When a Guitar Plays the Blues

by Roy Buchanan

Overview

Roy Buchanan was always one of the most respected guitarists in his field, ever since the '70s. However, he hit a rough patch in the early '80s, falling out of favor and finding record contracts hard to find. He made a startling comeback in 1985 with When a Guitar Plays the Blues, his first record for Alligator Records. Though the record still suffers the slightly antiseptic formula of Alligator Records, Buchanan shines throughout, making it clear why this brought him back to the spotlight in 1985. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1990
Label:	Alligator Records
UPC:	0014551474128
Rank:	97820

Tracks

1. When a Guitar Plays the Blues
2. Chicago Smokeshop
3. Mrs. Pressure
4. A Nickel and a Nail
5. Short Fuse
6. Why Don't You Want Me?
7. Country Boy
8. Sneaking Godzilla Through the Alley
9. Hawaiian Punch

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Roy Buchanan   Primary Artist,Guitar (Electric),Vocals,Guitar
Gloria Hardiman   Guest Artist,Vocals
Otis Clay   Guest Artist,Vocals
Steele Seals   Sax (Tenor)
Sonny Seals   Sax (Tenor)
Morris Jennings   Drums
Criss Johnson   Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar
Larry Exum   Bass
Bill Heid   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Paul Natkin   Photography
Chris Garland   Cover Design
Tom Coyne   Mastering
Bruce Iglauer   Producer
Dick Shurman   Producer
Roy Buchanan   Producer,Composer,Arranger
Justin Niebank   Engineer,Mixing