Screamin' Jay Hawkins What that is! Fluorescent Orange Vinyl

Product Description:

Jalacy J. Hawkins, better known as Screamin' Jay Hawkins, was born on July 18, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio. As a young man, he played piano, boxed in local championships and learned opera at the Ohio Conservatory of Music. Although initially pursuing opera after returning from serving in World War II, Hawkins eventually sharpened his focus on the darker side of R&B and jazz, using macabre stage props, absolute wildman persona and expert voice imitating the blare and squeal of saxophones. His most notable chart-topper was the boozy, raucous 1956 hit ''I Put A Spell On You,'' which was banned by many radio stations for its suggestive groans and grunts. All things considered, Screamin' Jay Hawkins is considered one of the earliest pioneers of what would become shock rock. Recorded in 1969, years following his big hits, Screamin' Jay Hawkins' third album What That Is! showcases Hawkins in one of his most rowdy and compelling stages of his artistic career. 

Key Features:

• LIMITED Fluorescent Orange colored vinyl exclusive to RSD
• Direct-to-board LP jacket, 180g vinyl 
  
  

TRACKLIST:

SIDE A:

A1. What That Is!

A2. Feast of the Mau Mau

A3. Do You Really Love Me? 

A4. Stone Crazy

A5. I Love You

A6. Constipation Blues

SIDE B:

B1. I'm Lonely

B2. Thing Called Woman

B3. Dig!

B4. I'm Your Man

B5. Ask Him

B6. Reprise