Spiders on the Keys James Booker
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- Release Date: 09/01/1993
- Sales Rank: 56,849
- Label: ROUNDER / UMGD
- UPC: 011661211926
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Spiders on the Keys
| 1 | Papa Was a Rascal 7:46 |
| 2 | On the Sunny Side of the Street 3:29 |
| 3 | So Swell When You're Well 3:02 |
| 4 | A Taste of Honey 5:36 |
| 5 | He's Got the Whole World in His Hands 2:27 |
| 6 | Gonzo's Blue Dream 4:01 |
| 7 | Eleanor Rigby 4:11 |
| 8 | Malagueña 4:40 |
| 9 | Piano Salad 5:43 |
| 10 | Little Coquette 5:28 |
| 11 | Besame Mucho 4:10 |
| 12 | Tico Tico 4:43 |
| 13 | Over the Rainbow 2:34 |
About this Artist
Editorial Reviews
This aptly named disc showcases James Booker's piano playing; his stretches and runs are breathtaking in their fluidity. This disc (along with its Rounder partner, Resurrection of the Bayou Maharajah) was culled from some 60 or so hours of tapes that John Parsons recorded at the Maple Leaf Bar from 1977 to 1982. The main difference in the music on the two discs is that this one is purely instrumental. In fact listen to this version of "Papa Was a Rascal," and then listen to the rendition on Resurrection, and what you have is two almost entirely different entities. This disc is made up roughly of what might be called piano bar standards, such as "Sunny Side of the Street" and "Eleanor Rigby," but regardless of how many times you have heard this fare, Booker manages to make each song sound fresh and vital. A special debt of gratitude must go to both Scott Billington and John Parsons for the care taken with this recorded legacy. Bob Gottlieb, All Music Guide
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