description Freddie King - Getting Ready Overview
Getting Ready... is a studio album by Texas blues guitarist Freddie King, released in 1971 on Shelter Records. It served as his first recording for the label, marking a transition to a heavier blues-rock sound backed by rock-oriented studio musicians. Produced by Leon Russell and Don Nix, the tracklist blends original compositions with covers of contemporary rhythm and blues tracks.
This album appeals to listeners interested in the intersection of 1970s blues and rock music.
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Freddie King - Getting Ready ranks #155 of 403 in the Blues Album ranking, behind Bobby 'Blue' Bland - Call on Me, ahead of Paul Butterfield Blues Band - East-West.
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What is Freddie King's most famous song on the 'Getting Ready' album?
The debut studio album features his signature instrumental track, 'Hide Away.' Originally released as a single in 1961, the groundbreaking track reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a massive crossover blues hit.
When was Freddie King's 'Getting Ready' album released?
The tracks that makeup 'Getting Ready' were largely recorded in the early 1960s, establishing King as a Texas blues powerhouse. The album itself was officially released in 1960 by the legendary Cincinnati-based King Records label.
Who played with Freddie King on the 'Getting Ready' album?
The recording sessions prominently featured pianist Sonny Thompson, who also co-wrote many of the tracks and acted as the bandleader. The tight rhythm section on the album helped define King's punchy, horn-heavy signature sound that distinguished him from other blues guitarists.
Who originally wrote the song 'Hide Away' by Freddie King?
The classic instrumental 'Hide Away' was co-written by Freddie King alongside keyboardist Sonny Thompson. The song was famously named after Mel's Hideaway Lounge, a popular Chicago blues club where King frequently performed during his early career.
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