Magic Dick & Jay Geils - Little Car Blues

The cats from the incredible J. Geils Band have grown and matured since their time in the hottest (white) blues/r'n'b band of the 60's/70's but still have their hearts firmly rooted in the blues. They are now taking a bit mellower groove, though, and are creating a big band/swing/jump blues sound as opposed to the gritty Chicago blues the original group was based on. This is still fine stuff, but not as wild as dirty as the old days.

Magic Dick is singing lead here as well as playing phenomenal harp, but he is just ok as a vocalist - nowhere near as "magical" as he is on harmonica. The backing band includes a second guitarist, drummer and stand up bassist, which adds to the more trad/swing sounds.

Fans of the fantastic J. Geils Band should not be expecting more of the same, but if you dig variety in your blues (T-Bone Walker, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, etc), then check these guys out for more fiery licks!