A solid collection of blues standards and Sykes originals from a master of the form. This album showcases Sykes' signature piano style and good-natured vocal delivery.
- The album was recorded in 1962 and released on Ace Records.
- It features Sykes on piano and vocals, accompanied by his regular band.
- The release came during a period of renewed interest in traditional blues styles in the early 1960s.
Roosevelt Sykes was a pioneering blues pianist and singer from St. Louis, known for his barrelhouse style and wry, good-time lyrics. In 1962, he was a seasoned veteran of the blues scene, still actively recording and performing after decades in the genre.
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