Sunnyland Slim's 'Slim's Shout' captures the pianist in a moment of raw, unvarnished blues power, a fitting title for a track that showcases his signature powerful delivery. It represents a direct line to the electric blues sounds emanating from Chicago in the early 1960s.
- The album was released on March 15, 1961, by Dark Was the Night Records.
- The release falls squarely within the blues and rhythm and blues genres.
- The recording features Sunnyland Slim on piano and vocals, in line with his established solo artist persona.
Sunnyland Slim was a Chicago blues pianist and singer with a distinctive, forceful style. By 1961, he was a veteran of the Chicago blues scene, having recorded for labels like Chess and Vee-Jay for over a decade.
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