Name: Watch Your Step
Brand: Ted Hawkins

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CR00096

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-08-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

888072053434

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Ted Hawkins

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

Craft Records

Ted Hawkins (born October 28, 1936, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA - died January 1, 1995, Los Angeles, California, USA) was an American blues and soul-blues singer and guitarist. With a captivating voice that resonated with raw emotion and authenticity, Ted Hawkins left an indelible mark on the music world. His unique blend of blues and soul captivated audiences across the globe.

Often compared to artists such as Chris Smither, Dave Van Ronk, and Loudon Wainwright III among others in his genre-defying style. Ted Hawkins' music transcended boundaries and touched the hearts of listeners from all walks of life. His powerful vocals combined with his skillful guitar playing created a mesmerizing experience for anyone fortunate enough to witness his performances.

Despite facing numerous hardships throughout his life including homelessness and addiction struggles, Ted Hawkins never lost sight of his passion for music. He poured his heart and soul into every song he performed; each lyric carrying a weight that could only be understood by those who had experienced similar trials in their own lives.

Ted Hawkins' Watch Your Step. Available here on LP and CD.

Hawkins' hard-edged, rough, cutting voice, plus his crisp acoustic guitar accompaniment and country-blues roots, seemed both dated and extremely fresh. This 15-track CD includes four numbers with Hawkins backed by Phillip Walker and his band, and others ranging from the humorous "Who Got My Natural Comb?" to the poignant "If You Love Me" and two versions of the title track. He also teamed with his wife Elizabeth on "Don't Lose Your Cool" and "I Gave It All I Had" for moving duets.

Watch Your Step

Music US