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Live from Across the Pond

Robert Cray · 2006

89 min · 14 tracks · blues

A dynamic blend of soulful blues guitar and heartfelt storytelling delivered with Cray's signature vocal prowess.

Why this album works

'Live from Across the Pond' highlights Robert Cray's ability to blend traditional blues with contemporary sensibilities, contributing to his reputation as a leading modern blues musician. The album was well-received, further solidifying his legacy and earning praise for its authentic representation of his live performances.
Career context
By the time 'Live from Across the Pond' was released in 2006, Robert Cray had established himself as a prominent figure in the blues genre, having garnered multiple Grammy Awards. This live album came after his commercial peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist while connecting with international audiences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Phone Booth Standout 4:38
  • 2 Poor Johnny 6:22
  • 3 One Last Time 8:23
  • 4 Right Next Door (Because of Me) Standout 6:01
  • 5 12 Year Old Boy 6:27
  • 6 I Guess I Showed Her Standout 4:40
  • 7 The Things You Do to Me 7:02

Disc 2

  • 1 I Was Warned 8:36
  • 2 Twenty 7:34
  • 3 Bad Influence 3:58
  • 4 The One in the Middle 8:19
  • 5 Back Door Slam 5:26
  • 6 Time Makes Two 6:18
  • 7 I’m Walkin’ 5:22

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