hot tracks

Cut in New York in 1979 with the Nighthawks.

It is one of Hammonds best albums, and perversely has one of the worst covers.

Hammond alternates up-tempo and slow numbers by the blues greats, with his interpretation of Howling Wolfs Whos Been Talkin being an especial triumph.

Track listing:


MAMA KEEP YOUR BIG MOUTH SHUT
WHOS BEEN TALKIN
SUGAR MAMA
HOWLING FOR MY DARLING
YOU BETTER WATCH YOURSELF
PRETTY THING
CARESS ME BABY
NADINE
LAST NIGHT
SWEET HOME CHICAGO