Wham/Where There’s A Will There’s A Way/The Bounce/I’ll Keep You Happy/Memphis/Baby What’s Wrong/ Down & Out/Satisfied/Suzie Q/Why/Down In The Dumps
The Wham Of The Memphis Man was the debut album from the American blues rock guitarist Lonnie Mack. The Memphis in the title refers to his US top five instrumental cover of the well known Chuck Berry song. (US:103)
“Entertaining rock 'n' roll by one of the first guitar heroes. Well balanced mixture of instrumentals, rhythm & blues and soul. Worth checking out.”
“Great guitar in a blues/swamp rock style. Wham is a standout, but every song rocks out. If you like blues, jam bands, surf guitar, or just plain incredible guitar playing, get this one.”
“Lonnie Mack was a roadhouse blues-rock legend, modern rock's first true guitar hero. His playing has influenced the course of rock and roll and had an impact on many of modern rock's current guitar heroes.”
“On this great album, Lonnie Mack shows off awesome guitar skills, as well as a soulful, gospel-tinged voice that was ahead of its time. Every cut on this record is choice, but in particular, his famous instrumental Wham and his cover of Chuck Berry's Memphis are standouts. This is a must for blues lovers, guitar music lovers, and classic 60s soul/R & B lovers.”
“The stars definitely all came together when this was recorded. Great songs, great arrangements, wailing chick backup singers, sizzling sax, rocking drums - and Mack's mind-boggling guitar playing which set a standard for musicality, fluidity and drive that has rarely ever been matched. He was just a kid, but he played with total confidence and great taste. The solos complement the songs, rather than dominate them; his playing is awe-inspiring, but not over-the-top or self-indulgent. His singing is very good; soulful, but again without any histrionics."
“One of the best kept secrets of the sixties. This is an album that was ahead of its time. Beautiful production of gospel soul music by one of the great guitarists of his era.”
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