Zora Young - The French Connection (2009) [gnodde]
The love affair between Europe and the blues began in the early 50s with the arrival of Big Bill Broonzy who performed in Limoges, France, where most of the musicians on this album come from and where it was recorded. Zora first performed in Europe in 1981 and has followed with more than 20 tours in France making her the Chicago blueswoman record-holder! Inspired by Zora’s and Bobby Dirninger’s recording of “Two Trains Running” on her previous Delmark album, Tore Up From the Floor Up, producer Chris Dussuchaud suggested a half-electric / half-acoustic album. The French Connection is Zora’s awesome renditions of not only Chicago blues, but also gospel, jazz, deep Mississippi blues, and country music in her own, very special way.
Tracks:
01 - Better Be Ready
02 - Goin' Back to Memphis
03 - Wang Dang Doodle (Live)
04 - I'm in Love with You
05 - Honey Bee (Live)
06 - Tonight I'll Be Staying Here with You
07 - Just a Closer Walk with Thee
08 - See See Rider
09 - In the Ghetto
10 - Mystery Train
11 - I'm Movin' On (Live)
12 - Toxic (Live)
13 - Goin' Back to Memphis (Version 2)
14 - Rock Me Baby (Live)
All in MP3 @ 320kbps
