It has since become a blues standard, being part of the repertoire of one out of every two blues artists, according to the encyclopedia of blues 1997. Fenton robinson 19351997 can be compared to buddy guy as a guitarist and as a singer. Japanese fans dubbed fenton the mellow blues genius, his jazzy, complex lead guitar runs and smoothly burnished vocals backing up the bold billing. Fenton robinson somebody loan me a dime lyrics genius lyrics. Somebody loan me a dime, i need to call my old time used to be, somebody loan me a dime, mmm i need to. Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius dont ask me.
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May 09, 2011 check out fenton s blues the dave cash collection by fenton robinson on amazon music. Blues in progress licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of continental record services. Fenton robinson blues in progress full album youtube. Fenton robinson biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. I hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson album. Terry currier of the cascade blues association noted that he had a. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Aug 15, 2006 listen to your favorite songs from the greatest blues show on earth by buddy guy, junior wells, otis rush, etta james, muddy waters, albert king, freddie king, sonny boy williamson, big mama thornton, fenton robinson, mississippi fred mcdowell, john lee hooker, j. Mellow fellow, an album by fenton robinson on spotify. He was as big in japan, where he was called the mellow blues genius, as he was stateside. Alligator records was establishing itself as a source for genuine houserocking music, but fenton robinson didnt fit the mold. Fenton robinson was called a mellow guitar genius by japanese fans, and his sparkling, jazzflavoured guitar and smooth baritone voice made him a contender for grammys and world fame, but somehow the time was not right, and he remains a footnote in blues. Fenton robinson mellow fellowmodern electric chicago. He was also an exceptional guitarist with a swinging, jazzinflected sensibility.
Check out i hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson on amazon music. The mellow blues genius nickname he has been given by the japanese. I hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson alligator lp. About fenton robinson his japanese fans reverently dubbed fenton robinson the mellow blues genius because of his ultrasmooth vocals and jazzinflected guitar work. Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius friday blues fix. Fenton robinson born fenton lee robinson on 23 september 1935. Fenton robinson somebody loan me a dime is a 1974 studio album by blues singer and guitarist fenton robinson, his debut under the alligator records imprint.
The videos are purely for entertainment and recreational. Written and recorded by fenton robinson as a single on the palos label in 1967, this would be read more. Listen to songs by fenton robinson for free with amazon music unlimited trial. His japanese fans reverently dubbed fenton robinson the mellow blues genius because of his ultrasmooth vocals and jazzinflected guitar work. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Fenton robinson has been called a mellow blues genius by his appreciative fans. He was as big in japan, where he was known as the mellow blues genius, as he was stateside. He settled in chicago in 1962 where he recorded his signature song, somebody loan me a dime, in 1967 as well as several other fine singles. Buy fenton robinsons album titled i hear some blues downstairs to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Fenton robinson biography allmusic artist biography by bill dahl his japanese fans reverently dubbed fenton robinson the mellow blues genius because of his ultrasmooth vocals and jazzinflected guitar work. But beneath the obvious subtlety resides a spark of constant regeneration robinson tirelessly strives to invent something fresh and vital whenever hes near a bandstand. Get all the lyrics to songs by fenton robinson and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Albums include somebody loan me a dime, the alligator records 20th anniversary collection, and i hear some blues downstairs. Music profile for fenton robinson, born 23 september 1935.
The softspoken mississippi native got his career going in. Cd, 1991 fenton robinson 19351997 was heralded as one of the most progressive guitarists in chicago as well as one of the true intellectuals on the scenea tolstoy and kafka reader also known as the mellow blues genius. The song was used in the film the blues brothers, being heard playing on the radio when jake john belushi is being transported and paroled. Stream mellow fellow by fenton robinson and tens of millions of other songs on all your. When fenton robinson passed away on november 25, 1997, the blues world lost one of its truly exceptional artists. Fenton robinson biography, albums, streaming links. Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius 1988, cd discogs. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. I hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson alligator lp, 1977. Fenton robinson was called a mellow guitar genius by japanese fans, and his sparkling, jazzflavoured guitar and smooth baritone voice made him a contender for grammys and world fame, but somehow the time was not right, and he remains a footnote in blues history.
American blues singer and guitarist, born september 23, 1935 in minter city near greenwood, mississippi, ded november 25, 1997 in rockford, illinois. King, he created a smoother sound filled with fluid. Robinson, fenton i hear some blues downstairs vinyl. Jun 29, 20 blues in progress licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of continental record services. I hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson alligator. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Fenton robinson i hear some blues downstairs vinyl mp3. He had a deep, smooth baritone voice, and a subtle, jazzy singing style. Fenton robinson family, childhood, life achievements, facts, wiki and bio of 2017. Fenton robinson complete early recordings 2001 youtube. I hear some blues downstairs by fenton robinson 14551471028. In 1959, he made his first recording of as the years go passing by, later recorded by several other blues artists. King, he created a smoother sound filled with fluid guitar solos by augmenting the blues with horn sections. John collis sleeve notes, fenton robinson lead vocals, the raven design company design. Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius fenton robinson. As a songwriter and producer, the man was a genius.
Fenton robinson recorded his first single tennessee woman in 1957. Somebody loan me a dime the sky is crying smokestack lightning little. Applause and cries of recognition still erupt when fenton sings somebody loan me a dime in a chicago tavern or on the road. Includes a biography, image gallery, discograohy and timeline. Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius his japanese fans reverently dubbed fenton robinson the mellow blues genius because of his ultrasmooth vocals and jazzinflected guitar work. I am the blues dvd willie dixon is the man who changed the style of the blues. But beneath the obvious subtlety resides a spark of constant read full biography.
He broke onto the southern blues scene while still in his early twenties. One album, blues in progress was made in 1984 with guitaristarranger reggie boyd. Listen to your favorite songs from mellow fellow by fenton robinson now. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Japanese fans dubbed fenton the mellow blues genius, his jazzy, complex lead guitar runs and smoothly burnished vocals backing up. The greatest blues show on earth by buddy guy, junior wells.
Recorded chicago, 1967 b1 1968 a3, a6, b4, 1969 a1, b5, 1974 a4, a5, b2, b3 recorded at unknown location and date late 1960s a2 a6 is actually rocking funky broadway by wayne bennett with robinson, vocals and guitar, overdubbed. Oct 24, 2016 fenton robinson was called a mellow guitar genius by japanese fans, and his sparkling, jazzflavoured guitar and smooth baritone voice made him a contender for grammys and world fame, but somehow the time was not right, and he remains a footnote in blues history. Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius 1978, vinyl discogs. Fenton lee robinson september 23, 1935 november 25, 1997 was an american blues singer and exponent of the chicago blues guitar. We offer the most comprehensive selection of vinyl records anywhere. He continued to play, including making a featured performance at the 1995 chicago blues festival in front of over 100,000 people.
With an insert leaflet with notes in japanese, and lyrics transcriptions. Mar 31, 2019 fenton robinson was born on september 23, 1935 in greenwood, mississippi. Fenton robinson somebody loan me a dime 1974 chicago blues. Blending together some elements of jazz with chicago blues and texas blues, the album was largely critically well received and is regarded as important within his discography. Somebody loan me a dime is a 1974 studio album by blues singer and guitarist fenton robinson, his debut under the alligator records imprint. Fenton robinson bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Lyrics of somebody loan me a dime by fenton robinson. Jan, 20 his japanese fans reverently dubbed fenton robinson the mellow blues genius because of his ultrasmooth vocals and jazzinflected guitar work. Fenton robinson was born in greenwood ms in 1935, in the heart of the delta.
Fenton robinson has been played on nts shows including diddy wah, with the freeze first played on 18 april 2016. Mellow fellow by fenton robinson on amazon music unlimited. Lyrics to as the years go passing by by fenton robinson. Unfortunately he is rather unknown and his career has been somewhat chaotic with ups and downs. Fenton robinson i hear some blues downstairs youtube. In 1989, he headlined the burnley blues festival and recorded the special road in the netherlands. Robinson rerecorded the song for the critically acclaimed album somebody loan me a dime in 1974, the first of three he recorded for alligator records. Held in high regard by both his peers and audiences, robinsons mellow voice and jazzorientated guitarplaying remains a rare pleasure. His album i hear some blues downstairs is essential listening and that. Just as the record was breaking, a severe snowstorm sabotaged the companys national distribution lines. But beneath the obvious subtlety resides a spark of constant regeneration robinson tirelessly strives to invent something fresh and vital whenever hes.
He was raised on a natural cotton plantation in greenwood, mississippi. The late singer and guitarist fenton robinson led the life of a journeyman musician for much of his career. Alligator records genuine houserockin music since 1971. Recorded chicago, 1967 b1 1968 a3, a6, b4, 1969 a1, b5, 1974 a4, a5, b2, b3 recorded at unknown location and date late 1960s a2 a6 is actually rocking funky broadway by. Robinson, dubbed the mellow blues genius by japanese fans for his challenging jazzinfluenced guitar style and richly burnished. Fenton robinson mellow fellow album lyrics letssingit. Tracklist with lyrics of the album mellow fellow 1999 from fenton robinson. One of the first blues albums i bought was the initial volume of the alligator records genuine. A disk guide of chicago blues guitarist fenton robinson. The blues foundation 421 south main memphis, tn 381034440 p. Fenton robinson the mellow blues genius releases discogs. Robinson, fenton i hear some blues downstairs amazon. In the last years of his life, fenton married and lived in rockford, illinois.
Inspired by the blues he heard on the radio especially tbone walker, he moved to memphis at age 16 and concentrated on playing music. Blues in progress fenton robinson blues foundation. A cover version was recorded by boz scaggs in 1969. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fentons blues the dave cash collection, an album by fenton robinson on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Fenton originally recorded somebody loan me a dime for a small chicago label in 1967.
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