Big Pete Pearson - I'm Here Baby

Album: I'm Here Baby
Size: 122,8 MB
Time: 53:10
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2007
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Full

1. Too Many Drivers (3:49)
2. Tin Pan Alley (5:30)
3. The Way I See It (3:15)
4. Worried About My Baby (3:11)
5. I'm Here Baby (4:49)
6. Big Leg Woman (6:46)
7. The Highway Is Like A Woman (5:17)
8. Pete & W.C.'s Blues Medley (3:39)
9. Possum Up A Tree (3:45)
10. Natural Ball (2:35)
11. My Baby Is A Jockey (3:49)
12. Texas Blues Memories (6:37)

The blues may be one of the very few musical genres where revivalism - thanks to the slow pace of change - was never really necessary. While certain forms, like acoustic blues, have come and gone, electric blues have never really been out of style since Muddy Waters' time. Better yet, a listener could have fallen asleep for 50 or 60 years after listening to Waters and still be able to "get" most of the blues scene. Big Pete Pearson isn't so much a revivalist on I'm Here Baby, then, as he is a traditionalist, drawing on a wide array of familiar blues styles. But while Pearson's approach might be called tried and true, he nonetheless gains the listener's attention by delivering songs like "Worried About My Baby" and "Too Many Drivers" with persuasive energy and soulfully gruff vocals.

The backing band, including a guest list big enough for a blues festival, matches Pearson's energy, building an electric, guitar-driven sound that easily shifts arrangements to fit each song. One might imagine - as wonderful as this all sounds - that it wouldn't hurt blues traditionalists to read at least one Gloria Steinem book, though it's unclear what a feminist version of "Big Leg Woman" might sound like. If one can overlook lyrics about fishing poles and women jockeys who like to ride all the time, he or she will find I'm Here Baby a passionate recording. /Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr, AllMusic

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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Big Pete Pearson - Finger In Your Eye

Size: 98,5 MB
Time: 41:57
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2009
Styles: Electric Blues
Art: Full

01. Don't Mess With Me (3:03)
02. Short Change (3:51)
03. The Time Has Come (5:44)
04. Back Off (3:49)
05. Sister From The City (3:51)
06. Heartaches (6:09)
07. Mastermind (3:32)
08. That's That (2:43)
09. Gambling With My Heart (3:36)
10. Slippery When Wet (5:35)

Big Pete Pearson grew up singing and playing guitar and bass in the juke joints of Austin, TX, long before that town became a Mecca for maverick musicians. He sang in church too, but was playing in bars by the time he was nine, including a stint with T.D. Bell & the Cadillacs. He grew up singing alongside his cousin W.C. Clark, today considered the godfather of the Austin blues scene. In his late twenties, Pearson moved to Phoenix, AZ where he is still based. He recorded sporadically when he was young, but has led successful bands in his hometown for decades. His location has hampered his career, which is a shame because he's an old-fashion blues shouter, with a timeless style and a booming voice that can cut through the volume of even the loudest backing band. His regular group, the Rhythm Room All-Stars, featuring the mighty harp playing of Bob Corritore, backs him up here, and the set also includes a bevy of special guests the likes of Pinetop Perkins, Duke Robillard, and Eddie Taylor, Jr. Corritore's massive harp, Pinetop's rolling piano, and Pearson's vocals dominate the title track, a dark, no-good woman blues, and while Pearson threatens his unfaithful lover with death, the vocal has such playfulness that it's hard to take seriously. "The Time Has Come" changes pace with Bruce Bears contributing jazzy Hammond B-3 to a mellow shuffle that's all passion and longing. The woman is still low-down, but here Pearson is full of frustrated passion. Doug James blows some fine bluesy sax to add to the late-night mood. "Sister from the City" is a salute to wild urban women. Pearson's playful vocal and Corritore's massive harp ride a lighthearted Chicago groove that makes it hard to stay in your seat. The R&B-flavored "Heartaches" features Robillard's soulful guitar and Pearson's wrenching vocal. "That's That" is a jittery jumping jive outing with Matt Bishop's energetic boogie-woogie piano taking the tune to another level. "Slippery When Wet" closes the set with its simmering double entendre and more impressive harp work from Corritore. Pearson didn't start recording regularly until he was in his sixties, which is a shame because his charismatic presence, robust singing, and fine songwriting mark him as a true master. ~AMG

Finger In Your Eye

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Big Pete Pearson - The Blues Sevilles

Size: 98,3 MB
Time: 42:04
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1992
Styles: Electric Blues
Art: Full

01. No Love Lost (4:02)
02. The Thrill Is Gone (4:13)
03. There Is Something On Your Mind (5:13)
04. Power Plan (3:49)
05. Goin' To Chicago (3:58)
06. The Moon Is Full (2:57)
07. Your Love Is Like A Runway (4:15)
08. Long Distance Love (5:26)
09. Put You In The Mood (3:19)
10. I'm Your Body And Fender Man (4:48)

Personnel:
Big Pete Pearson - Lead Vocals
Jim Glass - Lead Vocals,Guitar
Bobby James Locke - Organ,Keyboards,Piano
John "Rooster" Morgan - Drums
Don Conner - Bass

Blues singer Big Pete Pearson was born on October 4, 1936, in Jamaica and raised by his grandparents in St. John's, TX, near Austin. He began performing in bars in Austin at the age of nine, learning to play guitar and bass, and went on to a lengthy career playing in house bands in Austin. He played on recording sessions at Peacock Records and toured with T.D. Bell & the Cadillacs. He first began performing in Phoenix, AZ, in the late '50s and settled there in the '60s, becoming famous locally. His first album under his own name, One More Drink, was released by Blue Witch Records in 2001. On February 13, 2007, Blue Witch released his second album, I'm Here Baby. Southwest Records released Finger in Your Eye on July 7, 2009, and Modesto Blues Records released The Screamer on August 25, 2009.

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Big Pete Pearson - One More Drink

Size: 103,2 MB
Time: 43:58
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2001
Styles: Electric Blues, Texas Blues
Art: Full

01. One More Drink (3:48)
02. Trustworthy Woman (6:42)
03. Muddy Kind Of Love (4:06)
04. 24 Hours A Day (2:55)
05. You Know I Love You (5:13)
06. Like A Rooster On A Hen (5:20)
07. No Love Lost (5:21)
08. No Me (2:27)
09. She's Hot, She's Fine (3:41)
10. Catfish & Whiskey (4:19)

Blues singer Big Pete Pearson was born on October 4, 1936, in Jamaica and raised by his grandparents in St. John's, TX, near Austin. He began performing in bars in Austin at the age of nine, learning to play guitar and bass, and went on to a lengthy career playing in house bands in Austin. He played on recording sessions at Peacock Records and toured with T.D. Bell & the Cadillacs. He first began performing in Phoenix, AZ, in the late '50s and settled there in the '60s, becoming famous locally. His first album under his own name, One More Drink, was released by Blue Witch Records in 2001. On February 13, 2007, Blue Witch released his second album, I'm Here Baby. Southwest Records released Finger in Your Eye on July 7, 2009, and Modesto Blues Records released The Screamer on August 25, 2009. ~ William Ruhlmann

One More Drink

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Various Artists - Flyin' High: A Collection Of Phoenix Blues, Rhythm & Spirit From The 1950's And 1960's

Year: 2010
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 73:36
Size: 168,5 MB
Styles: Blues, R&B
Scans: Full

1. Jimmy Knight & His Knights Of Rhythm - Flyin' High, Part 1 (2:07)
2. The Lone Wolf - Jumpin' Baby (2:15)
3. Roosevelt Nettles - Heartaches And Troubles (2:11)
4. Reverend Overstreet & Templette's - Rather Fight Than Switch (3:22)
5. Dumas King - Wish You'd Come Home (2:27)
6. Baby Jean - Oh Johnny (2:00)
7. Jimmy 'Playboy' Knight - Little Ann (w. Henry 'Mojo' Thompson) (2:18)
8. Dennis Binder - Love Call (2:49)
9. James C. Arline - J.A. Rock (2:36)
10. John (Oklahoma Zeke) Lewis - A Woman 73 (3:14)
11. Bud Spudd And The Sprouts - The Mash (2:32)
12. Unknown Blues Singer - It Hurts Me Too (3:40)
13. Duke Draper & The Lamb Chops - Sam The Lamb (2:16)
14. The Lone Wolf - I Still Love You (2:21)
15. The Curtis Gray Combo - Glady's Delight (3:33)
16. David Bolden - Cease From Trouble (3:09)
17. Willie Parker & The Sensational Souls - Leak In This Old Building (2:23)
18. L.P. 'Big Pete' Pearson & Jimmie Knight - Heartaches (3:15)
19. The Tads - Hey Little Girl (2:45)
20. Maxine Johnson & Buddy Milton - Old Man Mose (3:05)
21. Duke Draper & The Lamb Chops - The Blues (3:51)
22. Johnnie Mae Brown & Mike Condello Combo - Have You Ever Had The Blues (1:43)
23. L.P. 'Big Pete' Pearson & Jimmie Knight - One More Drink (2:29)
24. Reverend Overstreet Singers - Black But Proud (3:19)
25. David Moore - I Found Out (2:14)
26. John (Oklahoma Zeke) Lewis - Give It Back (3:15)
27. Jimmy Knight & His Knights Of Rhythm - Flyin' High, Part 2 (2:14)

This power packed collection of urban & back porch blues, rockin' R&B and high energy gospel sounds is an amazing document of the black side of Phoenix, Arizona. From the intense Ike Turner style guitar of Jimmy Knight to the unheard gospel sounds of street preacher Reverend Louis Overstreet, this collection sheds light on the depth and dynamism of the desert.

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Big Pete Pearson - 2 albums: The Screamer / Steppin' Out

Born in Kingston, Jamaica on October 4, 1936, Big Pete Pearson landed in Phoenix, Arizona in the 1950’s by way of Austin, Texas. He was raised by his grandparents in St. John’s Baptist community just outside Austin. His grandfather was a minister and his grandmother was a missionary. Big Pete was only 9 years of age when he gave his first performance at a local bar. He was a regular at juke joints such as the Victory Grill, Charlie’s Playhouse, Big Mary’s Bar & Grille, Ernie’s Chicken Shack and Sam’s Showcase. “Playing in these juke joints was dangerous, real dangerous”, says Pete. “But I played them anyway and those were my growing up years.” Big Pete has not left the stage since and is a veteran performer/song writer of 66 years and has been on countless festival and club stages throughout the world.

In the 1950’s Pete came to Phoenix and has ruled the Phoenix blues scene ever since. His physical stature and overwhelmingly strong voice commands attention. He is a father figure to many bluesmen and women who have cut their teeth playing in his band. Though he is a local legend, being inducted in the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame in 1995, Big Pete’s greatness is known throughout the world and these days spends more time performing in Europe than in the United States In the last couple of years Big Pete has become a European household name performing with his European band, The Gamblers. There you will see some of his many performances in France). While in the States he performs with his other band, The Big Pete Blues Band.

Album: The Screamer
Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 43:15
Size: 99.0 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Year: 2009
Art: Front

[3:45] 1. I Don't Know You
[4:03] 2. Come And Get It
[5:57] 3. The Screamer
[5:35] 4. Blues Bailout
[3:55] 5. Honey Bone
[3:24] 6. Paycheck
[3:47] 7. Trustworthy Woman
[4:50] 8. Boink With You
[3:42] 9. Pledging My Love
[4:13] 10. Millionaire

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Album: Steppin' Out
Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 44:50
Size: 102.6 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Year: 2014
Art: Front

[2:48] 1. You Raise Hell Everyday
[3:53] 2. Part Time Love
[3:54] 3. Mr. Blues
[3:18] 4. Salt In My Coffee
[4:49] 5. Too Much Trouble
[4:20] 6. Real Bad Dream
[4:17] 7. Singin' With The Best
[2:59] 8. Mr. Brown
[3:51] 9. Come On Kelly
[3:50] 10. Blues Wagon
[4:05] 11. Long Way From Home
[2:41] 12. Tears Of Love

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Big Pete Pearson & The Gamblers - Choose

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 46:18
Size: 106.0 MB
Styles: Contemporary blues vocals
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[3:34] 1. Travelin' Man
[4:04] 2. Hole In My Pocket
[5:27] 3. Choose
[5:18] 4. Gambler's Groove
[4:33] 5. Bad Luck
[5:09] 6. Hard Time
[4:51] 7. Mini Skirt
[4:25] 8. Slippery When Wet
[4:19] 9. The Love You Don't Have
[4:34] 10. Big Let Down

This self composed, old style blues album is his latest in a long line of blues charts hits and the first with celebrated Italian blues band, The Gamblers.

Born in Kingston Jamaica on October 4, 1936, Big Pete Pearson landed in Phoenix, Arizona in the 1950's by way of Austin, Texas. Big Pete was only 9 years old when he gave his first performance at an Austin, Texas bar and has not left the stage since. He is veteran performer/ song writer of 66 years and has been on countless festival and club stages throughout the world. In the 1950's Pete came to Phoenix and has ruled the Phoenix blues scene ever since and became known as "Arizona's King of the Blues". His physical stature and overwhelmingly strong voice commands attention and is a father figure to many blues men and women who have cut their teeth playing in his band. Though he is a local legend, being inducted in the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame in 1995, Big Pete's greatness is known throughout the world and these days spends more time performing in Europe with famed Italian blues band, The Gamblers than in the United States. While in the States he performs with his other band, The Big Pete Blues Band.

Choose

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