The Real Deal

• Artist: John Primer
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1995
• Total Time: 48:11
• Genre: Blues

Review

Thought they didn't make traditional Chicago blues albums worthy of the name anymore? Guess again: Primer's major-label bow is an entirely satisfying affair produced by Mike Vernon that's long on intensity and devoid of pretension. Lots of originals, a handful of well-chosen covers, and a vicious band (pianist David Maxwell and harpist Billy Branch solo stunningly) help make the set go, while Primer grabs hold of the opportunity with a vise-like grip and makes believe it's the 1950s all over again. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Stop Draggin' That Chain Around	Bob "Rattlesnake" Greenlee	John Primer	(4:14)
Tomorrow Might Not Be the Same		John Primer	(4:08)
Still in Love with You		John Primer	(4:52)
Blind Man Blues	Lafayette Leake	John Primer	(4:34)
How Long Will You Be Mine		John Primer	(3:22)
Good Understanding	Willie Dixon	John Primer	(2:59)
Come Back Baby	Walter Davis	John Primer	(4:53)
Cryin' for Your Love		John Primer	(3:51)
Bad Blood	Mike Vernon, Bob Ross	John Primer	(3:29)
I Called My Baby		John Primer	(4:49)
She Won't Gimme No Lovin'	John Mayall, Albert King	John Primer	(3:39)
Tired and Worried		John Primer	(3:21)

Credits

Alison Tutton (Design), Mike Vernon (Liner Notes), Bill Dahl (Liner Notes), Tim Young (Editing), Jake Dawson (Guitar), Billy Branch (Harmonica), Tim Young (Compilation), David Maxwell (Piano), Paul Natkin (Photography), Earl Howell (Drums), John Primer (Guitar), Michael Freeman (Engineer), Tim Young (Digital Mastering), Johnny B. Gayden (Bass), John Primer (Vocals), Mike Vernon (Producer)