Comin’ up is my instru version of The Blasters “Marie, Marie”, also covered by Shakin’ Stevens in 1980 in the UK. Cut very hastely (on a 6-track Vestax MR-66 CASSETTE recorder!) during my ‘infamous’ ’97 session and unreleased so far. TRIVIA: The Blasters was formed in 1979 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and Dave Alvin (guitar), with bass guitarist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman. Phil Alvin explained the origin of the band’s name: “I thought Joe Turner’s backup band on Atlantic records were the Blues Blasters. I just took the ‘Blues’ off and Joe finally told me, that it was in fact Jimmy McCracklin’s band name, but you tell ‘im I gave you permission to steal it.” Their self-described debut album “American Music”, released on Ronny Weiser’s Rollin’ Rock label, was a blend of blues music, rockabilly, early rock and roll, punk rock, mountain music and rhythm and blues They have a devoted fan base and have received largely positive critical reviews, but have earned only limited mainstream success. Critic Mark Deming wrote of them, “the Blasters displayed a wide-ranging musical diversity and were a supremely tight and tasteful band with enough fire, smarts, and passion for two or three groups. The Alvin brothers had an early interest in blues music, and attended concerts by T-Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner and others, sometimes jamming and reminiscing with the musicians. Phil Alvin remembers that his mother would take him backstage to get …
Hank C. Burnette – “Marie, Marie”
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