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John Hammond - Wicked Grin

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description John Hammond - Wicked Grin Overview

Wicked Grin is a 2001 studio album by American blues musician John Hammond. The album consists entirely of songs written by Tom Waits, and Waits also served as producer, making it a focused interpretation of one songwriter's catalog rather than a collection of original Hammond compositions. Hammond performs the material in a blues-oriented setting that connects Waits's rough-edged writing with Hammond's vocal, guitar, and harmonica-based style.

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What is unusual about John Hammond's Wicked Grin?

The 2001 blues album draws on Tom Waits for 12 of its 13 tracks, with the closing song being a traditional gospel number. Waits also produced the record.

Did Tom Waits perform on Wicked Grin?

Yes. Waits contributed guitar and piano to parts of the album and appears vocally on the traditional closing track, "I Know I've Been Changed."

Which Tom Waits songs appear on Wicked Grin?

The track list includes "Heartattack and Vine," "Clap Hands," "Fannin Street," "Jockey Full of Bourbon," and "Murder in the Red Barn." John Hammond performs the material in a blues style rather than copying Waits's original recordings.

When and where was Wicked Grin released?

Wicked Grin was released on March 13, 2001, through Pointblank Records. It is a 13-track album running for roughly 56 minutes.

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