Jimmy Liggins And His Drops of Joy - Jimmy Liggins and His Drops of Joy (CD)

All Music Guide

The music of Jimmy Liggins differs greatly from his elder brother Joe's in many respects. Whereas Joe was a more schooled musician, Jimmy was harder, brasher and altogether from the rougher and cruder side of the street. This 25track collection brings together all the notable tracks Jimmy recorded for Art Rupe's Specialty label between 1947 and 1954. The music Liggins made during his stay at the label produced several RB hits, most notably the jumpblues perennial "Drunk" (complete with crudely overdubbed lead vocal) and the protorock roll classic "Cadillac Boogie," which in turn provided the basis for Jackie Brenston's "Rocket 88."

- Cub Koda, All Music Guide