Digitally remastered 2 classic albums on a single CD. 25 tracks (including previously unreleased bonus cuts), from 2 very significant landmarks in the Sir Douglas Quintet catalog. "1+1+1=4" and "The Return Of Doug Saldana" were simply two of Sahm's best, where his musical vision and genius shine brightly. He incorporated many musical styles into the mix and pushed the band further than they had gone before, incorporating Texas swing, country, R&B, cajun and jazz styles. He pioneered the roots rock sound that we know in the new century and predated it by a few decades. These albums completed his contract for Mercury Records and have been sought by collectors now for years! They mark a developmental and highly creative period in Sahm's musical legacy. Includes deluxe booklet and detailed liner notes and over 78 minutes of music.
K**T
San Antonio Strolls On!
Masterpiece material. We now know where Boz Scaggs got his vocal style and learned to incorporate horns on his records approx. 25 yrs. ago.Sir Doug; lives on. Raven Records of Australia always does stellar work. Explore their discs: Delbert McClinton & Glen Clark, also Mink DeVille amongst others.
J**1
Long Live Doug
I have been listening to Doug since 1956 (live at Tiffany Club in San Antonio)---always enjoyed his music through the years. These recordings bring back a lot of good memories.
C**K
one of my favorite albums of all time!
I bought 1+1+1=4 in a bargain bin in the early 70s and played the hell out of it. What a great album -- great musicians and great material. Doug shows his mastery of a wide variety of genres -- blues, western swing, rock and roll, country, and of course Tex-Mex. That may sound like a directionless mix but it all hangs together wonderfully led by Doug's strong, weathered voice. I don't recall Return of Doug Saldana so well, but I've never heard a Sir Doug album I didn't like so how can you beat two for one?
M**H
More Than We Deserve (And It's About Time!)
Doug Sahm (along with Tim Hardin, Fred Neil, Tim Buckley & others) was a spot-on National Treasure who was mostly ignored/misunderstood/underappreciated by record companies & the record-buying public. That we finally have Doug's "Sir Doug's" back in the CD bins is something of a minor miracle - these GREAT collections of Doug's sublime musicmaking should be on the radio day & night (and won't make a dent on the playlists because NO-ONE in radio - even oldies radio - cares about music - only playing the same crud that is safe, safe, safe). But Doug put these records out anyway - real music, full of the joy of writing & singing & playing. Give a listen to "Be Real" - you won't be able to resist grabbing your sweetie & giving her a turn around the dance floor. (Oh, and those horns on "Pretty Flower"!)By the way - I would have bought both of these albums if they were sold separately - how sweet a deal!!
J**S
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