Best known as the leader of Los Angeles's premier Western-swing revivalist group the Fly Rite Boys, Big Sandy takes a solo turn on Dedicated to You. Focusing on doo-wop and R&B--specifically sounds cut in the late '50s and early '60s by groups such as the Coasters, Platters, and Southern California's the Calvanes, who provide backup harmonies here--Sandy (a.k.a. Robert Williams) cruises through these vintage tracks with joy and enthusiasm, often sounding much like Frankie Lymon, especially on "Lonely Guy." "I'm Leavin' It All Up to You" is a smooth duet with Dewey Terry, who originally recorded the song for Specialty Records as one half of Don & Dewey. Dedicated to You is a treat that reveals that Big Sandy is more than just the current king of hillbilly boogie. He's a soulful crooner to boot. --Alexandra Russell
Tracklist
1. Big Sandy - Lonely Guy (2:06)
2. Big Sandy - Pretty Girls Everywhere (3:03)
3. Big Sandy - Gloria (2:22)
4. Big Sandy - Oochie Coohie (3:18)
5. Big Sandy - Baby Baby Me (2:33)
6. Big Sandy - Hey Senorita (2:15)
7. Big Sandy - Hey Girl - Hey Boy (2:49)
8. Big Sandy - Love You So (3:16)
9. Big Sandy - Death Of An Angel (3:11)
10. Big Sandy - Guided Missiles (2:37)
11. Big Sandy - Have Love Will Travel (2:50)
12. Big Sandy - Heaven And Paradise (2:51)
13. Big Sandy - I'm Leavin' It All Up To You (2:50)
14. Big Sandy - Dedicated To You (2:32)
15. Big Sandy - Yama Yama Pretty Mama (2:42)
16. Big Sandy - Queen Of My Heart (2:16)
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