The Mono Singles ’68–’72
The Sir Douglas Quintet were absolute pioneers of Tex-Mex rock and country-blues fusion. This Sundazed Music compilation gathers singles from their creative peak—a period when they were absorbing conjunto accordion traditions, Chicago blues, and country rock into genuinely original music. Led by Douglas Sahm, the Quintet created a distinctly Texas sound that influenced everyone from the Texas Tornadoes to modern Americana. These mono recordings capture the raw energy of the originals, with Sahm's flexible vocals anchoring groovy, horn-driven arrangements. Whether playing uptempo country-rock or slow blues, there's an authenticity and regional identity that's impossible to fake. Essential for anyone interested in American regional music.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Rock, Blues, Folk World & Country |
| Style | Folk Rock Country Rock Blues Rock Country Southern Rock Bluegrass Texas Blues |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Sundazed Music |
| Year | 2011 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Rock, Blues, Folk World & Country
- Style:
- Folk Rock, Country Rock, Blues Rock, Country, Southern Rock, Bluegrass, Texas Blues
- Label:
- Sundazed Music
- Country:
- US
- Year:
- 2011
- 1. Are Inlaws Really Outlaws 3:16
- 2. Sell A Song 5:27
- 3. Mendocino 2:43
- 4. I Wanna Be Your Mama Again 2:57
- 5. It Didn't Even Bring Me Down 2:28
- 6. Lawd, I'm Just A Country Boy In This Great Big Freaky City 2:44
- 7. Dynamite Woman 3:41
- 8. Too Many Dociled Minds 2:26
- 9. At The Crossroads 3:33
- 10. Texas Me 2:38
- 11. Nuevo Laredo 2:39
- 12. I Don't Want To Go Home 3:06
- 13. Be Real 2:35
- 14. I Don't Want To Go Home 2:45
- 15. What About Tomorrow 2:29
- 16. (I Found Love) A Nice Song 2:53
- 17. Catch The Man On The Rise 2:20
- 18. Pretty Flower 4:11
- 19. Me And My Destiny 3:17
- 20. Wasted Days, Wasted Nights 3:39
- 21. Michoacan 3:20
- 22. Westside Blues Again 6:18
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