Ace Of Harps by Charlie Musselwhite - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

"This is the best band I've ever had," Musselwhite proclaims on the back of this LP; longtime fans would find that debatable. Rather than schooled on the Chess sounds that provided Charlie with his foundation, these guys play a Malaco strain of blues, and Tommy Hill is simply one of the busiest (read: obnoxious) drummers anywhere. A "Boogie Chillen" takeoff ("River Hip Mama") is surprisingly not just same-old, same-old, but for the most part the funkified blues contrasts sharply with the album's two most poignant numbers, the jazz standard "Yesterdays" (with Charlie on chromatic, borrowing from trumpeter Clifford Brown's "strings" album) and "My Road Lies in Darkness" -- just Charlie and his acoustic guitar.
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1. The Blues Overtook Me

by Charlie Musselwhite

Primary Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Main Performer
Composer: Musselwhite; Composer
Lyricist: Musselwhite; Composer
Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Production
Box 396: Musselwhite Music; Other
C A 95441-0396: Musselwhite Music; Other
Geyserville: Musselwhite Music; Other
Music Publisher: Musselwhite Music; Other

2. Mean Ole Frisco

by Charlie Musselwhite

Primary Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Main Performer
Composer: Crudup; Composer
Lyricist: Crudup; Composer
Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Production
711 3rd Ave. N Y: Duchess Music C/o Mca Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
Music Publisher: Duchess Music C/o Mca Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
N Y 10017: Duchess Music C/o Mca Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

3. She May Be Your Woman

by Charlie Musselwhite

Primary Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Main Performer
Composer: Musselwhite; Composer
Lyricist: Musselwhite; Composer
Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Production
Box 396: Musselwhite Music; Other
C A 95441-0396: Musselwhite Music; Other
Geyserville: Musselwhite Music; Other
Music Publisher: Musselwhite Music; Other

4. Kiddeo

by Charlie Musselwhite

Primary Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Main Performer
Composer: Benton
Otis; Composer
Lyricist: Benton
Otis; Composer
Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Production
711 3rd Ave. N Y: Ensign Obo Iza Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
Music Publisher: Ensign Obo Iza Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
N Y 10017: Ensign Obo Iza Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

5. River Hip Mama

by Charlie Musselwhite

Primary Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Main Performer
Composer: Jones
Musselwhite; Composer
Lyricist: Jones
Musselwhite; Composer
Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Production
1446 Alaska Ave.: And-bet Music; Other
Box 396: Musselwhite Music; Other
C A 95441-0396: Musselwhite Music; Other
Dallas: And-bet Music; Other
Geyserville: Musselwhite Music; Other
Music Publisher: And-bet Music
Musselwhite Music; Other
T X 76216: And-bet Music; Other

6. Yesterdays

by Charlie Musselwhite

Primary Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Main Performer
Composer: Kern; Composer
Lyricist: Kern; Composer
Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Production
711 3rd Ave. N Y: Polygram Intl. C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
Music Publisher: Bill/bob Publ.
Polygram Intl. C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
N Y 10017: Polygram Intl. C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

7. Leaving Your Town

by Charlie Musselwhite

Primary Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Main Performer
Composer: Musselwhite; Composer
Lyricist: Musselwhite; Composer
Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Production
Box 396: Musselwhite Music; Other
C A 95441-0396: Musselwhite Music; Other
Geyserville: Musselwhite Music; Other
Music Publisher: Musselwhite Music; Other

8. Hangin' On

by Charlie Musselwhite

Primary Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Main Performer
Composer: Lockwood; Composer
Lyricist: Lockwood; Composer
Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Production
711 3rd Ave. N Y: Happy Valley Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
Music Publisher: Happy Valley Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
N Y 10017: Happy Valley Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

9. Hello, Pretty Baby

by Charlie Musselwhite

Primary Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Main Performer
Composer: Musselwhite; Composer
Lyricist: Musselwhite; Composer
Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Production
Box 396: Musselwhite Music; Other
C A 95441-0396: Musselwhite Music; Other
Geyserville: Musselwhite Music; Other
Music Publisher: Musselwhite Music; Other

10. My Road Lies In Darkness

by Charlie Musselwhite

Primary Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Main Performer
Composer: Musselwhite; Composer
Lyricist: Musselwhite; Composer
Artist: Charlie Musselwhite; Production
Box 396: Musselwhite Music; Other
C A 95441-0396: Musselwhite Music; Other
Geyserville: Musselwhite Music; Other
Music Publisher: Musselwhite Music; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 13 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

5/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Blues, Electric Blues, Harmonica Blues, Chicago Blues

Label

Alligator Records

Music Distribution Service

Alligator Records

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 17, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

14551478126