![]() ![]() The DAT recordings are pure and crisp with little sound distortion. It will seem as if you are sitting in LUTHER’S living room and listening to this. The feel of this music is restful, and yet playfully exchanging. LUTHER’S guitar virtuosity, along with his familiarity and association with his music makes this effort another feather in his hat. Thierry Menesclou gives up the harmonica chops on the same tune. LUTHER’S son, BERNARD ALLISON provides the slide guitar action and background vocals on the final cut. ![]() Euro-guitarist Patrick Verbeke helps out on two tunes with contributions on steel and 12-string guitars. Accompanying LUTHER on all but one tune is his touring bassist, Zox on acoustic bass. LUTHER’S vibrant acoustic stylings and his down-home, unamplified vocals make this affair a pleasurable listen. These intimate acoustic encounters with Luther, his guitar and occasional friends are rarities in the body of his work and performances. Ruf Records has added another facet to the rich legacy of ALLISON with these tunes. This release is LUTHER ALLISON’S first acoustic endeavour, and was recorded at LUTHER’S Paris residence. At that moment, his guitar no longer speaks to you, it cries … and it’s tears are blue.” You can also find the memories of the privileged moments - maybe a few seconds when you feel, when you know, that Luther shuts his eyes and opens his soul. The primary value of this recording, his first live album, is to make one feel Luther Allison’s musical abilities, as well as the intensity and generosity of his live performances. „In 1979 the blues took the features of a face, that of Luther Allison. In the late 70s James Solberg, who had a substantial contribute to Luther’s success in Europe and his comeback in the US, already accompanied him on rhythm guitar (and co - songwriter). “Live In Paris” documents his first great success on Vinyl in Europe: over 50.000 copies were sold as Luther enjoyed a reputation as a outstanding live - performer. During his tour in 1979 a sold-out-show in Paris was recorded, and released on 2 LPs (Blue Silver/Pläne) as “Live In Paris” and “Live”. Luther Allison: Lead Guitar, Vocals, HarmonicaĪfter his first celebrated appearance in Europe on the Montreux Jazz Festival, Luther started touring Europe constantly, before he settled down in Paris. Recorded live in Paris, at La Chapelle des Lombards, 1979 Pay It Forward - Luther Allison & Friends (2002)Ĥ.) You Done Lost Your Good Thing ġ3.) Little Red Rooster ġ1.) Take My Love ġ2.) Medley: I'm Gonna Miss My. Live in Montreux - Where Have You Been? (1996) - Ruf The Motown Years (1996) - Motown (Universal) Soul Fixin' Man (1994) - Alligator (released in Europe on Ruf as Bad Love) Hand Me Down My Moonshine (1992) - InAk/Ruf ![]() Life Is A Bitch (1984) - Encore!/Melodie (released in U.S. Power Wire Blues (Part 2) (1979) - Rumble Gonna Be A Live One In Here Tonight (1979) - Rumble ![]()
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