Johnny Nicholas has made consistently fine records since the early 1970's. His support of Walter Horton & Snooky Pryor on their fine Blind Pig releases showcases his talent as band leader and guitarist. Since moving to the Lone Star State, Nicholas has made some fine southern blues records, most notably on Antones label and this current release on his own HILLTOP label. This cd is, in some ways, a tribute to the late Doug Sahm who encouraged Nicholas to record this collection of vintage blues classics. From covers of Guitar Slim & Bobby Bland to Jimmy Rogers & J B Lenoir, Nicholas exibits the taste and restraint that comes with experience. Never overplaying, the band, which includes Marcia Ball, Stephen Bruton,Bill Campbell and Floyd Domino among others, is a good time excursion to Bluesville. Many of Doug Sahm's original band members add the grease to the grind...........
1. Rockin' My Blues to Sleep 2. Rain Down Tears 3. Last Meal, The 4. I'm a Fool to Care 5. Where You At? 6. Reap What You Sow 7. Woke Up Screamin' - (featuring Marcia Ball) 8. Mamma, Talk to Your Daughter 9. In the Doorway Cryin' 10. Hustle Is On, The 11. Things I Used to Do 12. Before I Grow Too Old 13. Boogie Back to Texas (Got the California Blues)
