In the Summertime [Repetoire] (1970)

About this title: The title-track is still one of the most beguiling (if casually sexist) hits of its era, but the other 14 songs are even more interesting: Jesse Fuller-influenced jug band ("San Francisco Bay Blues," "See Me") and Tampa Red-style kazoo blues ("Maggie"), as well as the influence of Piano Red ("Mighty Man") and credible instrumental blues-rock ("Mother Fucker Boogie"). The hit "Johnny B. Badde" is here, and the band also covers rock & roll standards like "Baby Let's Play House," done in a surprisingly authentic manner for 1970. One of the CD reissue's two bonus tracks, "Tramp," busts up the ... read more

Tracks:

1. In the Summertime [Dorset]
2. See Me [Dorset]
3. Movin' On [King]
4. Maggie [Dorset]
5. Mother Fucker Boogie [Dorset/King/Earl/Co]
6. Daddie's Brew [Earl]
7. Mighty Man [Dorset]
8. Baby Let's Play House [Gunter]
9. Johnny B. Badde [Dorset]
10. San Francisco Bay Blues [Fuller]
11. Sad Eyed Joe [King]
12. My Friend [Dorset]
13. Peace in the Country [Dorset]
14. Tramp [Dorset]
15. Mungo's Blues (Dust Pneumonia Blues) [Guthrie]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.