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BILL WYMAN’S RHYTHM KINGS JUST FOR A THRILL
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No one is likely to expect former Rolling Stones' bassist Bill Wyman, nearing 69 years of age at the time of this 2005 release, to turn out a groundbreaking, experimental album. That expectation is well founded. In fact, Wyman's band the Rhythm Kings, play a version of old school bluesy, R&B that is so comfortable it feels like a pair of well-worn sneakers. Yet that is precisely the charm of JUST FOR A THRILL. With help from vocalists Albert Lee, Mike Sanchez, Georgie Fame, and Beverley Skeets, and a host of veteran rockers (including Mark Knopfler on guitar), Wyman makes the familiar fun.
As one might expect from a group of musicians greying around the temples (okay, they're completely grey), there isn't much of the grind and grit that characterized the Stones early R&B phase. But while the grooves are well polished and easy on the ears, they also speak to the years of experience evident in the performances here. The repertoire is a mix of originals (there are several tracks written by Wyman and guitarist Terry Taylor ), Stax/Volt covers (Sam & Dave's "You Don't Know" ), standards ("Georgia on My Mind" ) and rock classics (the Beatles' "Taxman" ). This session is relaxed, easy-going, and all about good times.
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings: Albert Lee (vocals, guitar); Mike Sanchez (vocals); Mark Knopfler, Terry Taylor (guitar); Sid Gould (trumpet); Nick Payn (horns); Chris Stainton (piano); Georgie Fame (organ); Bill Wyman (bass instrument, percussion); Graham Broad (drums); Frank Ricotti (percussion); Beverly Skeete, Linzi Hunter (background vocals).
Recording information: The Concert Hall, Oslo, Norway (1998 ); Fairfield Hall, Croydon, England (2001 ).
1.Disappearing Nightly
2.Roll 'Em Pete
3.Down Home Girl
4.Mississippi Flyer
5.That's How Heartaches Are Made
6.Booty Ooty
7.Cadillac Woman
8.Town Living
9.This Ain't the United Nations
10.Memphis Woman
11.Taxman
12.Just For a Thrill
13.Cry Baby
14.You Don't Know
15. Jitterbug Boogie (bonus track)
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