Last Friday, I announced Variations For The Weekend, a possible new series. In the meantime, I've thought about it and will continue it as a loose series based on cover versions. The intention is that when I come across a cover version, I listen to the original and, if necessary, the entire album again and write a few words about it. JC was concerned that there might not be too many cheerful songs in the series—I can disagree with that.
Last week LA's Flying Mojito Bros, a couple of DJ's who regularly take on classics of the West Coast sound and transform them into funky dance numbers in a grandiose way released an old number by Tony Joe White.
Tony Joe White was an American guitarist and singer and was considered a typical representative of swamp rock. Although he came from a blues background, his music also had plenty of soul. His plucked guitar and mid-tempo songs, which he sang with a powerful baritone voice, were characteristic of his style. His fame remained limited, and until his death a few years ago, he was known more as a musician's musician.
I only have one album of his on my hard drive. The Real Thang was his attempt in 1980 to latch onto the popular, or rather already declining, disco genre. Despite everything, it features some of his best-known songs, which have lost none of their brilliance.
Tony Joe White - Alligator Swamp
Tony Joe White - Polk Salad Annie
Tony Joe White - Swamp Rap
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