Billy Boy Arnold is back. With his 1992 Alligator Records debut, BACK WHERE I BELONG (AL 4815), Arnold firmly reestablished himself as one of the foremost practitioners of classic Chicago blues. His wailing harmonica playing and soulful vocals are a perfect match for his streetwise songwriting. The combination of Delta-influenced blues with a more urban sophistication not only defines Arnold's sound, but was also a significant contribution in the early, formative days of rock and roll. His early work with Bo Diddley and his highly influential singles in the late 1950s (including I Wish You Would and I Ain't Got You), brought him some local attention, but he never received the recognition he rightly deserved. Now, with his new release, ELDORADO CADILLAC (AL 4836), he shows that he is not only back where he belongs, he is back to stay.
"A blues legend is back...The grand Chicago blues sound of the 1950s presented with authenticity and vitality by an underappreciated harmonica great."
-- CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"Arnold blows fine in the old Chicago style with a meaty, undiminished attack."
-Rolling Stone
"Arnold is singing and playing harp as well as ever...he remains a creative musician rather than a mere caricature of his former self."
-Living Blues
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"A blues legend is back...The grand Chicago blues sound of the 1950s presented with authenticity and vitality by an underappreciated harmonica great."
-- CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"Arnold blows fine in the old Chicago style with a meaty, undiminished attack."
-Rolling Stone
"Arnold is singing and playing harp as well as ever...he remains a creative musician rather than a mere caricature of his former self."
-Living Blues
Billy Boy Arnold is back. With his 1992 Alligator Records debut, BACK WHERE I BELONG (AL 4815), Arnold firmly reestablished himself as one of the foremost practitioners of classic Chicago blues. His wailing harmonica playing and soulful vocals are a perfect match for his streetwise songwriting. The combination of Delta-influenced blues with a more urban sophistication not only defines Arnold's sound, but was also a significant contribution in the early, formative days of rock and roll. His early work with Bo Diddley and his highly influential singles in the late 1950s (including I Wish You Would and I Ain't Got You), brought him some local attention, but he never received the recognition he rightly deserved. Now, with his new release, ELDORADO CADILLAC (AL 4836), he shows that he is not only back where he belongs, he is back to stay.
"A blues legend is back...The grand Chicago blues sound of the 1950s presented with authenticity and vitality by an underappreciated harmonica great."
-- CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"Arnold blows fine in the old Chicago style with a meaty, undiminished attack."
-Rolling Stone
"Arnold is singing and playing harp as well as ever...he remains a creative musician rather than a mere caricature of his former self."
-Living Blues
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"A blues legend is back...The grand Chicago blues sound of the 1950s presented with authenticity and vitality by an underappreciated harmonica great."
-- CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"Arnold blows fine in the old Chicago style with a meaty, undiminished attack."
-Rolling Stone
"Arnold is singing and playing harp as well as ever...he remains a creative musician rather than a mere caricature of his former self."
-Living Blues
show less
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