Cuby + Blizzards - Desolation 2LP

Cuby + Blizzards – Desolation 2LP

Available at Bennies Fifties and the online Fifties Store

Discover an important chapter in Dutch blues history with Cuby + Blizzards – Desolation. Originally released in 1966, this legendary album is one of the most significant early recordings by the Dutch blues band led by singer Harry 'Cuby' Muskee. With their raw, authentic sound and deep appreciation for American blues music, Cuby + Blizzards became one of the most influential bands in the Dutch blues and rock scene.

Desolation captures the band's distinctive combination of blues, rhythm & blues and blues rock. Harry Muskee's powerful vocals, expressive guitar playing and captivating rhythms give the album its timeless character. Songs such as “Hobo Blues”, “Gin House Blues”, “Five Long Years” and “Desolation Blues” perfectly showcase the emotional intensity and musical talent of this remarkable Dutch blues group.

This expanded double vinyl LP edition features the eight tracks from the original album alongside a generous selection of additional recordings, including “L.S.D. (Got A Million Dollars)”, “Your Body, Not Your Soul”, “Back Home” and “Distant Smile”. With 23 tracks spread across four sides, this release offers a wonderful overview of the early music of Cuby + Blizzards. An excellent addition for fans of classic blues, blues rock and Dutch music history.

Tracklist

LP 1

Side A

A1 Thing I Remember
A2 Hobo Blues
A3 Just For Fun
A4 I'm In Love

Side B

B1 Gin House Blues
B2 Desolation Blues
B3 Five Long Years
B4 Let's Make It

LP 2

Side C

C1 Stumble & Fall
C2 I'm So Restless
C3 L.S.D. (Got A Million Dollars)
C4 Your Body, Not Your Soul
C5 Back Home
C6 Sweet Mary
C7 You Don't Know
C8 Richard Cory

Side D

D1 Feeling Like A Suit-case
D2 Distant Smile
D3 Don't Know Which Way To Go
D4 The Sunshine Of Your Shadow
D5 Crying Tears
D6 Nostalgic Toilet
D7 116 A Queensway

Specifications

Artist: Cuby + Blizzards

Title: Desolation

Format: 2LP

Original release: 1966

Genre: Blues / Blues Rock / Rhythm & Blues

Number of tracks: 23

Number of records: 2

Edition: Expanded edition with additional recordings

Highlights

Legendary 1966 blues album by Cuby + Blizzards

Featuring the powerful vocals of Harry 'Cuby' Muskee

Includes “Hobo Blues”, “Gin House Blues” and “Five Long Years”

Expanded double vinyl LP edition featuring 23 tracks

An important piece of Dutch blues and rock music history