Doug Sahm & Band (CD)

As Texan as his hair was long, Doug Sahm was a roots rock titan whose mastery of the three musical pillars of the Lone Star State--tejano, country, and the blues--inspired Jerry Wexler to describe him as "the Rosetta Stone of Southern music." Most famous for the psychedelic age tex-mex of his Sir Douglas Quintet, Sahm enjoyed a long, accomplished career both in and out of the Quintet. From two Wexler-produced, early '70s masterpieces (backed by the likes of Bob Dylan and Dr. John) to the Grammy-winning tejano supergroup, the Texas Tornados, Sahm nailed whatever task his very restless muse assigned him with an ebullient spirit spilling over into all his recordings. A central figure in both the '60s San Francisco and '70s Austin music scenes, Sahm died of heart failure in 1999. His moving song "At the Crossroads" remains an unofficial state anthem for Texans everywhere.

• Category:  Music  »  Rock & Pop  »  General Rock & Pop
• Format: CD   Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
• Release Date: October 31, 2006
• Label: Collectors' Choice
• UPC: 617742070620
• WAPI (Tower ID): 106454979
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• Tower.com Sales Rank: #58528 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
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Personnel include: Doug Sahm; David "Fathead" Newman, Dr. John, Augie Meyers, Bob Dylan.

The first of two albums that Doug Sahm recorded for Atlantic records without his beloved Sir Douglas Quintet, 1973's AND BAND is notable not only for its irresistible mix of blues, country, Texas Swing, and rock, but also for the members of the titular band. On board for the sessions were, among others, Dave Bromberg, Dr. John, soon-to-be long-time associate Flaco Jimenez, the Quintet's Augie Meyers, and the song and dance man himself, Bob Dylan. The vibe is amiable and relaxed, yet spirited throughout as the band works its way through standards ("Poison Love;" "(Is Anybody Going To) San Antone"), covers (Willie Nelson's "Me and Paul"), and other assorted rockers and rollers (Dylan's "Wallflower" is a particular standout). AND BAND doesn't groove with quite the same urgency as early Quintet material, but that's precisely its appeal. This is the kind of music that gets made when the crowds go home, the bars close, and the band kicks back for a real cool time. Music really doesn't get much more enjoyable than this.

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