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Travis Wammack - That Scratchy Guitar From Memphis (BCD 15415)




The "scratchy guitar" of the title refers to Travis Wammack's 1964 hit instrumental "Scratchy" as well as his trebly, frenetic guitar style. "Scratchy," with a melody borrowed from Mel Tormé's 1962 hit "Comin' Home Baby" and a bizarre vocal break consisting of backwards tape effects, was only a minor hit in its day but should be regarded as a classic of instrumental rock & roll. That Scratchy Guitar from Memphis gathers 21 recordings Wammack made between 1961-1967, most of which have never before been commercially released. An instrumental rendition of "Louie Louie" on Atlantic Records was Wammack's second and final chart hit of the '60s, and it too is included along with a "Scratchy" retread titled "Umm, How Sweet It Is." Most of the recordings are instrumentals that feature Wammack's bold, funky playing, but there are also several vocal cuts and novelties that display his offbeat sense of humor. "It's Karate Time" is punctuated with karate-chopping grunts years in advance of Carl Douglas' "Kung Fu Fighting," and the title of "There's a UFO Up There" speaks for itself. Wammack isn't a great singer, but he's an enthusiastic vocalist whose efforts are not a detraction where they appear. It's easy to see from cuts like "Super Soul Beat" why Wammack ended up playing guitar for so many soul artists in the '70s -- he's definitely in the groove. Bear Family has done an excellent job of compiling Wammack's early hits and vault holdings for collectors of instrumental rock & roll and those who appreciate great guitarists.



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   1. Bear Family Records - Night Train                       [02:40]
   2. Bear Family Records - Fire Fly                          [01:37]
   3. Bear Family Records - It's Karate Time                  [02:31]
   4. Bear Family Records - Scratchy                          [02:36]
   5. Bear Family Records - Flip, Flop Bop                    [02:52]
   6. Bear Family Records - Your Love                         [00:26]
   7. Bear Family Records - Louie, Louie                      [02:10]
   8. Bear Family Records - Tech-Nically Speaking             [00:40]
   9. Bear Family Records - Hallelujah, I Love Her So         [02:11]
  10. Bear Family Records - Thunder Road                      [03:23]
  11. Bear Family Records - I Ain't Lyin'                     [02:24]
  12. Bear Family Records - Upset                             [01:56]
  13. Bear Family Records - Super Soul Beat                   [01:54]
  14. Bear Family Records - Distortion, Pt. 2                 [02:14]
  15. Bear Family Records - There's A Ufo Up There            [02:18]
  16. Bear Family Records - Umm, How Sweet It Is              [02:38]
  17. Bear Family Records - Hide Away                         [02:53]
  18. Bear Family Records - Find Another Man                  [02:41]
  19. Bear Family Records - Fannie Mae                        [02:37]
  20. Bear Family Records - You Are My Sunshine               [02:21]
  21. Bear Family Records - Memphis                           [02:19]

Playing Time.........: 47:29
Total Size...........: 108,72 MB



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