Don't get me wrong. I dig Big Sandy's rockabilly, western swing and country stuff. And they're still a great live band even without a pedal steel player (just saw 'em a couple of weeks ago). But, man, it's Big Sandy's crooning that I like the most (just check out The Night is for Dreamers and Dedicated to You on this comp). Well, I can always hope that he'll put out his crooner album when he gets a little older. Speaking of albums, if you're new to Big Sandy, I'd definitely start with It's Time. After that, you can't really go wrong with any of his stuff (or the mostly instrumental album the Fly-Rite Boys put out).
Power of the 45 (Pt. 1) Big Sandy And His Fly-Rite Boys
Draggen-It Boogie Big Sandy And The Fly-Rite Trio
Backdoor Dan Big Sandy & the Fly Rite Boys
Steel Crazy Biller & Wakefield
46-24-46 Big Sandy w/ The Martini Kings
The Night Is For Dreamers Big Sandy And His Fly-Rite Boys
Catalina Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys
Silent Partner Big Sandy and Los Straitjackets
Honky Tonk Queen Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
Chica Alborotada Los Straitjackets (w/Big Sandy)
Hot Water Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
Jake's Barber Shop Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
Playgirl Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
D. of L. Boogie Fly Rite Boys
Dedicated to You Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
My Sinful Days Are Over Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
Let Her Know Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
2 comments:
Thank you for this compilation!
Our local music co-op brought Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys in for a concert some years ago. They arrived late, due to problems with the bus. Which was some 40's vintage rig, just gorgeous. We all helped them load in and set up. Their gear was also vintage, and yet, for all the road miles, sounded fantastic.
They were great that night, and their music always hits the spot. Thanks.
Yeah, they still have the vintage gear, though I forgot to look to see if they still have the bus (or maybe a new old vintage rig.:) And still a great live act.
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