Thanks I'll Eat It Here

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Few musicians mirror Los Angeles's tradition of rock chameleons better than Lowell George, son of a Hollywood furrier and the brilliant, short-lived auteur that shaped Little Feat's '70s sound and fury before retreating to allow a more democratic if less gripping chemistry to surface. George's hearty but lyrical, blues-rimmed voice, signature electric slide guitar, and infectious, often surreal songs defined the band--as did his production on their pivotal mid-decade albums, which convinced more than a few listeners that they were Southerners. His 1979 solo album, recorded shortly before his untimely death, mixed new originals ("Honest Man," "Cheek to Cheek," "Himmler's Ring," and the touching "20 Million Things" among them) with smart R&B covers from Allen Toussaint ("What Do You Want the Girl to Do") and Ann Peebles ("I Can't Stand the Rain"), dressed in tight brass choruses and sleek backing choruses, and fit snugly with the Feat canon. --Sam Sutherland

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Thanks I'll Eat It Here

Average customer rating: A classic from the frontman for Little Feat... Lowell George CD a Keeper Not That Bad...... This is the best record in the history of western civilzation Unique artist who will never be matched.

Thanks I'll Eat It Here Lowell George Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rock and Roll Doctor: A Tribute to Lowell George Hoy-Hoy! Sailin' Shoes Down on the Farm Dixie Chicken ASIN: B000002KIP Release Date: 1993-09-14

Tracks:

1. What Do You Want The Girl To Do
2. Honest Man
3. Two Trains
4. I Can't Stand The Rain
5. Cheek To Cheek
6. Easy Money
7. 20 Million Things
8. Find A River
9. Himmler's Ring
10. Heartache

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Few musicians mirror Los Angeles's tradition of rock chameleons better than Lowell George, son of a Hollywood furrier and the brilliant, short-lived auteur that shaped Little Feat's '70s sound and fury before retreating to allow a more democratic if less gripping chemistry to surface. George's hearty but lyrical, blues-rimmed voice, signature electric slide guitar, and infectious, often surreal songs defined the band--as did his production on their pivotal mid-decade albums, which convinced more than a few listeners that they were Southerners. His 1979 solo album, recorded shortly before his untimely death, mixed new originals ("Honest Man," "Cheek to Cheek," "Himmler's Ring," and the touching "20 Million Things" among them) with smart R&B covers from Allen Toussaint ("What Do You Want the Girl to Do") and Ann Peebles ("I Can't Stand the Rain"), dressed in tight brass choruses and sleek backing choruses, and fit snugly with the Feat canon. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

A classic from the frontman for Little Feat..........2007-06-13

Could the 1970's have had a more convincing conclusion to a decade filled with musical genius than with this release? No more compelling argument could be made as Lowell George releases a little-heard, yet pure, goose-bump treat with his only solo release - due to his untimely demise. Every track is a vocal treat and Lowell uses his voice to take the listener on the journey of life. Tears well in my eyes as I listen to "What Do You Want The Girl To Do" as it beckons remembrances of a much earlier, unjaded, time in life when young-love consumed with untold promise. "Easy Money" shows a sixties style funk combined with Dr. John-style New Orleans musical themes... I can visualize the hooker trying to set-up her john! We take a journey back-in-time with "Himmler's Ring" as a pleasant stroll through a long-ago era of pleasantries and genteel folk. Even "Cheek to Cheek" is a convincing Spanish ballad with Lowell's typical tongue-in-cheek humor. Could you really ask for anything more? This album represents a lasting tribute to a truly great artist.

Lowell George CD a Keeper.......2006-08-01

Any one who is interested on L.A.rock bands know of LITTLE FEAT.Lowell was the lead guitarist and vocalist and wrote most or all of their material.His only solo disc features members of L.F. as well as others. the songs are great and belongs in anyone's collection.

Not That Bad.............2006-06-02

For those that love to trash good and sometimes great music, maybe you're looking for something the given material isn't.
Song writting alone make this 4 stars. Lowell was probing areas of music then, that Little Feat, ( Whom I rate Highly )are just now catching up with. Cheek to Cheek and Correzons y Sombras.
The original is many times the best version, but with Lowell's tunes they are strong enough to remain true to the cover versions and still retain that L.G.magic found in his material. Easy Money. Riickie Lee Jones did the tune justice.
The change in key positions as with drummers particularly while retaining that Lowell George essence is amazing.
The shortcomings of this first solo effort are far less than the wonderful highpoints of this very missed singer/songwritter/shaman/...........

This is the best record in the history of western civilzation.......2005-10-14

Look...I've heard it all...I have a almost music degree, played in new Orleans, NYC, seen everyone live, been a roadie, a music critic, studied with many, saw zappa and all the rest...The guy was the real deal. If you never heard Lowell George on his own or with little feat you missed a chapter of almost the best music of the 60-79 scene...He wrote a million songs and recorded a hundred...Willin and Dont Bogart that Joint are his originals, but there are many others and he covers the best of allen tousaint and the other stuff with little feat is absolutely flawless. For an LA band they were impossibly funky and Lowell was the beginning and the end of little feat to most folks. I love little feat but I ADORE LOWELL GEORGE and I PLAY JAZZ...I've lived in New Orleans, played jazz, funk, of all the white guys who ever lived this guy was the best. So says me and a few others. Ask Mick jagger in 1975 or say, Eric Clapton or taj mahal, to name a few...or anyone from la to Chicago...to NY to sau Paulo. NOBODY did it better than Lowell. Ask Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Tom waits, Linda Rondstand, Emmy Lou Harris, Paul Simon...This is the best record he ever recorded and I dare anyone to say otherwise. Just listen and if you are not convinced Ill pay the price of the record and shipping and by it back from you.

Unique artist who will never be matched........2005-09-27

Nobody sounds like Lowell George. Bonnie Raitts slide guitar playing comes very close but as far as voices go nobody has the lusty, gritty , down home vocal qualities. I love Allen Toussaints version of "What do you want the girl to do?" but upon hearing Lowells version i quickly realised this song was just made for him. Perhaps i would've liked to have heard some more faster paced songs on this one (as it is very laidback) but nevertheless Lowell manages to cover everything from Tex-Mex ("Cheek to Cheek") to blues (Rikki Lee Jones's "Easy Money") to country ("20 million things to do")to R & B.(Ann Peebles's "I can't stand the rain").
"Two Trains" is done in the traditional Little Feat mode and is a masterpiece.
This c.d is a masterpiece. One of the best albums from 1979 when most folk were experiencing the punk era. I recall back in 1979 British Blues musician Alexis Korner (a.k.a. The Father of British Blues) played the album for weeks on his radio programme on BBC 2 (UK) partly in tribute to Lowell ,who had just passed away. Alexis KNEW about good music and only played what he considered essential. For me it stood out like a diamond in the rough back then and today it has the same effect on me. Sadly, it was Lowells last.

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