LEON REDBONE CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE LPCategory / Style / Moods: Rock Nostalgia, Ragtime9.77 / 2007-03-08 W asocc1978 WARNER BROS. LPTITLE: CHAMPAGNE CHARLIEARTIST: LEON REDBONECONDITIONVINYL: VG+COVER: VG PSOCClick here for info on grading and abbreviationsClick the pix for a better view TRACKS: Disc: 11.Champagne CharliePublic Domain 2:522.Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm GoneClare, Stept 2:523.Sweet Sue, Just YouHarris, Young 2:414.The One Rose (That's Left in My Heart)Lyon, McIntire 4:325.Alabama JubileeCobb, Yellen 1:426.Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)Ager, Yellen 3:157.Yearning (Just for You)Burke, Davis 2:488.If Someone Would Only Love MeMorton 3:319.I Hate a Man Like YouMorton 3:4110.T.B. BluesRodgers 3:56Review by Shawn M. Haney From the opening track, "Champagne Charlie," to the dazzling finale, "T.B. Blues," Leon Redbone presents an introspective collection of blues and big band melodies in timeless fashion, a rare feat because of its release date in 1978. The record was highly acclaimed and regarded as the purest of jazz and classic blues by a remarkable legend and icon in this musical form. Most of the record, like the amiable "Sweet Sue (Just You)" and memorable "Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)," is filled with the best that blues and ragtime has to offer. The music itself is quite light and jolly during the more uplifting moments, with others such as "I Hate a Man Like You" very depressing and sorrowful. The band backing up Redbone is delightful, filled with jubilant horns, oboes, and trumpets. "T.B. Blues" closes out this record as a charming look back into the world of blues via pioneer Jimmie Rodgers. Two melodies written and composed by giant Jelly Roll Morton are featured here, with fresh and stunning new arrangements by Leon Redbone and company, "If Someone Would Only Love Me" and "I Hate a Man Like You." The record is somewhat poorly recorded, losing its listening ability though still portraying its exuberant style and antique mysteriousness. A charming and romantic listen and study of this period of ragtime and blues that will surely not disappoint the average listener. This exquisite piece of retro music history is a vinyl sound recording (not a CD). Please visit the A Sound Deal store for similar items and information on grading and shipping. Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Combine Items to Save $$$! Click here to check the store for more!©A Sound Deal
