Winter, Johnny: Guitar Slinger -LP

Johnny Winter: Guitar Slinger -LP

Alligator Records v.2023

Reissue, black vinyl

 

Available on vinyl for the first time in more than 30 years!  Originally released in 1984, this Grammy-nominated album marked Winter’s return to his blues roots, sparking a career renaissance that lasted the rest of his life.  Cut with the cream of Chicago bluesmen, it features fan favorites like “Don’t Take Advantage Of Me,” “Trick Bag” and “Boot Hill.”  "Slashing, flamboyant Texas blues-rock guitar" —New York Times

 

SIDE A: 

1.      It's My Life, Baby 4:11

2. Don't Take Advantage Of Me 5:24

3. Iodine In My Coffee 3:56

4. Trick Bag 3:20

5. Mad Dog 4:27

 

SIDE B: 

6.      Boot Hill 3:35

7. I Smell Trouble 4:48

8. Lights Out 2:35

9. Nothin' But The Devil 4:05

10. My Soul 3:49

 

Johnny Winter, Guitars and Vocal

Ken Saydak, Keyboards

Johnny B. Gayden, Bass

Casey Jones, Drums

Gene Barge, Tenor Sax on Lights Out

Billy Branch, Harmonica on Iodine In My Coffee

 

The Mellow Fellow Horns

Arranged by Gene Barge:

Terry Ogolini, Tenor Sax

Don Tenuto, Trumpet

Jim Exum, Trombone,

plus Steve Eisen, Baritone Sax