Joe Liggins & The Honeydrippers

produced by Art Rupe, 1917- and Billy Vera, 1944-; performed by Joe Liggins, 1915-1987, The Honeydrippers (Specialty Records, 1989), 1 hour 12 mins

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Field of Interest: American Music
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 1 hour 12 mins
Ensemble: The Honeydrippers
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: African American Music, Jump Blues, Boogie-Woogie
Label: Specialty Records
Performer: Joe Liggins, 1915-1987
Producer: Art Rupe, 1917-, Billy Vera, 1944-
Release Date: 1989
Review: Pianist Joe Liggins presented a fairly sophisticated brand of swinging jump blues to jitterbuggers during the early '50s, when his irresistible "Pink Champagne" scaled the R&B charts. Twenty-five of his very best 1950-1954 Specialty sides grace this collection, including a tasty remake of "The Honeydripper;" "Rhythm in the Barnyard," and the syncopated "Going Back to New Orleans" (recently revived by Dr. John). ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide
Subject: American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, Blues, Blues, United States
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Blues