The Best of Doug Sahm's Atlantic Sessions

The Best of Doug Sahm's Atlantic Sessions Artist: Doug Sahm & Friends
Label: Rhino / Wea
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio Cassette


UPC: 081227103248
EAN: 0081227103248
ASIN: B00000EVL6


Release Date: 1992-07-14

The Best of Doug Sahm's Atlantic Sessions


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Tracks:

  1. Texas Tornado
  2. Nitty Gritty
  3. (Is Anybody Going To) San Antone
  4. Poison Love
  5. Wallflower
  6. Dealer's Blues
  7. Ain't That Loving You
  8. San Francisco FM Blues
  9. I Get Off
  10. Juan Mendoza
  11. Box Car Hobo [#]
  12. Image of Me [#]
  13. Tennessee Blues
  14. Blue Horizon
  15. Your Friends
  16. Song About Myself [#]
  17. Hard Way
  18. Betty Jo
  19. Chicano

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The British Invasion of the mid-1960s was so pervasive that it didn't take much more than a modified pudding-bowl haircut and appending "Sir" to your name to make a substantial portion of the record-buying public think you were one of those hip, loyal-to-the-crown blokes just then dominating the airwaves. But "Sir Douglas" was actually Texan Doug Sahm, and the Quintet owed less to the Beatles than to Tex-Mex border sounds--the hybrid of rock, country, and conjunto that Sahm seemingly absorbed like a sponge. This collection picks up after their early regional successes (and the shuffling gem "She's About a Mover"), spanning the period from their national breakthrough, "Mendocino" (with its sparkling Farfisa organ fills by Augie Meyers) through the mid-'70s. In between, Sahm and company mirrored the hippie-driven musical eclecticism of the era in his own idiosyncratic way. In fact, the music herein is the roots of Sahm and Meyers's beloved Texas Tornados, as attested by tracks like "Nuevo Laredo," "Let's Go to Mexico," and "Texas Tornado." If joyous musical border-hopping is your pleasure, look no further. <I>--Jerry McCulley</I>

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars obscure gem.......2007-01-24

Who is this guy? Back when music was a lot more regional in this country, you could be big in Detroit or Dallas but pretty unknown elsewhere. At least that's how I can explain why no one's heard of Doug Sahm. His songs are like Crazy Horse meets Freddy Fender - raw and loud, but somehow authentic. This is roadhouse music, like what floods out as you crack open the back door of a saloon off the interstate in a sandy Southwestern town. You've probably heard a couple tracks in movies or "classic country" (or whatever) radio over the years (Is Anybody Going to San Antone?, Mendocino). Of course, it's all fanstasy - these guys dress up like the Burrito Bros. in ersatz Nudie suits and ape a bit of "banda" accordion - yet it still rocks. Hard. Take it on the road, and turn it loud.

5 out of 5 stars A great introduction to a Texas legend.......2006-12-30

If you can't dig rock, country, blues, and even some jazz, then don't bother. Doug Sahm covers it all and better than most. He's one of the best Texas ever produced, and everything he does has soul. This is a great introduction, including many great tracks by the SDQ and some solo tracks. If you like it, then by all means, dig in to his back catalog. He's one of the best musicians Texas ever produced - almost every album Doug cut has some bit of magic to it. His music always lifts my spirits and makes me feel good. If there were any justice in the world, then Doug would have had many hits, but you can find this disc and discover his wonderful music for yourself. Buy it!

5 out of 5 stars Best Texas Music.......2006-11-02

Excellent CD! The best Texas music ever made. Nueva Laredo is a classic.

5 out of 5 stars a great gift.......2006-08-03

I recently purchased this CD for my father, and he's been listening to it nonstop. He loved the Sir Douglas Quintet back in the 70's, and since several of the members make up this band, only with a Tex-Mex twist, he loves this group as well.

5 out of 5 stars

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