Raful Neal - Louisiana Legend
Review by John Ramirez
Louisiana Legend, the album by Raful Neal, is a true representation of the blues music that originated in the southern United States. The album captures the essence of Neal's unique style, which is a fusion of Louisiana blues and soulful R&B. The album is a testament to Neal's virtuosity on the harmonica, as well as his ability to tell a story through his music.
The album opens with "Louisiana Legend," a track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song is a tribute to Neal's home state and the rich musical history that has shaped his sound. The harmonica work is exceptional, and the rhythm section provides a solid foundation for Neal's vocals.
"Juke Joint Blues" is another standout track on the album. The song features a driving beat and Neal's harmonica playing is on full display. The lyrics tell the story of a night out at a juke joint, and the song captures the energy and excitement of a live performance.
The album closes with "Down South in New Orleans," a track that showcases Neal's soulful vocals. The song is a love letter to the city of New Orleans, and the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the city's vibrant culture and music scene.
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Filename: raful-neal-louisiana-legend.zip- MP3 size: 115.6 mb
- FLAC size: 863.6 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Late in the Evening | 2:28 | |
| Been so Long | 4:33 | |
| Blues On The Moon | 2:53 | |
| Blues on the Moon | 2:56 | |
| Late In The Evening | 2:27 | |
| Honest I Do | 2:59 | |
| Down And Out | 4:26 | |
| Down and Out | 4:31 | |
| No Cuttin' Loose | 3:11 | |
| Steal Away | 4:12 | |
| You Don't Love Me (Anymore) | 3:16 | |
| Been So Long | 4:28 | |
| No Cuttin' Loose | 3:14 | |
| Let's Work Together | 2:40 | |
| You Don't Love Me | 3:14 | |
| Let's Work Together | 2:36 | |
| Luberta | 2:56 |
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Catalog Numbers
- LPS 1001
- ALCD 4783
- BLUH 003
Labels
- Fantastic
- Alligator Records
- Fantastic , Blue Horizon
Listen online
- ascolta in linea
- online luisteren
- écouter en ligne
- lytte på nettet
- ouvir online
- online anhören
- kuunnella verkossa
- escuchar en línea
- lyssna på nätet
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
- Cassette
- Remastered
- Dolby
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Fantastic Records |
| Copyright (c) | Fantastic Records |
| Manufactured By | WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd. |
| Distributed By | WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd. |
| Published By | Sun Scene Publishing |
| Recorded At | King Snake Studios |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Bob Greenlee |
| Saxophone | Bob Greenlee |
| Drums | Denny Best, Jim Payne, Scott Corwin |
| Engineer | Bryan Bassett, Pete Carr |
| Executive Producer | "Boogie" Bob Snow, Bob "Soulman" Scheir, Bob Greenlee |
| Guitar | Bryan Bassett, Ernie Lancaster |
| Harmonica | Raful Neal |
| Vocals | Raful Neal |
| Keyboards | Barry Rupp, Red Simpson |
| Lead Guitar | Kenny Neal |
| Mixed By | Pete Carr |
| Producer | Bob Greenlee, Kenny Neal |
| Trombone | Jon Paltishall |
| Trumpet | Bruce Staelens |
| Design | J. Flournoy Holmes |
| Liner Notes | Bob "Soulman" Scheir |
| Remastered By | Tom Coyne |
Notes
- © & ℗ 1987 Fantastic Records (P.O. Box 473, Val Rico, FL 33594) in association with Kingsnake Records.
- © & ℗ 1987 Fantastic Records (P.O. Box 473, Val Rico, FL 33594) in association with Kingsnake Records. Blue Horizon London NW 10 7AS
- White type on black cassette shell.
- ℗© 1987 by Fantastic Records. Distributed by/Fabrique & Distribue par WEA Music of Canada Ltd./WEA Musique Du Canada Lthe. 1810 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough, Ontario. A Warner Communications Company.
- Distributed in the U.S.A. by Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
- P.O. Box 60234, Chicago, Illinois 60660
- MANUFACTURED IN CANADA
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 14551-4783-2 4
- Barcode (text): 0 14551-4783-4 8
- Barcode (scanned): 014551478348
- Rights Society: BMI
About Raful Neal
Name Vars
- R Neal
- R. Neal
- Rayful Neal
Summary by John Ramirez
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