Frankie Miller High Life (Collector's Edition)

Fully Remastered Audio / Frankie takes blue-eyed soul to the 'Big Easy' for '74s sophomore album / Produced by AllenToussaint (Dr. John, The Meters) / Includes 'Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)' & 'The Devil's Gun', plus 4 BonusTracks / Adds 2nd Disc of the album'sPreviously Unreleased Original Mix / 12 page full-colour booklet, 3,500 word essay,enhanced artwork & previously unseen photos - IN THE EARLY seventies Glaswegian born singer/songwriter Frankie Miller wascementing a solid reputation as a talent to be reckoned with. His gritty whiskey-soaked voice was immediately compared to the truegiants of the era such as Paul Rodgers and Rod Stewart. Signed to Chrysalis records, Frankie's debut caused a stir amongst thecognoscenti but failed to connect commercially. For his follow-up album the label packed him off to America and into the arms ofrenowned and respected producer/songwriter Allen Toussaint in an effort to further reveal his abilities as a songwriter and vocalist.'High Life' was yet another album of discovery for not only Frankie but also for his growing fan following. Toussaint was almost a deityin the New Orleans soul and funk-rock genres, having produced a litany of acts; including bayou king Dr. John, funk meisters theMeters and Labelle, and developing a recording career as a solo artist. Recruiting a pedigree team of session players, including AtlantaRhythm Section guitarist Barry Bailey, the record was cut in Atlanta and engages a more refined musical direction yet still propels hisgritty, blues-fuelled voice to the fore. Tight, funky and raw the tracks explode with a masterful force, giving the impression that Millerwas onto not only to something big but also authentic. If you're looking for the perfect combination of Otis Redding and Paul Rodgersthen look no further. Songs such as 'Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)', 'The Devil Gun' and 'I'm Falling In Love Again' oozeclass and sophistication yet also capture a rawness that unmistakably identifies him as one of the most soulful white singers on the scene.