Jimmy Liggins and His Drops of Joy

Jimmy Liggins and His Drops of Joy

produced by Art Rupe, 1917- and Billy Vera, 1944-; performed by Jimmy Liggins, 1922-1983, Jimmy Liggins and His Drops of Joy (Specialty Records, 1989), 1 hour 5 mins

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Field of Interest
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
1 hour 5 mins
Ensemble
Jimmy Liggins and His Drops of Joy
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
African American Music, Jump Blues, Boogie-Woogie
Label
Specialty Records
Performer
Jimmy Liggins, 1922-1983
Producer
Art Rupe, 1917-, Billy Vera, 1944-
Release Date
1989
Review
The music of Jimmy Liggins differs greatly from his elder brother Joe's in many respects. Whereas Joe was a more schooled musician, Jimmy was harder, brasher and altogether from the rougher and cruder side of the street. This 25-track collection brings together all the notable tracks Jimmy recorded for Art Rupe's Specialty label between 1947 and 1954. The music Liggins made during his stay at the label produced several R&B hits, most notably the jump-blues perennial "Drunk" (complete with crudely overdubbed lead vocal) and the proto-rock & roll classic "Cadillac Boogie," which in turn provided the basis for Jackie Brenston's "Rocket 88." ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide
Subject
American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, Blues, Blues, United States
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Blues

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