Johnson city, East Tennessee-Hometown of Mr. Bleu Jackson, singer, songwriter & guitar player. A very accomplished musician who seems to live & breathe his kind of music. Bleu Jackson's songs are fuelled by deep-rooted passion, respect, and occasional despair. This opinion is shared by roots music greats such as Johnny Winter, Homesick James, Sonny Burgess, Sam Lay, Earl Gaines, Billy C Farlow, Mojo Buford & Fred James. They all chose to cover his songs. BLUES REVIEW Magazine says " Bleu jackson has a good thing going....a voice, part Delbert McClinton & part Tony Joe White. But it is the writing that brings you back for a second listening. Phil Leonard, WETS-FM, program director adds "The blues is not a mere piece of Americana musical history; it continues to live & evolve; Bleu Jackson carries the lantern that shines the light onto tomorrow's stories. Check out "Tight Red Dress" & the soulful " I Need you". Also Johnny Winter's version of "Lightning" available on MCA records "The Winter of '88.. Other Bleu Jackson's music is available on TAXIM RECORDS-Asendorf, Germany. Let's take it to the lowest common denominator, Bleu Jackson claims "SURVIVAL IS SUCCESS" Booking info STRANGE ANGEL PROD - P.O. box 164 -Johnson City, Tn 37605 -Phone 423 676-4786 E-Mail Bleu Jackson @Yahoo.Com.. All songs produced by Mr Fred James for BLUESlAND Productions./BMI.
Track List:
1. Tight Red Dress
2. Young Girl
3. Sunnyland
4. Into the Arms of Love
5. 29 Miles
6. I Need You
7. You Left Your Mark On Me
8. Butler Bridge
9. Five O'clock News
10. Gotta Leave This Town
11. Don't Cry For Me
12. I Got Wise
13. Some Never Learn
14. My Money's Funny
15. Breakdown
16. Lightning
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