Pat Thomas - Beef Steak Blues - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Charley Patton is considered to be one of the foremost influential bluesmen of the pre war period. The influence that he had on the generations of blues lovers to come is astronomical. Vol 1 kicks of with some of his most well loved songs, including Mississippi Boweavil Blues and Spoonful Blues; later covered by Cream. The slide performance in these two songs is stellar.

On DEAN'S BLUES, THOMAS, DEAN channels magnetic hooks into dynamic contrasts, weaving forward momentum with soulful leads. Crafted with care and built for replay value. The result is a cohesive arc that feels both fresh and familiar-music that rewards close listening with sing-along and room-filling lift. An essential pick for those who value organic flow.

Charley Patton is considered to be one of the foremost influential bluesmen of the pre war period. The influence that he had on the generations of blues lovers to come is astronomical. Some of the standout pieces on the second volume of his collected works are Green River Blues, Farrell Blues (a song in tribute to his hometown), and Come Back Corrina; with a vocal performance by Henry Sims.