The Best of Doug Sahm & The Sir Douglas Quintet 1968-1975

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The British Invasion of the mid-1960s was so pervasive that it didn't take much more than a modified pudding-bowl haircut and appending "Sir" to your name to make a substantial portion of the record-buying public think you were one of those hip, loyal-to-the-crown blokes just then dominating the airwaves. But "Sir Douglas" was actually Texan Doug Sahm, and the Quintet owed less to the Beatles than to Tex-Mex border sounds--the hybrid of rock, country, and conjunto that Sahm seemingly absorbed like a sponge. This collection picks up after their early regional successes (and the shuffling gem "She's About a Mover"), spanning the period from their national breakthrough, "Mendocino" (with its sparkling Farfisa organ fills by Augie Meyers) through the mid-'70s. In between, Sahm and company mirrored the hippie-driven musical eclecticism of the era in his own idiosyncratic way. In fact, the music herein is the roots of Sahm and Meyers's beloved Texas Tornados, as attested by tracks like "Nuevo Laredo," "Let's Go to Mexico," and "Texas Tornado." If joyous musical border-hopping is your pleasure, look no further. --Jerry McCulley

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Average customer rating: obscure gem A great introduction to a Texas legend Best Texas Music a great gift A real treasure

The Best of Doug Sahm & the Sir Douglas Quintet 1968-1975 Doug Sahm & The Sir Douglas Quintet Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: The Best of Doug Sahm &Friends Doug Sahm and Band Live From Austin Texas Texas Tornados Mendocino ASIN: B000001FYT Release Date: 1990-07-19

Tracks:

1. Mendocino
2. Sunday Sunny Mill Valley Groove Day
3. I'm Glad For Your Sake (But I'm Sorry For Mine)
4. Texas Me
5. You Never Get Too Big And You Sure don't Get Too Heavy, That You Don't Have To Stop And Pay Some...
6. Song Of Everything
7. Catch The Man On The Rise
8. At The Crossroads
9. In The Dark
10. Nuevo Laredo
11. I Wanna Be Your Mama Again
12. I Don't Want To Go Home
13. Be Real
14. Papa Ain't Salty
15. The Gypsy
16. Wasted Days And Wasted Nights
17. Michoacan
18. Westside Blues Again
19. (Is Anybody Going To) San Antone
20. Texas Tornado
21. Baby, Let's Go To Mexico
22. I'm Not That Kat Anymore

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The British Invasion of the mid-1960s was so pervasive that it didn't take much more than a modified pudding-bowl haircut and appending "Sir" to your name to make a substantial portion of the record-buying public think you were one of those hip, loyal-to-the-crown blokes just then dominating the airwaves. But "Sir Douglas" was actually Texan Doug Sahm, and the Quintet owed less to the Beatles than to Tex-Mex border sounds--the hybrid of rock, country, and conjunto that Sahm seemingly absorbed like a sponge. This collection picks up after their early regional successes (and the shuffling gem "She's About a Mover"), spanning the period from their national breakthrough, "Mendocino" (with its sparkling Farfisa organ fills by Augie Meyers) through the mid-'70s. In between, Sahm and company mirrored the hippie-driven musical eclecticism of the era in his own idiosyncratic way. In fact, the music herein is the roots of Sahm and Meyers's beloved Texas Tornados, as attested by tracks like "Nuevo Laredo," "Let's Go to Mexico," and "Texas Tornado." If joyous musical border-hopping is your pleasure, look no further. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

obscure gem.......2007-01-24

Who is this guy? Back when music was a lot more regional in this country, you could be big in Detroit or Dallas but pretty unknown elsewhere. At least that's how I can explain why no one's heard of Doug Sahm. His songs are like Crazy Horse meets Freddy Fender - raw and loud, but somehow authentic. This is roadhouse music, like what floods out as you crack open the back door of a saloon off the interstate in a sandy Southwestern town. You've probably heard a couple tracks in movies or "classic country" (or whatever) radio over the years (Is Anybody Going to San Antone?, Mendocino). Of course, it's all fanstasy - these guys dress up like the Burrito Bros. in ersatz Nudie suits and ape a bit of "banda" accordion - yet it still rocks. Hard. Take it on the road, and turn it loud.

A great introduction to a Texas legend.......2006-12-30

If you can't dig rock, country, blues, and even some jazz, then don't bother. Doug Sahm covers it all and better than most. He's one of the best Texas ever produced, and everything he does has soul. This is a great introduction, including many great tracks by the SDQ and some solo tracks. If you like it, then by all means, dig in to his back catalog. He's one of the best musicians Texas ever produced - almost every album Doug cut has some bit of magic to it. His music always lifts my spirits and makes me feel good. If there were any justice in the world, then Doug would have had many hits, but you can find this disc and discover his wonderful music for yourself. Buy it!

Best Texas Music.......2006-11-02

Excellent CD! The best Texas music ever made. Nueva Laredo is a classic.

a great gift.......2006-08-03

I recently purchased this CD for my father, and he's been listening to it nonstop. He loved the Sir Douglas Quintet back in the 70's, and since several of the members make up this band, only with a Tex-Mex twist, he loves this group as well.

A real treasure.......2003-08-27

Everyone I play this for falls in love with it.

Average customer rating: Sounds of the early 60,s

The Best of Sir Douglas Quintet , and Doug Sahm Manufacturer: Sundazed Music Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sir Douglas Quintet Is Back! The Best of Doug Sahm & the Sir Douglas Quintet 1968-1975 Mendocino Live from Austin, Texas Live From Austin Texas ASIN: B00004TD9T Release Date: 2000-05-09

Tracks:

1. She's About a Mover
2. Beginning of the End
3. Tracker
4. You're Out Walking the Streets Tonight
5. In the Pines
6. In the Jailhouse Now
7. Quarter to Three
8. It's a Man Down There
9. Rains Came
10. Please Just Say So
11. We'll Take Our Last Walk Tonight
12. Walking the Streets
13. Bacon Fat
14. Blue Norther

Album Description

Reissue of ultra-rare 1966 release featuring Tex-Mex hits 'She's About A Mover' & 'The Rains Came' plus two bonus tracks 'Bacon Fat' & 'Blue Norther'. New liner notes with unseen vintage photos. 14 tracks in all. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Sounds of the early 60,s.......2006-02-23

I'm delighted I bought this album, particularly for the first track She's about a mover. This was a new sound to a young Dublin guy and it was great! Track 4 is another gem. The whole album has a simple sound that the kids nowadays might scoff at but the memories of the 60's and early "blues" clubs come flooding back when you play this CD. Good value for money- it's already on my ipod!!

Average customer rating: Almost paradise!! Will Have To Do Until The Real Thing Comes Along aint given you one red copper cent There's only 1 Doug

The Best of Doug Sahm &Friends Doug Sahm & Friends Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Doug Sahm & the Sir Douglas Quintet 1968-1975 Groover's Paradise The Return of Wayne Douglas Doug Sahm and Band Live From Austin Texas ASIN: B0000032UH Release Date: 1992-07-14

Tracks:

1. Texas Tornado
2. Nitty Gritty
3. San Antone, (Is Anybody Going To) - (with Bob Dylan)
4. Poison Love
5. Wallflower - (with Bob Dylan)
6. Dealer's Blues
7. Ain't That Loving You
8. San Francisco FM Blues
9. I Get Off
10. Juan Mendoza
11. Box Car Hobo - (previously unreleased)
12. Image Of Me, The - (previously unreleased)
13. Tennessee Blues
14. Blue Horizon - (previously unreleased)
15. Your Friends
16. Song About Myself, A - (previously unreleased)
17. Hard Way
18. Betty Jo (previously unreleased)
19. Chicano

Customer Reviews:

Almost paradise!!.......2001-03-23

I bought this CD because it includes some of the tracks of my favorite Doug Sahm recording...DOUG SAHM and BAND. I only wish the song "Its Gonna be Easy" was included in this compilation. Anyways the DOUG SAHM and BAND tunes on this CD offer a rough, unpolished but groooovy sound. Doug and his collaborating musicians offer up a delicious mix of tex-mex, blues and western music. This CD is not for folks wanting a clean polished sound....this is the REAL thang!!!!

Will Have To Do Until The Real Thing Comes Along.......2000-09-27

I bought this CD only because it was the only place to find most of the material from Doug's 1973 Atlantic recording Doug Sahm and The Band. That album featured the likes of David Bromberg, David "Fathead" Newman, Flaco Jiminez, Dr John and the infamous Robert Zimmerman. With a cast of legends such as this, it was nearly impossible to live up to the hype. However, I think that session produced more than it's share of standouts. Faded Love, San Antoine, Dealer's Blues and Dylan's great composition Wallflower are all praiseworthy.

I did find a copy of Doug Sahm and The Band reissued on the Edsel label. So it's out theresomewhere. Until then, look to this Rhino collection to fill in the gaps.

aint given you one red copper cent.......2000-06-22

the blues tunes on this disc are pure doug. your friends, san francisco fm blues, and aint that lovin you are as good as it gets. this is the stuff doug used to lay down at the old soap. i can still see him with hat and fender pushing his glasses higher on his nose, telling jack barber or rocky morales how he wanted something done-without missing a lick. there are other good tunes here. if you are a DOUGIE fan you should pick it up.

There's only 1 Doug.......2000-01-01

My collection of Doug's CD is more almost complete. Although not his best, a little patchy,there are some rediscovered gems. Poison Love is superb, a fantastic wall of sound. Tennessee Blue is great with plenty of other must play again gems. So sad to hear of Doug's passing.

Average customer rating: A MUST HAVE COLLECTION FOR ANY SIR DOUGLAS FAN

She's About a Mover: The Best of Crazy Cajun Recording Doug Sahm & the Sir Douglas Quintet Manufacturer: Edsel Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00001ZWHA Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. Nuevo Laredo
2. It's a Man Down There
3. She's About a Mover
4. T-Bone Shuffle
5. Rains Came
6. Isabella
7. You've Got Your Good Thing Down
8. Quarter to Three
9. Funky Side of Your Mind
10. Seguin
11. Just a Teeny Bit of Your Love
12. Bacon Fat
13. Blue Norther
14. Dallas Alice
15. Revolutionary Ways

Album Description

15 of Doug Sahm & The Sir Douglas Quintet's finest recordings for the Crazy Cajun label, including 'She's About A Mover'. 1999 release.

Customer Reviews:

A MUST HAVE COLLECTION FOR ANY SIR DOUGLAS FAN.......2001-03-22

It seems you have to buy at least 2 or 3 greatest hits collections of Sir Douglas to get everything you want. Their Greatest Hits 1968-75 was good, but it still omits some essential Sir Douglas songs, including "SHE'S ABOUT A MOVER". But on these Crazy Cajun recordings, just about every song on this cd was left off their other Greatest Hits album. With this you get that big hit "She's About A Mover", "T-Bone Shuffle", which was a staple of all their live shows. Other favorites on here are the always fun "Just a Teeny Bit Of Your Love", "Revolutionary Ways", and my personal favorite, the 8 minute "Funky Side Of Your Mind". This is a fantastic version of this song that's guaranteed to get your toes tapping. The music on here was taken from the many Crazy Cajun sessions Sir Douglas did between 1965-77. There are a couple early songs here that are not quite the sound quality of their later music, but their still not bad. The only song I wish they had included here was "Mendicino". But like I said, you can't get every Sir Douglas song you like on just one cd. But for me, I like this album every bit as much as their other Best Of compilation. I recommend getting them both, because you can never have too much of a good thing like Sir Douglas.

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Antone's: Bringing You The Best In Blues (featuring: Luther Tucker, Candye Kane, Doyle Bramhall, Kim Wilson, Sue Foley, Snooky Pryor, Doug Sahm, Lewis Cowdrey) Can't Live Without It - Luther Tucker / Voodoo Man , Why'd You Have to Say That "L Word?" - Candye Kane , Bird Nest on the Ground - Doyle Bramhall , Baby Please Don't Lie to Me - Kim Wilson , Give Me Time - Sue Foley , Slow Down Baby - Snooky Pryor , She Put the Hurt on Me - Doug Sahm , It Won't Be Long - Candye Kane , Itchy and Scratchy - Lewis Cowdrey , and Keep on Drinking - Luther Tucker / Stop These Teardrops ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000OU9Q9C

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