Mike Morgan & The Crawl - The Lights Went Out In Dallas

Size: 135.6 MB
Time: 58:02
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2022
Styles: Electric Blues, Blues Rock
Art: Full

01. Ding Dong Daddy (5:03)
02. Please Accept My Love (3:00)
03. A Woman (4:49)
04. Funkafacation (4:46)
05. The Fracas By The Pecos (4:23)
06. The Lights Went Out In Dallas (3:49)
07. Aiight (4:20)
08. Workin For The Man (2:25)
09. Out In The Jungle (4:27)
10. Goin' Down To Eli's (6:39)
11. Maybe (4:23)
12. Lazy Lester (6:17)
13. Our Last Goodbye (3:34)

Personnel:
Mike Morgan- Vocals tracks 1-7,9,11-13. Guitar all tracks. Lodge cornbread mold and spoon track 6
Drew Allain- Bass on all tracks except track 9
Kevin Schermerhorn- Drums all tracks except 5 and 7. Bongos track 6
Anson Funderburgh- Guitar track 5
Shawn Pittman- Piano track 7. Rhythm Guitar track 9. Guitar fills and 1st solo track 12. Vocals track 10
Reo Casey- Guitar fills and first solo track 2. Rhythm Guitar track 6. Lead guitar track 7. Rhythm and fills track 10. Piano tracks 5 and 11 Fender Rhodes track 8. Drums track 11. Native American Drum track 6
Mike Flannigan- B3 on tracks 4 and 8
Christain Dozzler- Piano track 2. Accordian track 7
Chris McGuire-Trumpet tracks 4 and 6. Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax track 4
Dave Perez- Accordian and harmony vocals track 3
Andrea Wallace- Back up and harmony vocals tracks 4,11 and 13
Pappy Middleton- Back up vocals track 5
It’s been 15 years since my last release ‘Stronger Every Day’. Most of those 15 years I have been managing a motorcycle dealership in the Dallas area. During that time span I was playing mostly local gigs and very part time. I was ready for a break from the road and full time gigging.
We closed the shop in 2018 and it seemed like the right time to start focusing on music again. Well...timing is everything right? We all know what happened in 2020!! Gigs went away, but gave a lot more time for writing and practicing. I even learned to play the upright bass. Well...here we are. I hope you like this batch of tunes.
Mike Morgan
This recording is dedicated to the loving memory of my sweet mother Shirley Morgan. I miss you dearly!!
My partner in music and dear friend; The Great Lee McBee.
My dear friend and musical inspiration- Lazy Lester
Special thanks to:
Pamela Rhoades, Anson Funderburgh, Reo Casey, Shawn Pittman, Pappy Middleton, and Paul Osborne.

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VA - Blue Highway: Paving The Way To Your Soul

Size: 173,8 MB
Time: 73:52
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1994
Styles: Electric Blues
Art: Full

01 James Harman - Night Ridin' Daddy (5:17)
02 Johnny Dyer & Rick Holmstrom - Hands Off (2:56)
03 Earl King - Medieval Days (3:46)
04 Solomon Burke - Letter From My Darling (5:02)
05 Carol Fran & Clarence Hollimon - Are You Serious (5:17)
06 Guitar Shorty - I Just Can't Run Away From The Blues (4:25)
07 Mike Morgan & The Crawl - Just A Lil Bit Of Your Love (4:24)
08 Terrance Simien - Come Back Home (4:04)
09 Lynn August - Love At First Sight (3:24)
10 Robert Ward - Some Things (4:49)
11 Maria Muldaur - Cajun Moon (5:00)
12 Big Joe & The Dynaflows - Big Legs (4:08)
13 Lee Rocker's Big Blue - Shame, Shame, Shame (3:34)
14 Hollywood Fats - Red Headed Woman (4:29)
15 Bobby Parker - I've Got A Way With Women (6:02)
16 W.C. Clark - You've Got To Love Me (3:35)
17 Johnny Dyer & Rick Holmstrom - Guitar Boogie Shuffle Twist (3:32)

Blue Highway

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Mike Morgan & The Crawl - Live In Dallas

Size: 155,7 MB
Time: 66:36
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2004
Styles: Texas Blues
Art: Full

01. One Of A Kind (6:30)
02. Frankie's Blues (3:34)
03. Mother -In-Law Blues (5:48)
04. Cause I Love You (8:16)
05. Blues For Al And Peg (9:02)
06. You Know (4:40)
07. Twelve Year Old Boy (7:43)
08. The Wino Song (Part 1 And 2) (3:13)
09. Help Me (7:02)
10. Lonely Nights (4:56)
11. Shame, Shame, Shame (5:46)

Sadly, the majority of Mike Morgan and the Crawl's catalog remains out of print -- his eight releases for the defunct Black Top label had not, as of mid-2004, been reissued -- which leaves him with only one studio disc available. To get some of his earlier music back in the marketplace, Morgan takes the songs to a live setting, resulting in Live in Dallas, recorded at one June 1, 2002 show in his hometown. It's a representative overview of the artist's strengths (solid if not terribly distinctive guitar work) and weaknesses (pleasant but unmemorable vocals) with what seems to be little post-show sweetening. A few of Morgan's originals sound suspiciously like covers ("Cause I Love You" is a ringer for Slim Harpo's "Te-Ni-Nee-Ni-Nu"), but he does resurrect some interesting covers, like Elmore James' "12 Year Old Boy." While his solos and approach aren't unique, he puts on an impressive and occasionally fiery performance, free of the grandstanding typical of most contemporary blues guitar slingers. Slightly hampering the recording is somewhat muddy sound that dulls the set's edge. It makes for a characteristic album from a talented if not especially distinctive bluesman doing what he does best in front of appreciative fans. Live in Dallas doesn't, however, surpass or replace his rugged and extensive Black Top work, much of it with former vocalist/harpist Lee McBee, which remains the best way to hear Morgan at the top of his game. ~Hal Horowitz

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Mike Morgan & Jim Suhler - Let The Dogs Run

Size: 128,2 MB
Time: 54:22
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1994
Styles: Texas Blues
Art: Full

01. Roll Me (4:26)
02. Sawed Off Shotgun (3:33)
03. Where'd You Get Your Sugar From¿ (5:12)
04. Bloodstains On The Wall (3:09)
05. You're Fine (4:14)
06. Roll Your Moneymaker (4:17)
07. I Just Want To Get To Know You (3:54)
08. All My Whole Life (3:15)
09. Evil (4:02)
10. Twelve Year Old Boy (3:33)
11. You Hurt Me (4:43)
12. Objection Over-Ruled (4:20)
13. Ruby Lee (5:38)

Mike Morgan - Guitar (Left Channel)
Jim Suhler - Guitar, Vocals
Keith Ferguson, Grady Grisby - Bass
Mike Buck, Marc Wilson - Drums
Tim Alexander - Organ and Piano

The Dallas-born Morgan was drawn to the blues by hearing Stevie Ray Vaughan; he also studied the work of the fabulous Thunderbirds, Anson Funderburgh and Ronnie Earl. In the mid-'80s he formed The Crawl with Darrell Nullisch, who was later replaced by Lee McBee. The band worked extensively in the Southwest and Europe, and during the '90s recorded for Black Top. Suhler born in Dallas too (1960), was well known in that city's blues bars by the mid-'80s. He added to his guitar style rock'n'roll. Suhler have good voice and played with own band Monkey Beat. His guitar sound is glassy, slashing and incisive; Morgan is brawny, rugged and retro. This is his first recorded collaboration. This recorded it's straight, no chaser, and his music has fire. Fire is a natural thing. Guitarists can acquire speed, style, flash, and fury. Fire is more elemental. A player either has it or he doesn't. Mike Morgan and Jim Suhler have tons of it. The Morgan/Suhler coalition comprises two guitarists of maturity and depth, who solo explosively but inventively, and share a great sense of dynamics.

Let The Dogs Run

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Mike Morgan & The Crawl - Looky Here!

Year: 1996
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:44
Size: 130,4 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Scans: Full

1. Looky Here! (3:27)
2. I'm Gonna Love You (3:22)
3. Walkin' Shoes (5:29)
4. They Both Just Want To Be Loved (4:47)
5. Lowdown And Evil (4:18)
6. You Don't Know How Much I Love You (4:46)
7. Why Can't We Get Along? (4:03)
8. This Ol' House (2:57)
9. Can I Be Forgiven? (3:50)
10. Dark Lonely Street (8:05)
11. Born To Lose In Love (4:43)
12. Stay With Me Baby (3:08)
13. Lone Star Boogie (3:42)

Longtime frontman and vocalist Lee McBee left Mike Morgan's the Crawl after the recording of Let the Dogs Run. Morgan chose to replace him not with another harpist but with Chris Whynaught, a powerful vocalist and saxophonist. His presence gives the band a stronger R&B edge, which revitalizes the group's Texas blues and makes Looky Here into their most enjoyable record in years. /Thom Owens, AllMusic

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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Mike Morgan & The Crawl - Mighty Fine Dancin'

Year: 1991
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:05
Size: 111,3 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Scans: Full

1. Losing Ground (3:57)
2. You Ain't Like You Used To Be (3:56)
3. Just The Kind Of Man I Am (3:03)
4. Frankie's Blues (3:07)
5. Don't Stay Out All Night Long (2:51)
6. 'Big D' Shuffle (2:31)
7. Kiss Me Baby (5:40)
8. Movin' It On (3:19)
9. Cause I Love You (4:40)
10. Blues For Al And Peggy (6:50)
11. I Don't Want You Hanging Around (4:04)
12. Swingin' Mama (4:01)

The production may be a little bit cleaner than on Raw and Ready, but the Mike Morgan Crawl have turned out a better record the second time around with Mighty Fine Dancin'. The key is in the musicianship, which is skilled and accomplished, making the record a classy blues showcase. Some tastes might prefer a looser, rawer atmosphere, but the strong playing and solid song selection make Mighty Fine Dancin' a mighty fine time. /Thom Owens, AllMusic

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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Various Artists - Blues Harmonica Spotlight

Blues Harmonica Spotlight focuses on New Orleans label's generous array of blues-harp talent. /AllMusic

Album: Blues Harmonica Spotlight
Year: 1992
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:04
Size: 120,2 MB
Styles: Harmonica blues
Scans: Front

1. The James Harman Band - Wake Up Call (2:37)
2. Darrell Nulisch & Texas Heat - Love And War (3:34)
3. Sam Myers & Anson Funderburgh - My Love Is Here To Stay (3:33)
4. Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers - 4811 Wadworth (5:37)
5. Mike Morgan & The Crawl Feat. Lee McBee - I Don't Want You Hanging Around (2:09)
6. Sam Myers w. Snooks Eaglin & Anson Funderburgh - Bombastic (4:05)
7. Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters Feat. Sugar Ray - My Home Is A Prison (5:16)
8. The James Harman Band - Mad About Somethin' (4:40)
9. Mike Morgan & The Crawl Feat. Lee McBee - Big D Shuffle (2:31)
10. Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers - Back Door Man (5:23)
11. Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters Feat. Kim Wilson - Ridin' In The Moonlight (4:07)
12. Sam Myers & Anson Funderburgh - Hep Cats In Big Town (4:54)
13. Lee McBee & Mike Morgan - Sweet Lolita (3:32)

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Mike Morgan & The Crawl - Stronger Every Day

Year: 2008
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:34
Size: 155,0 MB
Styles: Electric blues, Texas blues
Scans: Full

1. All Night Long (4:09)
2. Where's The Love (5:07)
3. Sweet Angel (5:35)
4. You're The One (I'll Miss The (3:42)
5. Stronger Every Day (5:05)
6. The Birthday Song (3:43)
7. When I Get Back Home (6:07)
8. How Much More Time (6:07)
9. I Have To Set You Free (5:40)
10. Okie Dokie Stomp (2:29)
11. I Cried For My Baby (6:02)
12. 97 Times (4:06)
13. Funky Thang (5:24)
14. Time (4:11)

Texas Guitarist Mike Morgan reunites with his former Black Top label-mate Lee McBee and longtime friend Randy McAllister on Stronger Every Day. This album features all original material except a reading of Gatemouth Brown's classic Okie Dokie Stomp. Lee McBee's pleading vocal on "Sweet Angel" leads to a fiery solo by Mike and soul is visited by Randy McAllister on "Where's the Love", "When I Get Back Home" and the title track "Stronger Every Day." /Amazon

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Mike Morgan & The Crawl - Texas Man

Year: 2000
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:50
Size: 136,0 MB
Styles: Electric blues, Texas blues
Scans: Full

1. Texas Man (5:33)
2. The Way You Left Me Girl (3:10)
3. Wild About You (4:29)
4. Guitar Rhumbo (2:58)
5. Gimmie Back My Wig (4:30)
6. I'm Gonna Love You (4:54)
7. I Had To Put You Down (4:24)
8. Five Thoiusand Miles From Home (7:13)
9. Taylor's Rock (3:07)
10. I've Got A Woman (3:28)
11. See Me In The Evening (6:38)
12. Whoa My Darling (4:43)
13. Palmyra Stomp (3:38)

Mike Morgan is back with a few surprises up his sleeve. "Texas Man" is the first CD where you will find the Dallas native as both guitarist and lead vocalist. The self-produced album not only features Mike singing for the first time, but fans can hear him backed by some of the best in the business. Fellow Texans Anson Funderburgh and Johnny Moeller lay down the rhythm guitar tracks and top-notch harp man, Gary Primich, lends his talents as well.

"On 'Texas Man', Mike has managed to mix together the styles of Hound Dog Taylor, Earl Hooker and Elmore James and make it his own. I am really impressed with this guy!" /Kim Wilson

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Various - Blues Guitar Spotlight

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 69:20
Size: 158.7 MB
Styles: Various styles
Year: 1992
Art: Front

[2:32] 1. Alex Schultz With The Mighty Flyers - Jam Up
[3:21] 2. Snooks Eaglin - Traveling Mood
[3:32] 3. Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets - Ways Of Man
[2:55] 4. Anson Funderburgh And Joe Hughes - I Don't Want Your Money
[3:01] 5. Robert Ward - Forgive Me Darling
[2:35] 6. Hubert Sumlin - Healing Feeling
[7:55] 7. Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters - That's When My Soul Comes Down
[3:56] 8. Mike Morgan & The Crawl - You Ain't Like You Used To Be
[4:47] 9. Earl King - Time For The Sun To Rise
[2:15] 10. Bobby Radcliff - The Stinger
[3:05] 11. Mike Morgan & The Crawl - Frankie's Blues
[3:50] 12. Snooks Eaglin - Don't Take It So Hard
[2:21] 13. Alex Schultz & The Mighty Flyers - Nook-N-Kranny
[3:02] 14. Texas Heat - Won't Throw It All Away
[3:53] 15. Clarence Hollimon - Blues For Carol
[5:02] 16. Bobby Radcliff - Hard Road To Travel
[4:33] 17. The James Harman Band - I Declare
[2:40] 18. Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters - Gonna Wait For My Chance
[3:56] 19. Robert Ward - Dry Spell

Fans of blues guitar playing should be happy with the lineup of artists on this compilation. Among the many contributors are Ronnie Earl, Hubert Sumlin, Earl King, Bobby Radcliff, Robert Ward, Anson Funderburgh, Clarence Hollimon, and Snooks Eaglin. It's a good opportunity to get a taste of where blues guitar playing has been and the direction it's headed toward in the near future. This release includes two previously unissued performances featuring Alex Schultz with Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers. Includes previously unreleased tracks. Performers include: Hubert Sumlin, Rod Piazza, Snooks Eaglin, Earl King, Clarence Hollimon, Robert Ward, Anson Funderburgh, Ronnie Earl, Bobby Radcliff, Alex Schultz, Joel Foy, Mike Morgan, Jon Moeller.

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