As an overview of Crayton's work for Modern from 1948-51, this might not be ideal, as only about half of it appeared on singles during that time; the rest was mostly unissued until the 1980s and 1990s, some making their first appearance on this CD. It also means that some of his Modern singles, including his biggest hit for the label (the ballad "I Love You So"), aren't here, as they were saved for another Ace volume of Crayton's Modern sides. Those considerations aside, this is superi...   [ read more ]

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Pee Wee Crayton, a popular L.A.-based blues singer and guitarist, recorded frequently between 1947-57 but this 1970 session was his first full album and ended an eight-year drought in the studios. At 55, Crayton performed some country-flavored tunes and soul ballads but is at his best on the simpler straightahead blues such as a spirited "Let the Good Times Roll," the atmospheric instrumental "Blues After Hours," "Things I Used to Do" and "S.K. Blues" which at 6:24 is easily the longest performanc...   [ read more ]

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Although he is most often compared to fellow Texan guitarist T-Bone Walker, Pee Wee Crayton had a more aggressive style as a guitarist, and particularly on his incendiary instrumentals, he pushed through to a place all his own. This 25-track set collects several of Crayton's early recordings for Modern Records, which date from the late '40s, and then tacks on a few scattered sides recorded in 1960 for Kent Records. Several of those trademark instrumentals are here, including one of {$Crayton...   [ read more ]

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