Howlin' Wind

Sometimes it needs a short news I got aware to return to a very old album that I didn't listen for a long time. This happened when I read that Graham Parker is going to release another live album and I remembered his fantastic debut album from 1976. Probably the last record that could be filed under pub rock and the one of the last that was ruled by great songs and arrangements in the tradition of blues-rock/song-writing. It was one of those albums in these days many people could agree with. After all it makes fun to listen to those songs from another era.

Graham Parker - Don't Ask Me Questions
Graham Parker - Howlin' Wind
Graham Parker - Gypsy Blood

Back In The Late 1970's

It was back in 1976 when Graham Parker released his first album Howlin' Wind and this record was on heavy rotation on my turntable 40 years ago. It was the ultimate link between pub rock and the upcoming punk scene. Produced by Nick Lowe and members of Brinsley Schwarz they released one of the classic albums of the late 70's. Graham Parker developed his very own sound with the best ingredients of rock and roll, R&B, folk and the new sound of reggae. Professional musicians made the soundtrack to his soulful and deep voice. After his first masterpiece he made with Squeezing Out Sparks a few years later another great record. Good to listen to this great songs after all this years.

Graham Parker - Don't Ask Me Questions
Graham Parker - Nobody Hurts You
Graham Parker and the Rumour - Protection