Artist: The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Album: Butt Rockin'

Country: US

Genre: Blues-Rock, Texas Blues

Release: 1981 (2013)

Quality: FLAC | lossless



For their third album in 1981 the Fabulous Thunderbirds added the Roomful Of Blues horn section.It was cut at the Crystal Studios,Hollywood(a change from previous practice of recording in Texas).Frontman Kim Wilson wrote/co-wrote seven of the 11 cuts,another change of musical tactics.The opening track I Believe I'm In Love,has since become associated with his friend Bonnie Raitt.Standout covers include Roll,Roll,Roll-a 1958 release by Guitar Junior,and Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White-a trumpet hit for Perez Prado in 1955,now played by harmonica.Five bonus cuts include live material from Austin's Bottom Line.Booklet with authoritative and extensive liner notes written by respected Record Collector/Guitar & Bass journalist Michael Heatley.Expertly remastered by Jon Astley(who has worked on recordings by the Who,Led Zeppelin,George Harrison and many others).



Tracklist:

01. I Believe I'm In Love

02. One's Too Many

03. Give Me All Your Lovin'

04. Roll, Roll, Roll

05. Cherry Pink And Apple Blossem White

06. I Hear You Knocking

07. Tip On In

08. I'm Sorry

09. Mathilda

10. Tell Me Why

11. In Orbit

12. Things I Forgot To Do (Bonus Track)

13. Found A New Love (Bonus Track)

14. I Got Eyes (Bonus Track)

15. Someday You'll Want Me (Bonus Track)

16. I Hear You Knockin' (Live Bonus Track)

17. Mathilda (Live Bonus Track)