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Blues File: review Albert Collins "The Iceman At Mount Fuji"

From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
Length: 02:10

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Default-piece-image-0 Aired April 21, 2005 WXPN-FM Philadelphia Newly available recordings of the "Master Of The Telecaster" Albert Collins recorded at the Mount Fuji Jazz Festival in 1992 about a year before his death are a welcome addition to his catalog and a reminder of his special place in the world of blues musicians.

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Aired April 21, 2005 WXPN-FM Philadelphia Newly available recordings of the "Master Of The Telecaster" Albert Collins recorded at the Mount Fuji Jazz Festival in 1992 about a year before his death are a welcome addition to his catalog and a reminder of his special place in the world of blues musicians.

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Review of Blues File: review Albert Collins "The Iceman At Mount Fuji"

Wonderful introduction to the legend in 40 seconds. The rest of the piece captures the style, voice, and humor in Collin's playing with the right choice in song clips and facts. Those who are unfamiliar with the 'Iceman' will find this piece and the album an ideal beginners lesson in blues music.

Broadcast History

April 21, 2005 WXPN-FM Philadelphia

Timing and Cues

self-contained. Starts with btheme and host intro. Fades at 2:10.

Musical Works

Music selections in the piece, in order of their use:

format:
Artist "Song Title"
Label: Album Title
© Year Copyright Holder
Catalog #

Albert Collins "Frosty"
Fuel 2000: The Iceman At Mount Fuji
© 2005 Fuel 2000 Records, Inc.
302 061 457 2

Albert Collins "Same Old Thing"
Fuel 2000: The Iceman At Mount Fuji
© 2005 Fuel 2000 Records, Inc.
302 061 457 2

Albert Collins "Lights Are On But Nobody's Home"
Fuel 2000: The Iceman At Mount Fuji
© 2005 Fuel 2000 Records, Inc.
302 061 457 2

Albert Collins "Put The Shoe On The Other Foot"
Fuel 2000: The Iceman At Mount Fuji
© 2005 Fuel 2000 Records, Inc.
302 061 457 2

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