Off White Records: BILLY HAWKS - NEW GENIUS OF THE BLUES / MORE HEAVY SOUL (CD)

CD released: Jan 01, 2001

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Tracklisting:

1.	Got My Mojo Working
2.	I'll Wait For You Baby
3.	I Got A Woman
4.	Why Do Things Happen To Me
5.	Let Me Love You Before You Go
6.	I Wish You Love
7.	Mean Woman Blues
8.	I Just Want To Make Love To You
9.	Every Time It Rains

10.	Hawk's Blues
11.	O' Baby (I Believe I'm Losing You)
12.	Drown In My Own Tears
13.	Whip It On Me
14.	What More Can I Do?
15.	Heavy Soul
16.	You've Been A Bad Girl
17.	I'll Be Back
18.	I Can Make It

BILLY HAWKS

NEW GENIUS OF THE BLUES / MORE HEAVY SOUL

Label:	ACE
Cat No:	CDBGPD117
Barcode:	0029667511728
Packaging:	CD Jewel Case

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In 1987 BGP was launched with a three-track single featuring the biggest titles on the current jazz dance scene, The title track - which remains a favourite and crossed over - was a short organ-led blues number ‘O Baby (I Believe I’m Losing You)’ by Billy Hawks, The record moved from the jazz scene to the mod scene where it became an anthem.
Apart from the information on his two Prestige album sleeves, little was known, Having tracked down his brother we have found out that he has died, but little else.
The two albums – gathered together here – were recorded in 1966 and 1967 for Prestige, and feature trio and quartet settings, Alongside Hawks on vocals and organ are the accomplished guitarists Maynard Parker and Ivan 'Boogaloo Joe' Jones, They set up a pounding rhythmic organ and vocal groove shot through with soul, His versions of ‘I Got A Woman’ and ‘Got My Mojo Working’ are incendiary and originals such as ‘O Baby’ and ‘Whip It On Me’ thrilling.