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In 1954, 12 year old Jerry Williams, then performing under the name Little Jerry Williams, made his first recording for Mechanic Records, a blues stomp with a shockingly mature vocal performance. Through the 60s Williams career developed with a number of successful singles, including Im the Lover Man and Baby Youre My Everything, as well as writing and producing hits for Dee Dee Warwick, Doris Duke, and Patti LaBelle and the Blue Belles.It was in 1970, however, that the full extent of Williams eccentric creative genius was unleashed on the world for the first time, with the birth of his musical alter-ego, Swamp Dogg. Created to occupy the body while the search party was out looking for Jerry Williams, who was mentally missing in action due to certain pressures, mal-treatments and failure to get paid royalties on over fifty single records, the Swamp Dogg alias, still in use today, allowed Williams to create music that was bolder, raunchier, and more honest to his creative instincts. The Doggs cult classic debut Total Destruction to Your Mind struck a powerful blend of Williams classic soulful sensibilities and the blooming psychedelia of the time. Infused in the swirling brew is Swamps blink-and-youll-miss-it humor, a number of acid odes, and a heavy dose of sharp political insight. Though the psychedelic strangeness alienated R&B fans of the time, and the authentic R&B infrastructure prevented it from clicking with hippie audiences, it has retroactively received legendary status in cult music circles.Now, 50 years afterTotal Destructionintroduced Swamp Dogg to an unprepared world, and nearly 70 since Little Jerry Williams went into the studio for Mechanic, Williams brings usI Need A Job So I Can Buy More Autotune. A spiritual successor to 2018s hitLove, Loss and Autotune, this album continues to push Swamps sonic exploration of the effect as one of his many creative weapons. In the extended tradition ofTotal Destruction, Swamp Doggs 2021 LP neatly balances sleek modern production techniques with that classic Dogg sound that has anchored Williams music since the 70s. Subtle yet soulful drumming, skin-tight horn grooves and meandering funk guitar leads create a sonic landscape fitting Swamp Doggs iconic croon, occasionally drenched in the titular autotune.1. I Need A Job 2. Cheating In The Daylight 3. Soul To Blessed Soul 4. She Got That Fire 5. I Need Your Body 6. Darlin’ Darlin’ Darlin’ 7. Full-Time Woman 8. Cheating All Over Again 9. Show Me
- Genre: R&B
- Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item’s shipment.**
- Format: Vinyl
- Internal ID: JITRE
- Released: 2/25/22
- Format Detail: LP Pink Vinyl [w/ download card]
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