Bill Black - Solid and Raunchy (1961) Vinyl LP • IMPORT • Combo, Tequila

Catalog Number:

HA-U 2310

Musical Styles:

1960s, Classic R&B, Instrumental, Jazz Instrument, Jazz Rock, Memphis Blues, Pop R&B, Pop Rock, Symphonic Rock

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Import from UK. Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover looks good, noticeable creases near edges, discoloration spots and scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (care instructions), with discoloration spots and creasing. Spine has no text with wear. Minor shelf-wear along bottom-edge; heavier wear along top-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Don't Be Cruel
2. Singin' The Blues
3. Blueberry Hill
4. I Almost Lost My Mind
5. Cherry Pink
6. Mona Lisa
7. Honky Tonk
8. Tequila
9. Raunchy
10. You Win Again
11. Bo Diddley
12. Mack The Knife

About The Record:

One of three albums the Bill Black Combo released in 1960, Solid and Raunchy is exactly that – honking, sax-driven rock & roll instrumentals played by a propulsive five-piece band. This was the music for teenage dance parties and consequently sticks to million-selling tunes like Bo Diddley, Tequila, and Raunchy. The combo varies their approach at times for variety, introducing songs with an organ (Don't Be Cruel) or piano (Blueberry Hill), but the saxophone always asserts itself after a few bars. The album's suitability as a party disc made it the combo's highest charting.