San-Ho-Zay - Freddie King
Song of the Day #21
Apple Music link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/san-ho-zay/259676380?i=259676466
Freddie chooses here to just shut up and play his guitar here, so out of respect, I'll keep things brief. One thing I love about his style is how he perfectly fuses the best aspects of both the old and new-school approaches to blues. Yes, he is still firmly an old-school player with all the personality and refined playing chops required. Yet, unlike all of the other blues titans at the time, this is very rock 'n' roll in essence with its catchy hooks, fluid improvisation, and flashy showmanship. Freddie didn't see why Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry couldn't shake hands, and goddamn, I'm glad he made this compromise happen: this is a mean motherfucking track, a danceable guitar rocker with an attitude. The song is as catchy as a rash, each and every guitar lick he churns out here kicking so much ass. Freddie is just so naturally cool here he doesn't even have to try, the badass soloing just flows out of him as an organic part of his being. You can bet your life I'm dancing to this right now, and if you aren't doing the same, what the hell are you waiting for? Go listen to not only this track but the whole Let's Hide Away And Dance Away right this minute!
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