James Son Thomas - Gateway To The Delta
Review by Montez McCrary-Holland
Gateway to the Delta by James Son Thomas is a blues album that takes the listener on a journey through the Mississippi Delta. The album showcases Thomas' unique style of blues, which is infused with African rhythms and traditional gospel music.
The album is a collection of 10 tracks, each one telling a different story of life in the Delta. Thomas' voice is raw and powerful, and his guitar playing is equally impressive. The album is a testament to his skill as a musician and his love for the blues.
The standout tracks on the album include "Highway 61," "Catfish Blues," and "Down in the Bottom." These songs capture the essence of the Delta, with lyrics that paint a vivid picture of life in the region.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| After the War | 03:11 | |
| Rock Me | 3:53 | |
| I Love The Way She Walks | 2:56 | |
| It Hurts Me Too | 5:24 | |
| Trainfare Blues | 3:11 | |
| After The War | 3:11 | |
| I Walked All Night Long | 3:27 | |
| Bull Cow Blues | 4:52 | |
| Coal Black Mare | 2:33 | |
| Three Days I Cried | 4:19 | |
| Good Morning Little Schoolgirl | 2:58 | |
| I Love the Way You Walks | 02:56 | |
| Sugar Mama | 3:11 |
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Formats
- Vinyl
- Album
- LP
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Guitar | James "Son" Thomas |
| Vocals | James "Son" Thomas |
| Harmonica | Walter Liniger (tracks: A1-A4 and B5) |
Notes
- A1-A5 - Recorded at Rust College Recording Studio, Holly Springs, Mississippi: 24th November, 1987
- B1-B5 - Recorded live at James and Maggie Rooster's home, Eden, Mississippi: 24th October, 1987
- B5 - Recorded at Rust College Recording Studio, Holly Springs, Mississippi: 23rd Dezember, 1986
About James Son Thomas
Blues singer and guitarist, born 14 October 1926 in Eden, Mississippi, died 26 June 1993 in Greenville, Mississippi
Apart from being a blues musician, Thomas was a gravedigger and folk artist known for his sculptures featuring actual human teeth.
Thomas was raised by his grandparents, who gave him his nickname "Son" as a term of endearment. In 1967 he was discovered by researcher William Ferris, who documented his life in the book "Blues From The Delta" and in five films. With new found fame, "Son" Thomas played several blues festivals billed as "Delta's last living originals" and recorded a handful of albums.
James "Son" Thomas died at age 66 following a heart attack.
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- James Thomas
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