One of the first blues albums i bought was the initial volume of the alligator records genuine. He continued to play, including making a featured performance at the 1995 chicago blues festival in front of over 100,000 people. It has since become a blues standard, being part of the repertoire of one out of every two blues artists, according to the encyclopedia of blues 1997. As a follow up to the previous post of otis blackwells sides recorded for joe davis between september 1953 and april 1955, heres a little homemade compilation of the sides he recorded for rca victor in october 1952 and for the groove subsidiary of rca in june 1954. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Mellow fellow by fenton robinson on amazon music unlimited. Gauley bridge is a good town for negroes they let us stand around they let us standaround on the sidewalks if were black or brown. But beneath the obvious subtlety resides a spark of constant regeneration robinson tirelessly strives to invent something fresh and vital whenever hes. Somebody loan me a dime the sky is crying smokestack lightning little. Fenton robinson family, childhood, life achievements, facts, wiki and bio of 2017. Robinson, dubbed the mellow blues genius by japanese fans for his challenging jazzinfluenced guitar style and richly burnished. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Fentons blues the dave cash collection, an album by fenton robinson on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Mellow fellow, an album by fenton robinson on spotify. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In 1989, he headlined the burnley blues festival and recorded the special road in the netherlands. But beneath the obvious subtlety resides a spark of constant regeneration robinson tirelessly strives to invent something fresh and vital whenever hes near a. The late singer and guitarist fenton robinson led the life of a journeyman musician for much of his career. Albums include somebody loan me a dime, the alligator records 20th anniversary collection, and i hear some blues downstairs. Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius dont ask me.
One album, blues in progress was made in 1984 with guitaristarranger reggie boyd. June 17, 1993 mellow fellow charly blues masterworks vol. Japanese fans dubbed fenton the mellow blues genius, his jazzy, complex lead guitar runs and smoothly burnished vocals backing up the bold billing. Bob grooms extensive overview of the life and recordings of the mellow blues genius including historic photos and rare label shots.
Just as the record was breaking, a severe snowstorm sabotaged the companys national distribution lines. Fenton robinson was born in the delta and influenced by the texas school of blues guitarists, but he is hardly a typical bluesman. Fenton robinson mellow fellow audio cd released date. I hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson alligator. American blues singer and guitarist, born september 23, 1935 in minter city near greenwood, mississippi, ded november 25, 1997 in rockford, illinois. I hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson alligator lp, 1977. Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius 1978, vinyl. Fenton robinson biography allmusic artist biography by bill dahl his japanese fans reverently dubbed fenton robinson the mellow blues genius because of his ultrasmooth vocals and jazzinflected guitar work. Taste some blues 21st centurystyle with this 75track survey of its greatest singers and players. I hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson on amazon. Fenton robinson mellow fellow album lyrics letssingit. Fenton robinson, guitar and vocals mighty joe young. Oct 24, 2016 fenton robinson was called a mellow guitar genius by japanese fans, and his sparkling, jazzflavoured guitar and smooth baritone voice made him a contender for grammys and world fame, but somehow the time was not right, and he remains a footnote in blues history.
But beneath the obvious subtlety resides a spark of constant regeneration robinson tirelessly strives to invent something fresh and vital. The videos are purely for entertainment and recreational. Tracklist with lyrics of the album mellow fellow 1999 from fenton robinson. Fenton robinson complete early recordings 2001 youtube. Fenton robinson has been called a mellow blues genius by his appreciative fans. His japanese fans reverently dubbed fenton robinson the mellow blues genius because of his ultrasmooth vocals and jazzinflected guitar work. Alligator records was establishing itself as a source for genuine houserocking music, but fenton robinson didnt fit the mold. In the last years of his life, fenton married and lived in rockford, illinois. Fenton robinson blues in progress full album youtube. Fenton robinson somebody loan me a dime lyrics genius. Alligator records is the worlds foremost authority on blues music and blues artists.
Listen to songs by fenton robinson for free with amazon music unlimited trial. Fenton robinson mellow blues genius music cd album at cd universe, enjoy top rated service and worldwide shipping. Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius friday blues fix. But beneath the obvious subtlety resides a spark of constant regeneration robinson tirelessly strives to invent something fresh and vital whenever he. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. King, he created a smoother sound filled with fluid. But beneath the obvious subtlety resides a spark of constant regeneration robinson tirelessly strives to invent something fresh and vital whenever hes near a bandstand. No need rehashing fenton robinsons life story nor his credits. Blending together some elements of jazz with chicago blues and texas blues, the album was largely critically well received and is regarded as important within his discography. Get all the lyrics to songs by fenton robinson and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. The song was used in the film the blues brothers, being heard playing on the radio when jake john belushi is being transported and paroled.
Fenton robinson biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Robinson rerecorded the song for the critically acclaimed album somebody loan me a dime in 1974, the first of three he recorded for alligator records. Listen to your favorite songs from mellow fellow by fenton robinson now. Sumlins incendiary guitar playing is heard on most of howlin wolfs classic chess sides. Somebody loan me a dime is a 1974 studio album by blues singer and guitarist fenton robinson, his debut under the alligator records imprint. Held in high regard by both his peers and audiences, robinsons mellow voice and jazzorientated guitarplaying remains a rare pleasure. Fenton robinson somebody loan me a dime 1974 chicago blues. Buy fenton robinsons album titled i hear some blues downstairs to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. May 09, 2011 check out fenton s blues the dave cash collection by fenton robinson on amazon music.
He had a deep, smooth baritone voice, and a subtle, jazzy singing style. John collis sleeve notes, fenton robinson lead vocals, the raven design company design. A cover version was recorded by boz scaggs in 1969. Alligator records genuine houserockin music since 1971. The mellow blues genius nickname he has been given by the japanese.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. When fenton robinson passed away on november 25, 1997, the blues world lost one of its truly exceptional artists. Blues in progress licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of continental record services. May 26, 2018 his japanese fans reverently dubbed fenton robinson the mellow blues genius because of his ultrasmooth vocals and jazzinflected guitar work. Robinson, fenton i hear some blues downstairs amazon. Somebody loan me a dime fenton robinson, mellow fellow. About fenton robinson his japanese fans reverently dubbed fenton robinson the mellow blues genius because of his ultrasmooth vocals and jazzinflected guitar work. Stream mellow fellow by fenton robinson and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited.
Jun 19, 1987 fenton robinson, tramps, 125 east 15th street 7775077. Fenton originally recorded somebody loan me a dime for a small chicago label in 1967. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Fenton robinson was called a mellow guitar genius by japanese fans, and his sparkling, jazzflavoured guitar and smooth baritone voice made him a contender for grammys and world fame, but somehow the time was not right, and he remains a footnote in blues history. With an insert leaflet with notes in japanese, and lyrics transcriptions. View all records by fenton robinson for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. Maybe its not as gritty as the old stuff, but its deep, dark, and soulful nonetheless.
Fenton robinson i hear some blues downstairs vinyl mp3. The late, great and criminally underrated guitarist, vocalist and songwriter fenton robinson made several superb albums during his lifetime but somebody loan me a dime and i hear some blues downstairs were his very best. Fenton robinson biography, albums, streaming links. Fenton robinson alligator records was establishing itself as a source for genuine houserocking music, but fenton robinson didnt fit the mold. Licensed to youtube by merlin pias on behalf of ace records. Cd, 1991 fenton robinson 19351997 was heralded as one of the most progressive guitarists in chicago as well as one of the true intellectuals on the scenea tolstoy and kafka reader also known as the mellow blues genius.
Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius 1988, cd discogs. King, he created a smoother sound filled with fluid guitar solos by augmenting the blues with horn sections. I hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson alligator lp. He was also an exceptional guitarist with a swinging, jazzinflected sensibility. Fenton robinson biography 2017 facts, childhood, wiki. Robinson, fenton mellow fellow music skip to main content. The greatest blues show on earth by buddy guy, junior wells. Genuine houserockin music since 1971 alligator records. Fenton robinson was born in greenwood ms in 1935, in the heart of the delta. Written and recorded by fenton robinson as a single on the palos label in 1967, this would be read more. Check out i hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson on amazon music.
Music profile for fenton robinson, born 23 september 1935. Terry currier of the cascade blues association noted that he had a wonderful baritone voice. I hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson 14551471028. Lyrics to as the years go passing by by fenton robinson. Fenton robinson mellow fellowmodern electric chicago. Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius releases discogs. Recorded chicago, 1967 b1 1968 a3, a6, b4, 1969 a1, b5, 1974 a4, a5, b2, b3 recorded at unknown location and date late 1960s a2 a6 is actually rocking funky broadway by wayne bennett with robinson, vocals and guitar, overdubbed. He was as big in japan, where he was known as the mellow blues genius, as he was stateside. Contemporary blues by various artists download contemporary. Jun 29, 20 blues in progress licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of continental record services. He was raised on a natural cotton plantation in greenwood, mississippi.
Fenton robinson 19351997 can be compared to buddy guy as a guitarist and as a singer. But beneath the obvious subtlety resides a spark of constant read full biography. I hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson album. Fenton robinson mellow blues genius cd album cd universe. Fenton robinson somebody loan me a dime lyrics genius lyrics. Unfortunately he is rather unknown and his career has been somewhat chaotic with ups and downs. The softspoken mississippi native got his career going in memphis, where hed. Aug 15, 2006 listen to your favorite songs from the greatest blues show on earth by buddy guy, junior wells, otis rush, etta james, muddy waters, albert king, freddie king, sonny boy williamson, big mama thornton, fenton robinson, mississippi fred mcdowell, john lee hooker, j. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.