The sixties blues heroes haven’t been producing very meaty blues for quite awhile so its refreshing to hear good ol’ Delta style blues being recorded again. The Stones put Mississippi Fred on the map with “You Gotta Move” and Seasick might just be doing what Keef should be doing rather than playing a pirate in a Disney movie. Hollywood’s never been good for rockers or bluesmen.( Muddy The Waters)
Train-hopping hobo blues sensation Seasick Steve teams up with Jack White and covers two classics by the legendary Mississippi Fred McDowell. The male/female vox on “Lines” captivate over a Zep-worthy rhythm section while the slow-burn slide of “Levee” is deep, down and dirgey like the best of Delta blues. Steve is a proper festival-headliner in the UK/Europe and we’re pretty sure this single will be the start of his widespread appreciation in the US.
SEASICK STEVE – “Write Me A Few Lines” (7″ Vinyl)
TMR-098
Label: Third Man Records
7” vinyl single
Release Date: June 24, 2011
Tracks:
A. Write Me a Few Lines
B. Levee Camp Blues
Bonus Track . Write Me a Few Lines ( Live )