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Thread #9238 Message #59523
Posted By: Ronn
21-Feb-99 - 11:42 PM
Thread Name: Freddy King records
Subject: RE: Freddy King records
I agree. There is a CD on King called LET'S HIDEAWAY & DANCEAWAY that has his best 50's instrumental hits. His recordings from the 60's & 70's (after he started singing) are pretty much a mixed bag. I suggest looking for live recordings for an idea of what he really sounded like, as opposed to studio recordings which tended to be over-produced, especially in the 70's. There is also a video of his performances on a TV show called THE BEAT!!! This was an Indianapolis-based show hosted by Hoss Allen that was kind of like a R&B version of "American Bandstand". I have seen this video advertised is several blues magazines, so I know it is obtainable.