HONEYBOY EDWARDS
I've Been Around (32 Blues)
Reviewed by Eric Steiner

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32 Blues has found another gem in their newest reissue of a Trix blues release. Honeyboy Edwards, a contemporary of Robert Johnson and Charley Patton, recorded these sides in the late 70's and I'm glad Joel Dorn and Company over at 23 Blues have brought Honeyboy to new blues audiences in the new millennium. Honeyboy, indeed, can surely say I've Been Around. There's a whole lot of acoustic country blues on this disc, but when he plugs in on "Ride With Me Tonight," "I Feel So Good Today" or "The Woman I'm Loving," he shines. Big Walter Horton helps out on harp and Eddie El plays bass on "You're Gonna Miss Me" and "Things Have Changed," and it don't matter if Honeyboy is unplugged or not: he's got his own way and fans of country blues a la Charley Patton are the richer for it.

Track List:

Pony Blues * Sad & Lonesome * Hambone Blues * Ride With Me Tonight * I'm A Country Man * Banty Rooster * Take Me In Your Arms * You're Gonna Miss Me * I Feel So Good Today * Things Have Changed * Big Fat Mama * Eyes Full of Tears * The Woman I'm Loving

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