Bobby bland two steps from the blues vinyl discogs. It compiles five songs recorded between 1956 and 1960 and seven songs recorded in two sessions from august 3 to november 12, 1960. Provided to youtube by malaco records two steps from the blues bobby blue bland first class blues. Two steps from the blues by bobby blue bland on spotify. Robert calvin brooks was born in tennessee in 1930, and acquired the name bland from his stepfather. Two steps from the blues is the debut album by bobby bland, in 1961. Live is a live album recorded in 1976 at the coconut grove in.
Certainly, one would be hard pressed to think of a potential album that could rival the sheer majesty of this particular release. Two steps from the blues, i dont want no woman, cry, cry, cry, im not ashamed, lead me on, little boy blue songs so good they overshadow standards like st. Tennessees robert calvin bobby blue bland put out his first longplayer two steps from the blues in january 1961 on duke records. Two steps from the blues bobby bland music mp3 music. Two steps from the blues, an album by bobby blue bland on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Bobby bland two steps from the blues 2014, 180 gram. A whopping 7 of its 12 tracks had been duke 45s with releases stretching as far back as march 1957 while three of the five new songs would become singles themselves anyway. Two steps from the blues bobby blue bland buy this song. Of the latter, the standouts are probably two steps from the blues and st. Tracks 3 and 8 recorded at houston, tx, january, 1958. Bobby blue bland 1973 his california album free download. Primarily from the pen of deadric malone, along with duke head don robey and scott among others, these are the tunes that form the core of bobby blue bland s legend and the foundation of soulblues. Bobby bland was two steps from the bluesand ahead of everyone else.
Tracks 2, 12 and recorded at chicago, il, on august 3, 1960. The sessions took place in the universal studio in chicago, where bland and his backing band moved after a series of successful singles and albums. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises two steps from the blues bobby bland classic blues 19521962. Tracks 5 and 10 recorded at houston, tx, on june 25, 1959. He is an original member of the beale streeters, and is sometimes referred to as the lion of the blues. But the better and far more honest way to celebrate bobby bland is to purchase a copy of two steps from the blues, put it on late some night and. Bobby bland two steps from the blues full album free.
Listen online to bobby blue bland two steps from the blues and see which albums it appears on. The extraordinary songs of the singer who died sunday at age 83. Although it isnt billed as such, this is a compilation of some of the best tracks from bland s first two 80s albums for malaco fleshed out with remakes of some of his most famous late50s and early60s hits. Two steps from the blues, bobby blue bland cd album. Blending blues, gospel and soul, bobbys incredible vocals work wonders on both the new songs and the blues standards, including i pity the fool. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Bobby bland two steps from the blues releases discogs. Find similar albums to two steps from the blues bobby blue bland on allmusic. If you are unfamiliar with bobby bland, two steps from the blues is the place to start. January 27, 1930 june 23, 20, known professionally as bobby blue bland, was an american blues singer.
Apr 11, 2018 robert calvin bland ne robert calvin brooks. Listen to your favorite songs from two steps from the blues by bobby bland now. Jan 16, 2019 bobby bland two steps from the blues by imdown2. In fact, its one of the key albums in modern blues, marking a turning point when juke joint blues were seamlessly blended with gospel and southern soul, creating a distinctly southern sound where all of these styles blended so thoroughly it was.
Notes tracks 1, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 14 recorded at chicago, il, on november 12, 1960. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Find album release information for two steps from the blues bobby blue bland on allmusic. Bobby bland was two steps from the bluesand ahead of. In fact, its one of the key albums in modern blues, marking a turning point when juke joint blues were seamlessly blended with gospel and southern soul, creating a distinctly southern sound where. Bobby bland i wouldnt treat a dog the way you treated me. Two steps from the blues bobby blue bland duke, 1961. Listen free to bobby blue bland two steps from the. Two steps from the blues bobby blue bland song info. It compiles five songs recorded between 1956 and 1960 and seven songs recorded in. It traces his path from its gospel roots, through jazz and. Two steps from the blues, i dont want no woman, cry, cry, cry, im not ashamed, lead me on, little boy blue songs so good they. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. Listen free to bobby blue bland two steps from the blues two steps from the blues.
Song information for two steps from the blues bobby blue bland on allmusic. Bobby blue bland two steps from the blues lyrics genius. Two steps from the blues bobby bland music mp3 music song store. Bobby bland two steps from the blues 2014, 180 gram, vinyl. King and ballad singer johnny ace in the 1950s, going on to become one of the great stars in blues and soul music. Two steps from the blues is een cd van bobby blue bland. May 31, 2012 bobby bland, two steps from the blues duke, 1961 blands stirring, guttural howl is epitomized by little boy blue and cry, cry, cry, which erase any distinction between blues and soul. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jun 25, 20 but the better and far more honest way to celebrate bobby bland is to purchase a copy of two steps from the blues, put it on late some night and, as it washes over you, let yourself be reminded. Memphis legend bobby blue bland 193020 began his career with b.
Two steps from the blues bobby bland erick labson remaster 1961 usa 12track lp on duke with 2 bonuses, 35. One month from the day i first met you your promises proved to be untrue so step by step, ive been a fool now im just two steps from the blues. He was described as among the great storytellers of blues and soul music. The foundation of two steps blues was an uptown texas blues sound, relying more on sophisticated arrangements, horns, and orchestras than gutbucket.
The album marked a watershed of creative bursts and commercial recognition for the legendary blues singer. Robert calvin bland born january 27, 1930 better known as bobby blue bland, is an american singer of blues and soul. Bobby bland s reputation as one of the greatest bluesmen of all time was sealed with the release of his 1961 masterpiece two steps from the blues which was an instant classic and probably his finest moment on record. Scopri pubblicazioni, recensioni, crediti, brani, e molto altro su bobby bland two steps from the blues in discogs. Bobby bland two steps from the blues pubblicazioni.
One month from the day i first met you your promises proved to be untrue so step by step, ive been a fool now im just two steps from the blues the reason. Documentary about the life and music of bobby blue bland, one of americas classic vocalists. Find album credit information for two steps from the blues bobby blue bland on allmusic. Two steps from the blues is the definitive bobby blue bland album, and there is also a case for declaring it one of the greatest electric blues albums of all time. Bobby bland, two steps from the blues duke, 1961 bland s stirring, guttural howl is epitomized by little boy blue and cry, cry, cry, which erase any distinction between blues and soul. Two steps from the blues bobby blue bland release info. Without a doubt, two steps from the blues is the definitive bobby blue bland album and one of the great records in electric blues and soul blues. Once, youll click on buy selected button youll be redirected to my downloads page, where you can download the music youve purchased. Two steps from the blues by bobby bland on amazon music. Two steps from the blues extends bennetts stature even further, without.
Two steps from the blues bobby blue bland releases. The abcdunhill mca recordings bobby bland music download music hub llc. The real folk blues more real folk blues john lee hooker erick labson remaster october 1966 and september 1991 lps on chess, 2lps on 1cd, 79. Listen free to bobby blue bland two steps from the blues two steps from the blues, cry, cry, cry and more. Primarily from the pen of deadric malone, along with duke head don robey and scott among others, these are the tunes that form the core of bobby blue bland s legend and the foundation of soul blues.
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