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Ted Hawkins (1936-1995), American Soul and Blues Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist


Al Dente

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A friend, who is always mining for gems musically speaking, turned me on to Ted Hawkins several years ago. I only have one of his recordings. "The Next Hundred Years" is well worth checking out. His voice is somehow warm and sweet yet hardened and haunting. There's definitely a bluesy aspect to his music, but also a lot of folk and soul. I can't really think of anyone quite like him.

He was a busker at heart; always reluctant to record his music. 

One of my favorite tunes is "Strange Conversation":

  • I had a strange conversation
  • My baby called me on the phone
  • She said that your next lover's gonna be the blues
  • And now I'm gonna be gone
     

I like his take on Credence Clearwater Revival's "Long As I Can See The Light":

Enjoy!

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