BOBBY CHARLES self-titled ?RARE Vinyl 1972 Bearsville Levon Helm Dr John LITA

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BOBBY CHARLES self-titled 🔥RARE Vinyl 1972 Bearsville Levon Helm Dr John LITA. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS Media Mail.

Up for auction is an increasingly hard to find vinyl copy of Bobby Charles' self titled album originally on the Bearsville label.   This is a 2014 Light in the Attic reissue,  mastered from the original tapes and the sound quality and artwork are stellar.   This sounds every bit as good as the original 1972 copy that I have in my collection.

This is a collection of top notch songs recorded in Woodstock NY with members of The Band, Dr John, and many more.  A really spectacular collection.

Record is in great shape, with just a few light marks visible under bright light, no feelable scratches.  plays great. Vinyl is VG+/EX

Cover is in crisp clean shape.  No tears, writing, or seam splits.  See photos for details.  VG+/EX

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-I professionally clean every record before putting them up for sale and try to listen to every one. 

-If there are any noticeable skips or issues, that will be clearly stated.

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Bobby Charles

Bobby Charles

Light In The Attic

LITA 111

Release Notes

24 bit / 96 kHz remaster from original tapes

180 gram LP housed in an expanded gatefold tip-on jacket 

Bobby Charles pioneered the musical genre known as ‘swamp rock’ – he wrote the early rock n roll classic “See You Later, Alligator” (best known via the version by Bill Haley & the Comets). Another early gem penned by Bobby Charles was “Walking to New Orleans” as recorded by Fats Domino. He also appeared at the legendary “Last Waltz” concert in 1976 – in which he performed “Down South in New Orleans” accompanied by The Band and Dr. John.

But the main reason that musicians like Andy Cabic of Vetiver sing his praises (and cover his songs) is for Bobby’s 1972 self-titled album released on Bearsville. Despite numerous CD reissues through the years, this is the first time in decades that the seminal album has appeared in its original vinyl LP format.

A virtual who’s who of classic ‘roots’ rock – the album features 10 Bobby Charles classics supported by the likes of Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, and Richard Manuel of The Band, long time Neil Young sidekick Ben Keith, Bob Dylan’s former running mate Bob Neuwirth, session maverick Amos Garrett, the esteemed Dr. John, Geoff Muldaur and several others.

But this is far from an all-star jam session – this is an ensemble record in the truest sense of the word – with each musician simply supporting the Louisiana vibe that flows thru the 10 song collection of country, blues, R&B, and folk that all have that distinctive Bobby Charles signature sound. Album also includes the slow burner “Street People” as featured on Country Funk 1969-1975, Volume 1.

Perhaps Dr. John said it best “I think all of Bobby’s songs have something to offer at all times, for all people.”

Light In The Attic now offers Bobby Charles re-mastered from the original tapes, packaged in a beautiful gatefold sleeve and waiting for heads to turn on and tune in ‘round the globe.

TRACKS

Street People

Long Face

I Must Be In A Good Place Now

Save Me Jesus

He's Got All The Whiskey

Small Town Talk

Let Yourself Go

Grow Too Old

I'm That Way

Tennessee Blues