R&B Hipshakers, Vol. 2: Scratch That Itch [Digipak] by Various Artists (CD, 2011)

Vampi Soul

8435008862305

2321177222

Various Artists

CD

2011

R&B Hipshakers, Vol. 2: Scratch That Itch [Digipak]

Blues

52 Mins 37 Seconds

Forced Exposure

1

(not USA)

Liner Note Author: Mr. Fine Wine. The second volume in Vampi Soul's Hipshakers series is again compiled by WFMU DJ Mr. Fine Wine and features an array of late-'50s to early-'60s R&B, some jump blues stragglers, and a bit of proto-rock & roll -- punctuated by honking saxes, shouting vocals, and tempos guaranteed to have you doing exactly what the title says. This set features rare tracks from Freddie King, genius sideman Mickey Baker, Otis Redding, and many more. Roll back the rugs and grab a partner; this stuff will get you in a dancing mood real quick. ~ Tim Sendra

Down Beat (p.93) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "Well-known performers Otis Redding, Willie Dixon and Johnny Watson shout or twist in an inclusive mix with unrecognized singers..." Record Collector (magazine) (p.102) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[With] Otis Redding's blistering 'Shout Bamalama...and the rock'n'blues of Freddy King's 'The Bossa Nova Watusi Twist'....It's all wonderful stuff."

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