1: Station Id > Introduction > Raisin Hell (3:52) 2: Struttin' My Stuff (4:52) 3: Wiggle Wobble (4:48) 4: I Can't Stop Loving' You (6:18) 5: Rock My Soul (5:32) 6: Honest I Do (4:38) 7: Good Good Rockin' (5:07) 8: Rock Me Baby (8:25) 9: Travelin' Shoes (12:41)
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Description:
Labelcode ACUT 8026
"My Father's Place, New York 1979" is a CD release capturing Elvin Bishop live at the legendary Long Island club My Father's Place during his creative peak at the end of the 1970s. This archival concert recording showcases Bishop's trademark mix of blues, rock and Southern-flavored boogie, with gritty guitar work, relaxed storytelling and an intimate club atmosphere. The set focuses on energetic, groove-heavy songs that highlight his slide guitar tone and his easygoing, humorous stage persona, making the disc feel like you are standing right in front of the stage in 1979. The sound has been carefully prepared from the original broadcast/archival source so that the raw, unpolished live character remains intact, while the instruments and vocals come across with clarity and presence. This CD is aimed at blues-rock aficionados and collectors who appreciate historically significant live recordings that document an artist in full command of his craft.
Elvin Bishop is a renowned American guitarist, singer and songwriter whose career began in the 1960s Chicago blues scene. After early acclaim as a member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, he launched a successful solo career that brought blues-based guitar playing to a wider rock audience. He is best known in the mainstream for his 1970s hit "Fooled Around and Fell in Love", which became a staple of classic rock radio and helped cement his reputation as a crossover artist bridging blues, rock and pop. Over the decades Bishop has released numerous albums, received critical recognition in the blues community and remained a respected live performer with a distinctive, playful style. This 1979 performance documents him in a fertile period, playing with the confidence and looseness that made his concerts so beloved.
The CD is released by AIR CUTS, a label known for issuing carefully curated archival and live recordings, often sourced from radio broadcasts or historical tapes. AIR CUTS specializes in presenting concerts that capture artists in authentic, often previously hard-to-find performances, with a focus on preserving the energy and context of the original event. Collectors value the label for its attention to packaging, liner information where available, and its commitment to bringing historically interesting shows back into circulation. "My Father's Place, New York 1979" fits perfectly into this catalog, offering a snapshot of Elvin Bishop on stage in front of an engaged audience, preserving a moment in time from the vibrant late-'70s live club circuit.
Whether you're discovering Elvin Bishop for the first time or expanding an existing collection, this CD serves as both an introduction to his relaxed, good-humored blues-rock and a deeper cut for dedicated fans seeking live documents beyond the standard studio albums. The combination of historical venue, period feel and the artist's seasoned performance makes it an attractive addition for anyone interested in American blues and roots-rock history.