Bobby Charles pioneered the musical genre known as ‘swamp rock’. His songs have been covered & recorded by artists ranging from Kris Kristofferson to Ray Charles & Muddy Waters.
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“Warm and crackling as a campfire, easeful and understated, all of it suffused with Charles' nuanced blend of humor and empathy, this 1972 eponymous album was one of the "good ones" that got lost”
– @pitchfork
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“A virtual who’s who of classic ‘roots’ rock – the album features 10 Bobby Charles classics(& 2 bonus tracks) supported by the likes of Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, and Richard Manuel of The Band, long time Neil Young sidekick Ben Keith, Bob Dylan’s former running mate Bob Neuwirth, session maverick Amos Garrett, the esteemed Dr. John, Geoff Muldaur and several others”
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“Already known for his songwriting prowess prior to this, Charles developed a period-piece gem containing music of multiple classifications built around truthful and original themes. He had no issue collecting an impressive arsenal of sympathetic musicians to express his composed ideas because of his acquired notoriety and respect with the artists themselves. Rock aficionados will appreciate the representations of country rock, as well as the roots aspect of the record, all of it so beautifully brought into focus through honest musicianship and masterful songwriting”
– Something Else
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