Release: Popa Chubby - Emotional Gangster

Popa Chubby - Emotional Gangster 

Label: Dixiefrog

Twelve new tracks featuring The Chubbfatha on many instruments and doing all the mixing and recording duties. “This record definitely reflects happier times and good solid dose of classic blues!”, says Popa from his studio full of guitars in the Hudson Valley. “I specifically included covers like Hoochie Coochie Man and Dust My Broom to show respect for the Fathers. Willie Dixon has always been my idol, you know.”

But the real gems here come in Popa’s original compositions. “Equal Opportunity” is a light hearted sing along that celebrates the feminine at a time when it is seriously needed. And songs like “Fly Away” and both versions French and English of “Why You Wanna Make War?” Are big standouts! There is more than an ample amount of pure guitar bliss on this record and slide guitar on tracks like “Tonight I’m Gonna Be the Man” add flavor to a savory mix!

For an added bonus, Harmonica Wizard Jason Ricci joins Popa on the Blues Rock anthem “New Way of Walking” and the swing shuffle “Save the Best for Last”.

This record is indeed made in the spirit of new shoes! A new way of walking. It’s created with the intention of moving forward to an old truth and a new reality that all are appreciated for the unique energetic contribution they bring to our collective life.
Love is all there is.
I love you all
Popa Chubby 2022

Tracklist: 1. Tonight I’m Gonna Be the Man 4:36 2. New Way of Walking 5:16 3. Equal Opportunity 4:20 4. Hoochie Cootchie Man 5:16 5. Save the Best for Last 3:29 6. Why You Wanna Make War (English version) 3:27 7. Dust My Broom 3:19 8. I’m the Dog 3:14 9. Doing OK 4:35 10. Fly Away 5:58 11. Why You Wanna Make War (French version) 3:29 12. Master Ip (CD Only Bonus Track) 6:18

All songs T. Horowitz, Dutch Daddy Music ASCAP

Except Track 4: Willie Dixon/Hoochie Coochie Music;
Track 7: Elmore James
Total Program Time 47:29
Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Popa Chubby
at Chubbyland New York!
Jason Ricci plays Harmonica on tracks 2 and 5
Thanks to all the musicians who helped inspire this music.
Dave Keyes, Stefano Giudici, Max Barrett, Francesco
Beccaro, Andrea Beccaro
Thanks to VD King for technical help.
Thanks to Nick Moss for engineering help

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