R.I.P. Siegel/Schwall

by Siegel-Schwall Band, Andy M. Stewart, Corky Siegel, Johnny Cunningham, John & Phil Cunningham, Martin Hodden, Barry Mraz, Sheldon Plotkin, Rollo Radford, Jim Schwall, Bob Thomas, Acy Lehman, Craig DeCamps, Gordon Jones

Overview

Before the Siegel-Schwall Band decided to wrap things up, they released one more album, and it became one of their best. With their bountiful, down-on-the-farm blues sound led by Corky Siegel's harmonica, R.I.P. became an excellent sendoff for one of the most enjoyable groups ever to play this style of blues music. Most of the cuts belong to the band's favorite musicians and songwriters, but are wonderfully molded in the SSB's traditional style of rollicking piano riffs and greasy mandolin. "Take Out Some Insurance" kicks things off with a wallop, followed by a respectful cover of John Prine's "Pretty Good." Although the lyrics aren't exactly dead-on, the band's version of Little Richard's "I Can't Believe You Wanna Leave" fairs as one of the album's strongest tracks, and the background vocals on "Night Time's the Right Time" give the song its character as the band humorously tries to imitate a horn section. Little Walter's "Tell Me Mama" and Jimmy Reed's "You Don't Have to Go" are equally impressive, right down to Sheldon Plotkin's loosely knit percussion work, and the whistles and foot-stomping that fill the album's last track are proof that these guys weren't just another blues band. Every one of the Siegel-Schwall Band's albums have something to offer, but they really outdid themselves on R.I.P., their farewell album.

Product Details

Release Date:	08/24/2018
Label:	Wounded Bird Records
UPC:	0664140998926
catalogNumber:	9989

Tracks

1. Take out Some Insurance
2. Pretty Good
3. I Can't Believe You Wanna Leave
4. Wild About My Lovin'
5. Night Time's the Right Time
6. I'm a Hog for You Baby
7. Tell Me Mama
8. You Don't Have to Go
9. Long Distance Call
10. It's Too Short
11. Women Make a Fool out of Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Siegel-Schwall Band   Primary Artist,Background Vocals,Track Performer
Andy M. Stewart   Banjo,Vocals
Corky Siegel   Harmonica,Piano
Johnny Cunningham   Mandolin,Violin
John & Phil Cunningham   Keyboards
Martin Hodden   Bass
Sheldon Plotkin   Drums
Rollo Radford   Bass,Vocals,Background Vocals
Jim Schwall   Guitar,Mandolin,Vocals,Background Vocals,Hand Clapping
Bob Thomas   Guitar
Gordon Jones   Guitar,Mandolin

Technical Credits

Siegel-Schwall Band   Producer
Barry Mraz   Producer
Acy Lehman   Art Direction
Craig DeCamps   Liner Design