LP SEALED RY COODER BOP TILL YOU DROP 1979 WARNER BROS BSK 3358 ORIG PRESS
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1. Technological and Musical Significance
Bop Till You Drop is important for two distinct reasons:
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The Sound: Cooder, always a musical purist, sought out the clearest, most accurate sound possible. This album was recorded using an early 3M digital mastering system, making it a landmark in recording history. The sound is often described as exceptionally clean, spacious, and present, avoiding the excessive compression common in late '70s rock.
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The Music: Musically, Cooder continued his role as a musical historian, delving into a mix of classic blues, R&B, and gospel songs, mostly from the 1940s and 50s. The album is a collection of covers, given fresh, rootsy arrangements.
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The Ensemble: Cooder's backing band on this album is phenomenal, featuring jazz bassist J. D. Maness and the powerful vocal harmonies of singers Bobby King and Willie Greene Jr. (members of the Bobby King and Terry Evans Gospel/R&B group).
2. Track-by-Track Highlights
The album’s tracklist is dominated by uptempo, joyous arrangements of classic songs, demonstrating the raw energy of early rock and roll and R&B.
Side One-
"Little Sister": An outstanding cover of the Elvis Presley classic, featuring a signature slide guitar riff from Cooder. This track is a perfect example of the album's crisp digital sound.
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"Go Home Girl": A groovy, laid-back R&B track originally by Arthur Alexander.
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"The Very Thing That Makes You Rich (Makes Me Poor)": A deep cut from the tradition of blues-gospel, sung with powerful soul by the backing vocalists.
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"Down in the Boondocks": A lively take on the Billy Joe Royal hit, demonstrating Cooder's ability to reinterpret 60s pop.
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"I Can't Win": A bluesy, soulful number that shows off Cooder's vocal range and guitar subtlety.
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"Since I Met You Baby": A beloved R&B standard (originally by Ivory Joe Hunter) that is given a simple, heartfelt arrangement.
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"Chalk Up Another One": A frenetic, uptempo rocker that provides the album with its sense of playful energy.
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"Bop Till You Drop": The title track, originally a rock and roll rave-up by Gene Vincent. It is a high-energy closer that summarizes the album's commitment to reviving great American roots music.
3. Legacy
Bop Till You Drop proved that digital recording was a viable, high-quality option for popular music, kickstarting a major technological shift in the music industry. It remains one of Cooder's best-loved albums, praised for its tight, soulful backing and Cooder's masterly work on both vocals and slide guitar.
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- 1979 LP Released on Warner Bros. Records # BSK 3358 (Stereo). .
- This is a Sealed Album and will Provide you with Brilliant Sound Quality from your Player. Promo punched hole by upper right corner.
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