Credits:

Alex Harvey

Description:

A Scottish-born explorer of American roots music and his masterful solo! Glasgow-born Alex Harvey released his first Scottish rock album, "Alex Harvey & His Soul Band" in 1964. This solo album followed in 1965, and is basically acoustic, except for a modest electric guitar backing by his brother Leslie. He performs repertoire by Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, Woody Guthrie, and others, with a tasteful, droning voice. The rough-hewn, tactile masterpieces prove that he, too, was one of those fascinated by American roots music.

Tracklisting:

01. TROUBLE IN MIND
02. HONEY BEE
03. I LEARNED ABOUT WOMAN
04. DANGER ZONE
05. THE RIDDLE SONG
06. WALTZING MATILDA
07. T.B. BLUES
08. THE BIG ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN
09. THE MICHIGAN MASSACRE
10. NO PEACE
11. NOBODY KNOWS YOU WHEN YOU'RE DOWN AND OUT
12. ST. JAMES INFIRMARY
13. STRANGE FRUIT
14. KISSES SWEETER THAN WINE
15. GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY