Nothin' But The Truth
performed by Sleepy LaBeef, 1935- (Rounder Records, 1987), 51 mins
Details
- Field of Interest
- American Music
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 51 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Rockabilly
- Label
- Rounder Records
- Performer
- Sleepy LaBeef, 1935-
- Release Date
- 1987
- Review
- There aren't many legitimate characters left in popular music; the rotund Sleepy LaBeef isn't a media concoction or collection of outrageous cliches exploiting a carefully built image. He's a simple, hard-rocking vocalist with a manic performance style and musical approach that seamlessly blends rockabilly, classic rock and roll, gospel and country boogie into a non-stop, attacking mode. This 12-track live set from 1985 includes LaBeef renditions of "Milk Cow Blues," "Ring Of Fire," "Tore Up Over You," "My Toot Toot" and a rousing concluding medley that includes "Jambalaya" and "Folsom Prison Blues." No-frills, unsophisticated, joyous roots music without reverence or pomp. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
- Subject
- American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, Rock Music, Rock Music, Música Rock
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Rock Music, Música Rock