Aquarium Drunkard Presents: Little Feat: Twenty
I have been meaning to read Ben Fong-Torres latest book, "Willin’: The Story of Little Feat." Now, adding fuel to that fire, Rhino just released a 13 disc box-set gathering up the band's studio and live output (along with outtakes), entitled Rad Gumbo: The Complete Warner Bros. Years 1971-1990. A sprawling history of one of the biggest best kept secrets of 70s rock & roll (yes, I realize they continued after the death of Lowell George), one can hope this latest collection will turn on those who have to get on board the Little Feat train.
An L.A. band, I still wonder how Little Feat could have formed and existed anywhere but the southern United States, Louisiana specifically. A heady gumbo indeed. This week's playlist rounds up a selection of Feat favorites, beginning with their self-titled album, closing out with a few joints from their live opus, Waiting For Columbus, as well as a pair of tracks from Lowell George's solo album. Oh, and I also included my favorite Little Feat cover -- Sam Bush's take on "Sailin' Shoes".
ABOUT AQUARIUM DRUNKARD
Based in Los Angeles, Justin Gage is the founder of the long-running, eclectic music blog Aquarium Drunkard. In addition to the blog you can catch his weekly radio show, Fridays, on SIRIUS XMU satellite radio -- noon-2pm EST.
Gage is also the founder of Autumn Tone Records and works as a music consultant and supervisor.
