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The ”[[Chicago Tribune]]” said that “Johnson insists on cooking up the real deal, his slashing, West Side-influenced guitar and rough-hewn vocals ably backed by his tough band”.<ref name=CT/> The ”[[Edmonton Journal]]” noted that Johnson’s “guitar sound … cuts through an arrangement with the technique of a skilled surgeon and his forceful vocal reflects an experience that started as a youngster in the church.”<ref name=”EJ”>{{cite news |last1=Levesque |first1=Roger |title=Guitar masters drop in; Ellis loves to swing; Johnson likes a little funk |work=Edmonton Journal |date=February 17, 1995 |page=C4}}</ref> ”[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]” praised the “blistering vocals, wicked guitar leads and … smoking rhythm section.”<ref>{{cite news |last1=Warren |first1=Bruce |title=”Guitar Junior” Johnson |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=August 11, 1995 |department=Features Weekend |page=15}}</ref> The ”[[Kenosha News|Lake Geneva Regional]]” noted the “classic … raw and wicked” sound.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Burke |first1=Jack |title=The Wax Works |work=Lake Geneva Regional |date=April 27, 1995 |page=83}}</ref>

The ”[[Chicago Tribune]]” said that “Johnson insists on cooking up the real deal, his slashing, West Side-influenced guitar and rough-hewn vocals ably backed by his tough band”.<ref name=CT/> The ”[[Edmonton Journal]]” noted that Johnson’s “guitar sound … cuts through an arrangement with the technique of a skilled surgeon and his forceful vocal reflects an experience that started as a youngster in the church.”<ref name=”EJ”>{{cite news |last1=Levesque |first1=Roger |title=Guitar masters drop in; Ellis loves to swing; Johnson likes a little funk |work=Edmonton Journal |date=February 17, 1995 |page=C4}}</ref> ”[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]” praised the “blistering vocals, wicked guitar leads and … smoking rhythm section.”<ref>{{cite news |last1=Warren |first1=Bruce |title=”Guitar Junior” Johnson |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=August 11, 1995 |department=Features Weekend |page=15}}</ref> The ”[[Kenosha News|Lake Geneva Regional]]” noted the “classic … raw and wicked” sound.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Burke |first1=Jack |title=The Wax Works |work=Lake Geneva Regional |date=April 27, 1995 |page=83}}</ref>

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1994 studio album by Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson

Country Sugar Papa is an album by the American musician Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson, released on March 29, 1994.[1][2] It was his third album for Bullseye Records.[3] He supported it with a North American tour.[4]

The album was produced by Ron Levy, who also played organ.[5] Johnson was backed by his band, the Magic Rockers.[6] He played a Gibson hollow body or a Fender Stratocaster on the tracks.[7] “I’m a King Bee” is a cover of the Slim Harpo song.[8] “Whiskey Drinkin’ Woman” was written by Johnny Otis.[9] “You Belong to Me” is a version of the Magic Sam song.[10]

The Chicago Tribune said that “Johnson insists on cooking up the real deal, his slashing, West Side-influenced guitar and rough-hewn vocals ably backed by his tough band”.[5] The Edmonton Journal noted that Johnson’s “guitar sound … cuts through an arrangement with the technique of a skilled surgeon and his forceful vocal reflects an experience that started as a youngster in the church.”[7] The Philadelphia Inquirer praised the “blistering vocals, wicked guitar leads and … smoking rhythm section.”[15] The Lake Geneva Regional noted the “classic … raw and wicked” sound.[16]

Title
1. “Walkin’ with You Baby”  
2. “If the Blues Was Whiskey”  
3. “Big Leg Woman”  
4. “Called Me On the Phone Last Night”  
5. “You Told Me Baby”  
6. “Southern Country Boy”  
7. “I’m a King Bee“  
8. “Can’t Come Home”  
9. “I’m Going Back, Back, Back”  
10. “I Love You”  
11. “Whiskey Drinkin’ Woman”  
12. “Ain’t Treating Me Right”  
13. “You Belong to Me”  
  1. ^ Bahr, Bob (March 26, 1994). “Out this week”. Scene. Courier Journal. p. 9.
  2. ^ Marcel, Joyce (October 13, 1994). “Rx: A dose of music”. Brattleboro Reformer. p. 7.
  3. ^ Curtin, Mike (November 10, 1994). “Guitarist to play the blues”. The Post-Star. Glens Falls. p. D5.
  4. ^ Muretich, James (February 23, 1995). “Luther is mum – but oh, how his guitar talks”. Calgary Herald. p. B9.
  5. ^ a b c Dahl, Bill (July 21, 1994). “Recordings”. Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 8.
  6. ^ Catalano, Jim (March 24, 1994). “Bluesman ‘Guitar Junior’ comes back to town”. Arts & Leisure. The Ithaca Journal. p. 4.
  7. ^ a b Levesque, Roger (February 17, 1995). “Guitar masters drop in; Ellis loves to swing; Johnson likes a little funk”. Edmonton Journal. p. C4.
  8. ^ Tunis, Walter (June 17, 1994). “Live Music”. Weekender. Lexington Herald-Leader. p. 4.
  9. ^ Marcel, Joyce (October 17, 1994). “‘Guitar Johnson earns his name”. Springfield Union-News. p. 24.
  10. ^ Robicheau, Paul (December 9, 1994). “Newly released from local blues”. The Boston Globe. p. 64.
  11. ^ All Music Guide to the Blues (3rd ed.). Backbeat Books. 2003. p. 289.
  12. ^ Larkin (1998). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. IV. MUZE. p. 2851.
  13. ^ MusicHound Blues: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1998. p. 197.
  14. ^ The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin Books. 2006. p. 324.
  15. ^ Warren, Bruce (August 11, 1995). “‘Guitar Junior’ Johnson”. Features Weekend. The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 15.
  16. ^ Burke, Jack (April 27, 1995). “The Wax Works”. Lake Geneva Regional. p. 83.

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