Gangster Of Love by Johnny "guitar" Watson - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Because Johnny “Guitar” Watson reached his greatest success when he became an icon of the funk movement in the '70s, few of his fans know he had a thriving career in the '50s. In his earlier incarnation, Watson recorded a wealth of remarkable R&B and blues sides. Many of those cuts are collected on Gangster of Love, named for Watson’s signature song (first recorded in 1957 and frequently reformatted in the following decades). But that’s not the only gem here. Like his contemporary Earl King, Watson provided a link between the raw R&B of New Orleans and the swinging, urbanized blues of Los Angeles. Like his predecessors, Watson could take a slow dance like “Cuttin’ In” or “In the Evenin’” and spike it with so much salt and vinegar that in the end it felt more like an attack than a seduction. The combination of those opposing tactics—charm and menace—would form the heart of Watson’s persona for the rest of his career. Even if his funk career had never existed, these early sides would be enough to confirm him as one of the most colorful personalities of the postwar R&B era.

1. Cuttin' In

by Johnny "guitar" Watson

Primary Artist: Johnny "guitar" Watson; Main Performer
Composer: John Watson; Composer
Composer: John Watson; Composer

2. Those Lonely, Lonely Nights

by Johnny "guitar" Watson

Primary Artist: Johnny "guitar" Watson; Main Performer
Composer: John Vincent; Composer
Composer: John Vincent; Composer

3. Gangster Of Love

by Johnny "guitar" Watson

Primary Artist: Johnny "guitar" Watson; Main Performer
Composer: John Watson; Composer
Composer: John Watson; Composer
Misc: Songs Of Universal Obo Booty Ooty Music; Other

4. I Just Wants Me Some Love

by Johnny "guitar" Watson

Primary Artist: Johnny "guitar" Watson; Main Performer
Composer: John Watson; Composer
Composer: John Watson; Composer

5. Broke And Lonely

by Johnny "guitar" Watson

Primary Artist: Johnny "guitar" Watson; Main Performer
Composer: John Watson
Johnny Otis; Composer
Composer: John Watson
Johnny Otis; Composer

6. Sweet Lovin' Mama

by Johnny "guitar" Watson

Primary Artist: Johnny "guitar" Watson; Main Performer
Composer: John Watson; Composer
Composer: John Watson; Composer

7. In The Evenin'

by Johnny "guitar" Watson

Primary Artist: Johnny "guitar" Watson; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

8. What You Do To Me

by Johnny "guitar" Watson

Primary Artist: Johnny "guitar" Watson; Main Performer
Composer: John Watson
Johnny Otis; Composer
Composer: John Watson
Johnny Otis; Composer

9. Cold, Cold Heart

by Johnny "guitar" Watson

Primary Artist: Johnny "guitar" Watson; Main Performer
Composer: Hank Williams; Composer
Composer: Hank Williams; Composer

10. I Say I Love You

by Johnny "guitar" Watson

Primary Artist: Johnny "guitar" Watson; Main Performer
Composer: Johnny Otis
Ray Agee; Composer
Composer: Johnny Otis
Ray Agee; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

28 minutes and 34 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 713x713 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

3/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/10 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Blues, R&B, Soul, Electric Blues

Label

King Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 30, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

792014085424