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The Rising Sons |  | Artist: Rising Sons
Label: Columbia
Category: Music
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 6207
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5 x 0.4
MPN: 4728652
EAN: 5099747286520
ASIN: B000025STQ
Release Date: May 1, 1993
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Statesboro Blues | | • | If The River Was Whiskey | | • | By And By (Poor Me) | | • | Candy Man | | • | Let The Good Times Roll | | • | 44 Blues | | • | 11th Street Overcrossing | | • | Corrina Corrina | | • | Tulsa County | | • | Walking Down The Line | | • | Girl With Green Eyes | | • | Sunny's Dream | | • | Spanish Lace Blues | | • | Devil's Got My Woman | | • | Take A Giant Step | | • | Flyin' So High | | • | Dust My Broom | | • | Last Fair Deal Gone Down | | • | Baby What You Want Me To Do | | • | I Got A Little |
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Highly Recommended January 26, 2009
The Mancunian Candidate
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
An interesting proposition if ever there was one. The Rising Sons were formed in 1964, in Los Angeles, California. Containing Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder in it's line-up, The Rising Sons are certainly a band worth mentioning when the accolades for the greatest ever sixties Blues line-up are to be handed out.
But what they brought to music I think certainly does need a spot light of sorts, bringing a unique modern rural twist to the roots of the Delta. But not just that, they were also renowned for their live performances, and were the trail blazers for what was to follow with American music.
The Rising Sons were signed to Columbia Records, and only ever released one single; the brilliant Candy Man/The Devil's Got My Woman. They also recorded a serious amount of material in the studio (overseen by producer Terry Melcher of Byrds fame) and jam sessions, but any chance of an album was lost in 1966, when the band disbanded.
Obviously, the members of this band went on to forge very successful careers for themselves, but in 1992 Columbia got round to releasing this lost work which sat in their vaults for 25 years. It can be found in all its glory here, on The Rising Sons Featuring Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder.
Contained within are tracks written by performers from a bygone era, legends such as Blind Willie McTell, Robert Johnson and Charlie Patton. But with two of the greatest guitarists in history jamming these songs, one should not feel disappointed by the lack of original material on show. Glorious versions of Statesboro Blues, Dust My Broom and even a cover of an obscure Dylan number entitled Walkin' Down The Line to name but a few gems are to be had on this release.
In many ways The Rising Sons were doing what The Yardbirds and John Mayall were doing in Britain at the time. Taking the Blues and reinventing it for a modern audience. Such acts also laid down the road ahead for bands such as Cream and The Buffalo Springfield.
It is therefore highly recommended that you have a look at the delights to be found on this album.
A damn good beat combo. November 28, 2008
P. J. Wear (Norfolk uk)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
If you like 60s blues bands,or Taj Mahal or Ry Cooder then you need to add this to your collection.Any album that starts with Statesboro Blues is worth a listen,unless it's really bad cos that would be just silly.I like the versions of Corrina Corrina and Mr Dylans "walking down the line".This is a decent mid 60s blues album.When this lot split up taj mahal went solo.
Ry Cooder next appeared onSafe As Milk: Remasteredthen went on to a solo career making some classic albums and writing movie soundtracks.He would later be involved in several world projectsBuena Vista Social ClubTalking Timbuktuand has recently released a best of.The UFO Has Landed: the Ry Cooder Anthology.
I was fortunate to buy a 2nd hand copy for less than £2 including postage but I recommend it,a very good album.
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