The Next Hundred Years

The Next Hundred Years

Track Listings

1. Strange Conversation

2. Big Things

3. There Stands the Glass

4. Biloxi

5. Groovy Little Things

6. Good and the Bad

7. Afraid

8. Green-Eyed Girl

9. Ladder of Success

10. Long as I Can See the Light

11. Corrina, Corrina [*]

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
For years Ted Hawkins sat on a milk crate on the Venice Beach boardwalk in California and passed the hat. Although he strummed an acoustic guitar, he was not a blues or folk artist; he was a soul singer in the fashion of his biggest hero, Sam Cooke. On Hawkins' first major-label release (though his sixth album overall), that passionate soulfulness in his raspy voice and insistent guitar still dominates the foreground, even though producer Tony Berg has tastefully mixed in supportive musicians. Readers have good reason to be suspicious when critics hail an obscure street singer as a major talent, but Hawkins, who died shortly after this record's release, was the real thing. If Cooke himself had bounced in and out of prison all his life and ended up singing on the street with an acoustic guitar, it's hard to imagine how he would have sounded any different than this. --Geoffrey Himes

The Next Hundred Years,Ted Hawkins,Geffen Records,Blues,Contemporary Blues,Singer/Songwriter,Soul-Blues

Average customer rating:

one of the greatest voices ever.

Nothing like it.

Next Hundred Years My Comments

A legend in the making

On my top ten of most favored albums...

The Next Hundred Years
Ted Hawkins
Manufacturer: Fontana Geffen
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
General | Blues | Styles | Music
General | Folk | Styles | Music
Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000003TAU
Release Date: 1994-03-29

Tracks:

Strange Conversation
Big Things
There Stands The Glass
Biloxi
Groovy Little Things
The Good And The Bad
Afraid
Green-Eyed Girl
Ladder Of Success
Long As I Can See The Light

Amazon.com

For years Ted Hawkins sat on a milk crate on the Venice Beach boardwalk in California and passed the hat. Although he strummed an acoustic guitar, he was not a blues or folk artist; he was a soul singer in the fashion of his biggest hero, Sam Cooke. On Hawkins' first major-label release (though his sixth album overall), that passionate soulfulness in his raspy voice and insistent guitar still dominates the foreground, even though producer Tony Berg has tastefully mixed in supportive musicians. Readers have good reason to be suspicious when critics hail an obscure street singer as a major talent, but Hawkins, who died shortly after this record's release, was the real thing. If Cooke himself had bounced in and out of prison all his life and ended up singing on the street with an acoustic guitar, it's hard to imagine how he would have sounded any different than this. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

one of the greatest voices ever........2007-02-10

i saw ted hawkins perform live at "the fine line" in minneapolis a few months before he passed away and that was one show i will never forget. the man had simply about as amazing a voice as you will ever hear. often misplaced in "the blues" section of music stores, mr hawkins was actually a soul singer, but without string arrangements and horns; he was an acoustic guitar based performer, unlike most soul singers. folk or soul, or whatever you want to label it, his music is electrifying because of THAT VOICE. this recording is his best. his version of jesse winchester's "biloxi" is spellbinding (and here the producer must get some credit for the tasteful overdubbing of other instruments over ted's guitar strumming). "as long as i can see the light," is another classic take of incomparable beauty. i could go on and on. just get this great recording. you will love it.

Nothing like it........2007-01-19

The first time I heard Ted Hawkins it stopped me dead in my tracks. How can something this good linger in obscurity. It's like finding a place deep in the woods with waterfalls and wild flowers that no one knows about.
Well now you know....so close your eyes and take it all in. All of his CD's are good, but I believe this one is the best.

Next Hundred Years My Comments.......2007-01-05

I had heard one song from the CD on a radio program I particularly enjoy,and from two lines into the song,I knew I liked it a lot.Later,when I ordered the CD,I was sure I would like the rest of it,and I was not disappointed.Ted Hawkins' style is very powerful.

A legend in the making.......2005-08-06

I was lucky enough to actually meet Ted Hawkins on the Venice boardwalk in Los Angeles in the early 90's. Indeed, I found him among the other hawkers, sitting on a upturned milkcrate strumming his acoustic guitar unaccompanied. Something in his face, his manner and the way he held his guitar caught my eye. He started playing and THEN he sang. My Gosh! What a voice! A combination of soul and sand and, I don't know... something special. I bought the cassette tape of his music and have cherished it ever since and started spreading the word to my friends and family about this amazing singer. Then I heard he died of complications from hypertension. What a shame!!!! We've lost a treasure, and a legend in the making. Everyone who loves soul, blues, gospel and folk should have Ted Hawkins in their collection. Buy this album and all the rest he made! You won't regret it.

On my top ten of most favored albums..........2001-12-04

From the beautiful "Green Eyed Girl" to the haunting "There Stands the Glass", Ted Hawkins delivers one of my most favored albums in my collection. I was first introduced to him years ago through a colleague. I have purchased more than 7 CDs for friends, family and myself (as replacements for the ones loaned). He has been my companion on long road trips. I enjoy every song on this album.

Mr. Hawkins mixes blues with a bit of country to blend the right ambience for just about any music fan. I would highly suggest this cd. I am sure it will soon become a favored in your collection.

The Next Hundred Years
Average customer rating:

one of the greatest voices ever.

Nothing like it.

Next Hundred Years My Comments

A legend in the making

On my top ten of most favored albums...

The Next Hundred Years
Ted Hawkins
Manufacturer: Mobile Fidelity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
General | Blues | Styles | Music
General | Folk | Styles | Music
Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
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Happy Hour

Watch Your Step

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ASIN: B000000IVZ
Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

Strange Conversation
Big Things
There Stands The Glass
Biloxi
Groovy Little Things
The Good And The Bad
Afraid
Green-Eyed Girl
Ladder Of Success
Long As I Can See The Light
Corrina, Corrina

Amazon.com

For years Ted Hawkins sat on a milk crate on the Venice Beach boardwalk in California and passed the hat. Although he strummed an acoustic guitar, he was not a blues or folk artist; he was a soul singer in the fashion of his biggest hero, Sam Cooke. On Hawkins's first major-label release (though his sixth album overall), that passionate soulfulness in his raspy voice and insistent guitar still dominates the foreground, even though producer Tony Berg has tastefully mixed in supportive musicians. Readers have good reason to be suspicious when critics hail an obscure street singer as a major talent, but Hawkins, who died shortly after this record's release, was the real thing. If Cooke himself had bounced in and out of prison all his life and ended up singing on the street with an acoustic guitar, it's hard to imagine how he would have sounded any different than this. This gold version of the title offers superior sound quality for a higher price than the standard-issue CD. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

one of the greatest voices ever........2007-02-10

Nothing like it........2007-01-19

Next Hundred Years My Comments.......2007-01-05

A legend in the making.......2005-08-06

On my top ten of most favored albums..........2001-12-04

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Album Details

Recorded and Originally Released on the Chess Affiliated Label Cadet, Eddie Fisher's Distinctive Sound, Soulful Approach, and Mastery of the Wah-wah Pedal Never Brought Him Stardom, but Over the Years They have Earned Him a Devoted Underground Following. Rescued from Undeserved Obscurity, the Original LP is a Rare Gem, this Album is an Unsung Masterpiece of Guitar Funk.

Customer Reviews:

Curiosity pays! Incredible guitar work..........2007-03-23

I had never heard of this Eddie Fisher when I read about this record and noticed it was released on Chess Records subsidiary Cadet. I have been interested in Chess for more than 30 years and got curious. It proved to be very different from the usual blues, soul and jazz records I have collected over the years. I expected very avant garde guitar work - perhap something like Sonny Sharrock or James Blood Ulmer. It is in that direction - very, very good guitar playing but funkier in a 60s/70s way. It's a delight to hear and I wish there were more CDs from Eddie Fisher - not the crooner of course!

Eddie Fisher?.......2007-02-14

There is no Eddie Fisher that I ever heard on this album. It is the worst, the very worst, "music" I ever tried to listen to. If there were a minus zero rating available, that is what it merits.

Nice playing, lousy mastering........2006-06-28

The cover art is what hit me in the alleys of the Jazz Record Mart as I stared at the huge poster @ the checkout. Very cool. It had that 70s, afro-funky, 'Shuggy Otis' feel to it. Never heard of this guy before, nor had the store clerk. Not a big blues fan (as could be mistaken from the cover and the period), so waited to read reviews here and then buy it. Great playing for sure, in fact somewhat a mix of Shuggy and Carlos, but someone needs to shoot that engineer who supposedly 'remasetred' this. The bass is hardly audible and everything sounds mucky. I'm sure the sound roars on LP. Never heard it more than twice, despite some good playing, thanks to the poor audio.....and that's a shame.

Why isn't this on the radio?.......2006-03-20

This CD was referred to me by a friend. What a great record!!!!! Why isn't this on the radio? I have to admit until now my favorite masters of jazz guitar were Grant Green and Wes Montgomery! Now I can add Eddie Fisher to that list! Eddie Fisher & The Next One Hundred Years is a wonderful fusion of jazz funk and classical in the mix. I really like Beautiful Things because the arrangement is off the richter! This one song starts with classical violin and gives you sort of a smooth jazz guitar groove and then it ends with the funkiest guitar licks this side of the galaxy. This CD is not of this earth. There are some really enjoyable and intriguing moments on this recording. I also like the smoker Jeremiah Pucket. With it's sassy groove and amazing wah wah guitar. This is a real kick ass record. It's easily one of the top 10 releases so far this year!!!!! Gotta find more releases by this guitar genius.

Pscyh Jazz-Funk.......2006-02-28

Another in the line of Cadet records re-issues and they picked a mighty groovy one with Eddie Fisher's Next One Hundred Years. I heard my one and only Eddie F. tune on a Charly records comp a good many years back ("Bump and Grind" or something) and was pretty impressed by Eddie (whom I never heard of) and his funk guitar licks.
When I saw this title pop up on-line I had to snatch a copy.
Realize of course that this is a jazz re-issue, so it's not tricked out with a lot of funk bells...but there actually are a few whistles. Anyway "The Next One Hundred..." find Eddie on a sort of mellower Hendrixian type trip for most of the ride. Not in virtuoisty so much as in the way his guitar talks. Jeremiah Pucket is the opener and centerpiece here, and's just a grooved-out stoner jam with Eddie's pleading wah wah riff riding over a steady drumlines and basslines.
The album's last track uses a high-pitched kazoo sounding whistle in a few breaks and to open the track. Kind of cheesy, but it fits the analog jam session to a T.

Only bone to pick is that these jam-oriented tracks are, on balance, a little short. Undeniably a plausible function of the recording era, though. Also, not many session players in on the tracks to help carry the melodies - Eddie's pretty much drinking alone here - with his extrememly capable rhythm section stopping in to have a beer. But Eddie brew is from the Funkadelic, Jimi Hendrix, Little Beaver goblet - it definitely gets the job done.

Definitely go get this before it goes out of print again.

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