EddIe Kirkland - It's the Blues Man! [180G/ Remastered/ OBI Strip]

Eddie Kirkland It's the Blues Man! Reissued for the Bluesville Series on 180g LP from Craft: (AAA) Lacquers Cut from the Original Master Tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and Pressed at QRP

It’s the Blues Man! is guitarist, harmonica player, singer, and songwriter, Eddie Kirkland’s 1962 debut, on which he is backed by saxophonist King Curtis and his band. The powerhouse recording expertly showcases Kirkland’s raw vocal delivery and in-the-pocket guitar style.

The album has been (AAA) remastered from the original tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed on 180-gram vinyl. A tip-on jacket completes the package.

Craft Recordings is releasing It’s the Blues Man! as part of the Bluesville Series. Bluesville is a hub for all things blues, including vinyl reissues, curated playlists, and more! Inspired by the original label imprint established under Prestige Records in 1959, the Bluesville Series will highlight the many trailblazing musicians who contributed to the rich tradition of the blues, including titles from legendary artists on labels such as Vee-Jay, Riverside, Vanguard, Stax, and Rounder Records.

Track Listing

Side A:

Down on My Knees
Don't Take My Heart
Daddy Please Don't Cry
Have Mercy on Me
Saturday Night Stomp
I'm Gonna Forget You

Side B:

I Tried
Man of Stone
I'm Goin' to Keep Loving You
Train Done Gone
Something's Gone Wrong in My Life
Baby You Know It's True