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Boz Scaggs's 1976 breakthrough, SILK DEGREES, was not only his biggest-selling album, it was also one of his best. Here Scaggs collaborated with keyboardist and bandleader David Paich, who would soon form the hugely successful band Toto with this record's drummer, Jeff Porcaro. In Paich, Scaggs found a foil who added just enough pop gloss to make his blues- and R&B-tinged material palatable to the masses. Crucially, though, the pair keeps Scaggs's remarkable voice at the center of things, never going too far overboard with the studio polish. As a result, hit singles "Lowdown" and, particularly, the horn-spiked R&B of "Lido Shuffle" still sound fresh, while the ballads remain soulful. A year or so later, Rita Coolidge would take one of those ballads, "We're All Alone," into the Billboard Top Ten with her own version.
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Recorded at Davlen Sound Studios and Hollywood Sound Studios, Los Angeles, California.
Personnel: Louie Shelton, Fred Tackett (guitar); Chuck Findley, Dick Hyde, Jim Horn, Plas Johnson , Tom Scott, Vincent DeRosa, Paul Hubinon, Bud Shank (horns); David Paich (keyboards); David Hungate (bass guitar); Jeff Porcaro (drum).
Personnel: Boz Scaggs (vocals); Fred Tackett, Louie Shelton (guitars); Les Dudek (slide guitar); Plas Johnson (tenor saxophone, horns); Bud Shank (saxophones, horns); Chuck Findley (horns, flugelhorn); Jim Horn, Tom Scott, Dick Hyde, Paul Hubinon, Vincent deRosa (horns); David Paich (keyboards, synthesizer); David Hungate (bass); Jeff Porcaro (drums, percussion); Carolyn Willis, Marty McCall, Jim Gilstrap, Augie Johnson, Maxine Green, Pepper Swenson (background vocals).
Mojo (Publisher) (p.130) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he record is solid the whole way through, luxuriating in a range of styles from R&B to reggae to rock."
Lowdown Great bass (David Hungate) and drums (Jeff Porcaro)!!! One of the best rhythm of all time. This grammy winning song was written by Boz Scaggs and David Paich. Submitted by henry (Phils) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A Classic. Remastered or not,this album always sounds great. This has always been one of my favorites. The album where Boz and company got it all together perfectly. A must own for any music collection. Submitted by Joe (Milwaukee,WI,USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Boz at his Best This is without a doubt
Boz best album ever released.It is full of well crafted good songs
and its even better remastered Submitted by mark2s (Syracuse,New York) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
It's about time! I have waited years for this remaster and it was well worth the wait. Boz sounds better than ever and I dig the bonus tracks as well! If you loved this album in the 70's, this is a must have to your collection. Submitted by William M. Vail, Jr. (Orlando, FL, U.S.A.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 3 found this helpful.
Boz at his best This album is long over do. He should remaster all of his albums. Great sound. Submitted by Judi (San Diego) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 1 found this helpful.
Lowdown
A Classic.
It's about time!
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