Clarence Clemons and the Red Bank Rockers- Rescue

dscn5563This 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.76723132_10_wide-54b36816cf7d03883e610e1475f289dfecbcbedb-s900-c85

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.dscn5564

For a sample, I went with “Resurrection Shuffle”.876e5af80f215c7977da91113d252e1b

Despite being on the high money end, this record is satisfactory enough.