I go back as far as hearing phone booth when it was first released and together with other. Millennium collection 20th century masters remastered robert cray format. Robert cray was born on august 1, 1953, in columbus, georgia, while his father was stationed at fort benning. Robert cray has a very distinctive feel and sound to his music that makes his voice and his particular brand of blues and soul very expressive. In just over 40 years cray and his band have recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which have been on the billboard charts, and played bars, concert halls, festivals and arenas around the world. Dont be afraid of the dark the robert cray band to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Apr 30, 2003 robert cray has never been justly compared to the likes of eric clapton, stevie ray vaughn, or other modern blues guitarists of his era. His unique mix of blues, rock, and soul has taken another turn of late. And to take a line from fats domino, aint that a shame.
The differences in robert cray albums are subtle but noticeable to fans of the veteran soulbluesman. Finding a modern audience has earned cray some criticism he wouldnt get if he was a struggling club performer. He retains the same backing trio on this 2012 release as on 2009s studio disc, with the only major difference in personnel being the addition of noted roots producer kevin shirley. Robert crays songs stream online music songs listen. Robert cray has created a sound that rises from american roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar. Robert cray the best of robert cray releases discogs. The nancy and david bilheimer capitol theatre, clearwater, fl, usa. Robert cray is an american blues guitarist, composer and singer. A robert cray track has always cropped up somewhere throughout my choice of listening and this album contains an excellent selection of songs by the good man. Robert cray born august 1, 1953, columbus, georgia is an american blues guitarist and singer. The guitarist who brought blues back to the charts in the 80s via songs that defined blues themes but added modern and personal twists. A fivetime grammy award winner, he has led his own band the robert cray band, as well as an acclaimed solo career. Robert cray songs download robert cray new songs list best.
One of robert crays best albums ever, and the one that etched him into the consciousness of blues aficionados prior to his mainstream explosion. But as soon as i put the album on my turntable, dropped the needle and heard. The robert cray band top songs top songs chart singles discography search in. The robert cray band music, videos, stats, and photos. Complete song listing of robert cray on robert cray songs list covid19. In 2011, cray was inducted to the blues hall of fame. Download hungama music app to get access to unlimited free songs, free movies, latest music. Produced beautifully by bruce bromberg and dennis walker, the set sports some gorgeous originals phone booth, bad influence, so many women, so little time and two wellchosen covers, johnny guitar watsons dont touch me and eddie floyds.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the robert cray band at the discogs marketplace. He has a clean, singing guitar, strong songwriting abilities, and a soul voice more sam cooke than muddy waters. Discussion in the sound hound lounge started by daveks, mar 8, 2015. Since his 1980 album debut whos been talkin, crays unique playing style and distinct sound has become the bridge between traditional and contemporary. He has led his own band and won five grammy awards. Enjoy the greatest hits of robertcray in this playlist. Robert cray has never been justly compared to the likes of eric clapton, stevie ray vaughn, or other modern blues guitarists of his era. Robert cray lyrics 206 song lyrics sorted by album, including burying ground, youre the one, this man. It is the second live album to be released by cray to date, it was recorded in 1988, and 1991 at the hammersmith odeon track listing i guess i showed her 3. Nothin but love robert cray, robert cray band songs. Now he is a middleaged man, he sings about things that middleaged men think. Check out other playlists for audio videos, live performances, interviews. Download robert cray mp3 songs and albums music downloads.
Robert cray born august 1, 1953, columbus, georgia, united states is an american blues guitarist and singer. Listen to songs by robert cray on myspace, stream free online music by robert cray. Robert crays songs stream online music songs listen free. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The robert cray band at the nancy and david bilheimer capitol theatre, clearwater, fl, usa. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Greatest robertcray hits are curated in this music video playlist. Since his 1980 album debut whos been talkin, cray s unique playing style and distinct sound has become the bridge between traditional and contemporary.
One of robert cray s best albums ever, and the one that etched him into the consciousness of blues aficionados prior to his mainstream explosion. Maybe it was his influence that led to the range of material, since a record company executive left to himself might have been tempted to focus. Strong persuader is american blues guitarist robert crays fifth studio album, released in 1986, and became his breakthrough album to the mainstream. The album was recorded during constant touring in the u. What i like about robert is that when he was a young man, he sang about things young men think about, mostly girls. Explore releases from the robert cray band at discogs. With bassist richard cousins, keyboardist peter boe and drummer tom murphy, they launched the robert cray band in 1980 with whos been talkin. Excellent live footage of the robert cray band playing their monster hit right next door taken from 4 nights of 40 years live which is to be. Robert cray millennium collection 20th century masters music. Maybe it was his influence that led to the range of material, since a record company executive left to himself might have been tempted to focus more on the earlier part of that period. Find the best place to download latest songs by robert cray. Robert crays best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015. Robert cray millennium collection 20th century masters. Live at the bbc is a live blues album by robert cray.
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Robert crays entry into universals authorized bootleg series is taken from an outdoor concert he gave in austin, tx on may, 25 1987. A fivetime grammy award winner, he has led his own band, as well as an acclaimed solo career. The collection includes some of crays best material, including smoking gun. Be the first to share your thoughts about this album. Robert crays best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015 smoking gun live robert cray.
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