Born Under a Bad Sign

born under a bad sign

Track Listings
1. Snortin' Whiskey, Drinking Cocaine
2. Life In London
3. I La La La Love You
4. Getting Better
5. Wat'cha Gonna Do Without Me
6. Daddy Long Legs
7. Heat In The Street
8. School Of Hard Knocks
9. Help Me
10. Stevie
11. Ready Or Not
12. Boom Boom
13. Born Under A Bad Sign
14. Guitars From Hell

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
14 of the rocker's best, including 'Boom Boom (Out Go TheLights)', 'Snortin' Whiskey', 'Stevie', 'Heat In TheStreets' and 'Born Under A Bad Sign'. 1998 Dressed To Killrelease.

Born Under a Bad Sign,Pat Travers,Rock/Pop

Born Under a Bad Sign
Born Under a Bad Sign
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not his best sounding work by far.
  • The REAL trendsetter!.
  • Best Blues Soul
  • Inspired the blues we know so well
  • Not a bad song on here
 Born Under a Bad Sign
Albert King
Manufacturer: Stax
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006878K
Release Date: 2002-06-18

Tracks:

  1. Born Under A Bad Sign
  2. Crosscut Saw
  3. Kansas City
  4. Oh, Pretty Woman
  5. Down Don't Bother Me
  6. The Hunter
  7. I Almost Lost My Mind
  8. Personal Manager
  9. Laundromat Blues
  10. As The Years Go Passing By
  11. The Very Thought Of You

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Born Under a Bad Sign dates back to a time when albums were collections of singles, and when singles, designed for radio and jukebox play, seldom ran more than three and a half minutes. That limitation meant that artists had to make an impact quickly and firmly. In blues, the tendency of songs to go on a bit had to be curbed to produce performances with punch and point. There are few better examples of this process in action than Albert King's 1960s tracks like "Crosscut Saw," "Born Under a Bad Sign," and his story of hot whispers during the hot-wash cycle, "Laundromat Blues." With his thick voice and no-nonsense guitar, King brought absolute blues credibility to the well-made commercial single, and even tracks that were recorded purely for the album, like the aching slow blues "As the Years Go Passing By," became classics. Reissued with the original funky cover art, Born Under a Bad Sign is one of the foundation stones of a blues collection. --Tony Russell

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not his best sounding work by far........2007-04-24

This may be the album that made the man but it's not his best work. The clips above are by far the best part of the album. Less than simple blues leads, wrong notes played in several places with attempts to cover it by horns are noticible. The horn section on a couple of the songs is down right disturbing.

5 out of 5 stars The REAL trendsetter!........2007-02-12

It would appear that "King Of The Blues Guitar " contains the same tracks with additional songs thrown in. However this album was groundbreaking/trendsetting when it first was released.*I'm not seeking to use these terms flippantly as is the case with many reviewers.By the term "trendsetting" i mean to say it actually influenced thousands of guitarists including Eric Clapton who stole the lick from the intro of the title song as well as the melody for "Years Go Passing By" and used it for his intro to "Layla". The cover was striking and it's still rated as Albert's best ever release. "Personal Manager" for me is the standout track because Albert pulls out all the stops and ends up way past the 17 fret.

5 out of 5 stars Best Blues Soul.......2007-01-09

This album is not only the best of Albert King's it is also one of the best blues albums of all time. If you are into blues then there's no need for introduction, cause you already know it by now. If you are beginning to blues or just love good music you can't find a better place to start. Albert King is one the major influences in blues and guitar music. And this is his best.

5 out of 5 stars Inspired the blues we know so well .......2006-11-06

Albert King is a blues master and "Born Under a Bad Sign" is one of his most prominent achievements.On this album the band consisted of all top-notch musicians a few of which would rise to stardom. There was Steve Cropper on guitar[Blues Bros.],Booker T and Isacc Hayes(Shaft)-keyboards, Donald "Duck" Dunn on bass, Al Jackson Jr on drums , and those Memphis Horns rounding it out. Booker T. and Donald" Duck" Dunn recently did work with Neil Young and toured with CSNY on their 2000 reunion tour.

When you listen to this collection of songs you get an uncanny sense of deja vu. Like you've heard a snippet of a song somewhere before.For instance, "The Hunter" when King is singing " I've got you in the site of my love gun", immediately I recognized that line; However ,I remember it as Robert Plant bellowing it from "How Many More Times" off Led Zepplin's 1969 debut release. Or the style that Albert King had of talking in the songs. For instance "Crosscut Saw" he says "Now watch this" before breaking into a hot lead like he was going to do a trick and trying to get your attention. It made me think of Jimi when he would say "Move over rover, and let Jimi take over". And his guitar playing is profound,laying down a foundation for guitar greats like Jimi Hendrix to build their stellar style upon. It was with great insight that Bill Graham, the founder of the FILLMORE EAST and FILLMORE WEST had Albert King billed with the psychedelic San Francisco bands and white blues bands rising out of England in the late 1960's. Groups like the Yardbirds ,Cream [Eric Clapton] ,Led Zepplin [Jimmy Page], The Jeff Beck group, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. Albert King is quilted throughout the blues we know today making his contribution legendary. If you love the blues I strongly recommend "Born Under a Bad Sign" as a worthy addition to your collection.

5 out of 5 stars Not a bad song on here.......2006-10-18

A lot of Albert King's stuff has been turned into dull blues-rock cliches, but you can't blame him for that. This album is an incredibly satisfying experience. The songs are all well-written and arranged perfectly. Albert King may not have been the most versatile guitarist, but his playing always sounds good and he knew what to play and when to play it. Crosscut Saw and Personal Manager have two of the greatest guitar solos I've ever heard (I also like Albert's habit of saying things like "Watch this", "heads up", and "Woo!" during his solos). The Hunter is catchy like the flu. I Almost Lost My Mind is one of the prettiest blues songs you'll ever hear. If you like blues you will love this album.
Born Under a Bad Sign
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Born Under A Bad Sign (Single-Enhanced CD)
 Born Under a Bad Sign
Richard Hawley
Manufacturer: Mute
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EQ46G4
Release Date: 2006-03-27

Tracks:

  1. Born Under A Bad Sign
  2. Dark Road
  3. Just Like Rain (Video)

Album Description

Fourth single from one of the best albums of 2005. The Single Version of the title track is b/w a non-album track, 'Dark Road' and the enhanced video to the 'Just Like the Rain.' Mute. 2006.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Born Under A Bad Sign (Single-Enhanced CD).......2006-04-02

Richard Hawley is one of the great song-writers. This single version of "Born Under a Bad Sign" is a gem, featuring a great bridge in which his lead guitarist uses a Burns 12 stringed guitar, as he used recently at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, a great place to see any alternative rock show (March, 2006). Hawley also plays a great bridge piece on his red Gretsch (I think it was a Gretsch).The non-LP "Dark Road" increases this new CD single's appeal. And you get the video, only it should be noted that it is a Region 2 DVD and doesn't play on American Region 1 DVD players. But don't let that stop you! The single version of "Born Under a Bad Sign" and "Dark Road" are worth the small price of this new Richard Hawley CD single.
Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Greatest Hits

    Manufacturer: A&M Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Soft RockSoft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000ETWK6O

    Product Description

    Song listing: 1. Born Under a Bad Sign, 2. We're All Alone, 3. Fool That I am, 4. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher, 5. Nice Feelin', 6. The Way You Do the Things You Do, 7. I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love, 8. Words, 9. Only You Know and I Know, 10. I Don't Want to Talk About It, 11. Fever, and 12. Am I Blue.
    Born Under a Bad Sign & Other Hits
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      		Born Under a Bad Sign & Other Hits
      Albert King
      Manufacturer: Rhino Flashback
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00004TGZM
      Release Date: 2003-10-10

      Tracks:

      1. Born Under a Bad Sign
      2. Crosscut Saw
      3. Down Don't Bother Me
      4. Funk-Shun
      5. Kansas City
      6. Oh, Pretty Woman (Can't Make You Love Me)
      7. I Almost Lost My Mind
      8. Personal Manager
      9. Overall Junction
      10. Laundromat Blues
      Born Under a Bad Sign
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • why is this all time classic not available...it's a crime
      • An absolute classic, remastered in it's full glory
      		 Born Under a Bad Sign
      Albert King
      Manufacturer: Mobile Fidelity
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000000ISJ
      Release Date: 1993-04-06

      Tracks:

      1. Born Under a Bad Sign
      2. Crosscut Saw
      3. Kansas City
      4. Oh, Pretty Woman
      5. Down Don't Bother Me
      6. Hunter
      7. I Almost Lost My Mind
      8. Personal Manager
      9. Laundromat Blues
      10. As the Years Go Passing By
      11. Very Thought of You

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars why is this all time classic not available...it's a crime.......1999-08-24

      A true, all time classic. The personell, the music, the style. This album being out of print proves that the record industry is not a music industry.

      5 out of 5 stars An absolute classic, remastered in it's full glory.......1998-12-19

      An often overlooked classic, which features multiple blues "standards" , (soon to be cribbed by the likes of Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughn) this pivotal electric blues record is in full swing on the excellently mastered (if overpriced) Mobile Fidelity edition. The kick of Alberts' rhythm section (here Booker T.and the MG's with Steve Cropper) really frees up the master to concentrate on his phenomenal soloing. This album needs to be bought, and quickly.
      Born Under a Bad Neon Sign
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        		Born Under a Bad Neon Sign
        The Flaming Stars
        Manufacturer: Big Beat UK
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B000HOJNHU
        Release Date: 2006-10-09

        Tracks:

        1. Senator Mccarthy Paranoid Witch Hunt Blues
        2. Born Under A Bad Neon Sign
        3. Treptower Park
        4. Should’ve Happened Before
        5. Cold War One
        6. It’s So Fine
        7. Something’s Wrong With This Picture
        8. Too Late To Turn Back, Too Early To Say Goodbye
        9. All This (And So Much More)
        10. Keine Ahnung
        11. Fistfull Of Kittens Teeth
        12. All The Same To Me
        13. God Told Me To Do It

        Album Description

        North London's finest are back with a brand new studio album "Born Under A Bad Neon Sign". Recorded in spring 2006 and following hot on the heels of the highly acclaimed career-to-date 2CD collection "London After Midnight: Singles, Rarities & Bar Room Floor-Fillers" (Big Beat CDWKM2 259). Since 1995, they have recorded seven other albums, fourteen singles, seven John Peel sessions and toured as far afield as Japan and the USA.
        Born Under a Bad Sign
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Born Under a Bad Sign
          Albert King
          Manufacturer: Collectables
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000BPPVNU
          Release Date: 2005-12-27

          Tracks:

          1. Born Under A Bad Sign
          2. Crosscut Saw
          3. Down Don't Bother Me
          4. Funk-Shun
          5. Kansas City
          6. Oh, Pretty Woman (Can't Make You Love Me)
          7. I Almost Lost My Mind
          8. Personal Manager
          9. Overall Junction
          10. Laundromat Blues
          Born Under a Bad Sign
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Born Under a Bad Sign
            Pat Travers
            Manufacturer: Dressed to Kill
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B00000G0VH
            Release Date: 1999-10-05

            Tracks:

            1. Snortin' Whiskey, Drinkin' Cocaine
            2. Life In London
            3. I La La La Love You
            4. Getting Better
            5. Wat'cha Gonna Do Without Me
            6. Daddy Long Legs
            7. Heat In The Street
            8. School Of Hard Knocks
            9. Help Me
            10. Stevie
            11. Ready Or Not
            12. Boom Boom
            13. Born Under The Bad Sign
            14. Guitars From Hell
            Born Under a Bad Sign
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              		Born Under a Bad Sign
              Various Artists
              Manufacturer: Connoisseur Coll.
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              Chicago BluesChicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
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              ASIN: B0000086RF
              Release Date: 1995-02-10

              Tracks:

              1. Born Under a Bad Sign - Albert King
              2. Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King
              3. Shake Your Hips - Slim Harpo
              4. Nine Below Zero - Sonny Boy Williamson [II]
              5. Tell Mama - Etta James
              6. I Got My Eyes on You - Buddy Guy
              7. Long Tall Woman - Elmore James
              8. Freight Train - Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry
              9. Roberta, Pts. 1 & 2 - Leadbelly
              10. Whiskey and Good Time Blues - Big Bill Broonzy
              11. Cross Road Blues - Robert Johnson
              12. Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out - Bessie Smith
              13. John the Revelator - Son House
              14. Boogie Chillen' - John Lee Hooker
              15. One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer - Jimmy Witherspoon
              16. Dust My Broom - Taj Mahal
              17. Stormy Monday Blues - Bobby "Blue" Bland
              18. Blues in the Bottle - Lightnin' Hopkins
              19. (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man - Muddy Waters
              20. Smokestack Lightning
              Born Under a Bad Sign
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • What are the Tracks on this album?
              		 Born Under a Bad Sign
              Albert King
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B0000564QF

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars What are the Tracks on this album?.......2000-12-05

              I'll gladly pay the money if this is the album with "If the washing don't get you" but how can you offer it 'blind'? please list the songs included. If it has the proper songs it is definitely a 5-star album.

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