This was $5.00. A bit pricey. Most of the records at Cactus were on the high end. I have not gone back since this first visit. Full on vacation mode makes for a quick post on today’s subject. I am in Amsterdam. This post was written before I left.
The Big Guy, Clarence Clemons, was well known for his work with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. He also worked as a solo artist. His death from complications from a stroke in 2011 sent shockwaves thru the New Jersey music scene as well as the world of rock and roll. Today, Clemons’ nephew, Jake fills the void in the E Street band.
This record, released in 1983, was I think the first of three records Clemons would record with the Red Bank Rockers. Led on vocals by John “JT” Bowen, it is a good collection of sax driven rhythm and blues. A Springsteen penned track, “Savin’ Up” features the Boss himself on rhythm guitar. Overall, it is a decent enough album which I would have written more on had I not been on vacation this week/month.
For a sample, I went with “Resurrection Shuffle”.
Despite being on the high money end, this record is satisfactory enough.