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Robert Cray - Strong Persuader

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Strong Persuader is a 1986 studio album by American singer and guitarist Robert Cray, released by Mercury Records. The record brought Cray to a wider audience by combining electric blues guitar with elements of soul, rhythm and blues, and polished contemporary production. It includes the songs "Smoking Gun" and "Right Next Door (Because of Me)," and it received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Recording.

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What year was Robert Cray's Strong Persuader released?

Strong Persuader was released in 1986 on Mercury Records. The album served as Robert Cray's mainstream breakthrough, bringing blues music back into the pop and rock spotlight.

Did the Strong Persuader album win any major music awards?

Yes, the album won the Grammy Award for Best Blues Recording. Its massive crossover success also resulted in heavy rotation on MTV for the album's lead music video.

What was the biggest hit single from Strong Persuader?

The song "Smoking Gun" was the album's biggest hit, reaching high on both the mainstream rock and R&B singles charts. The track's relatable lyrics about infidelity helped introduce Robert Cray to a massive global audience.

What is the musical style of Strong Persuader?

The album is heavily praised for seamlessly blending traditional Chicago blues with soul and R&B influences. Cray's smooth vocal delivery and concise, melodic guitar solos gave the record a highly accessible sound that broadened the genre's appeal.

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