Forever and Ever is an album by the American musician Champion Jack Dupree, released in 1991.[1][2] It was his second album for Bullseye Blues and the last one released during his lifetime.[3] The album won a W. C. Handy Award.[4]
| Forever and Ever | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1991 | |||
| Studio | Magic Shop, New York City | |||
| Genre | Blues | |||
| Label | Bullseye Blues | |||
| Producer | Ron Levy | |||
| Champion Jack Dupree chronology | ||||
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Production
editProduced by Ron Levy, the album was recorded in New Orleans.[5][6] "Third Degree" was written by Eddie Boyd.[6] Bo Dollis duetted with Dupree on "Yella Pocahontas".[7] The title track is about embracing the end of one's life.[8]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [9] |
| Boston Herald | A[10] |
| Robert Christgau | A−[11] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [12] |
| The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings | [13] |
The Press of Atlantic City called Dupree "a New Orleans treasure whose music connects directly with the tones of Prof. Longhair and Dr. John."[7] The Washington Post wrote that the album "alludes to some of his other Crescent City alliances... Yet the reminiscences, like the music itself, flow freely, without the slightest hint of prodding or preparation."[6] The Boston Herald concluded: "Mixing barrelhouse, New Orleans and single-note blues styles with plenty of space and a booming voice that sounded aged in brine, this New Orleans native ... was proof that the real blues don't need any reviving."[10]
OffBeat deemed Forever and Ever "a modern blues masterpiece," writing that "Jack is relaxed and swinging with a New Orleans groove that puts the music so far back in the alley where even rats fear to tread."[14] Robert Christgau facetiously called Dupree "a dirty old man in fine fettle entertaining the room... And for sure his age is part of the charm."[11]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "They Gave Me Away" | |
| 2. | "Hometown New Orleans" | |
| 3. | "Skit Skat" | |
| 4. | "Poor Boy" | |
| 5. | "Forever and Ever" | |
| 6. | "Yella Pocahontas" | |
| 7. | "Third Degree" | |
| 8. | "Dupree Special" | |
| 9. | "Let's Talk It Over" |
References
edit- ^ Goff, Paula H. (25 Jan 1992). "In Appreciation of Blues Champ Jack Dupree". The Morning Call. p. A30.
- ^ Blake, Joseph (16 Oct 1993). "Sound Advice". Times Colonist. p. 1.
- ^ Moon, Tom (30 Jan 1992). "Dupree, 82, was experiencing a career resurgence in the United States...". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. B6.
- ^ "Buddy Guy wins 5 awards at Handy blues program". Pantagraph. 5 Oct 1992. p. B4.
- ^ Levesque, Roger (4 Sep 1993). "Dupree rolls out the barrelhouse". Edmonton Journal. p. D4.
- ^ a b c Joyce, Mike (7 Feb 1992). "Picking Up Legacy of Blues Masters". The Washington Post. p. N14.
- ^ a b Allen, Greg (November 1, 1991). "Forever and Ever Champion Jack Dupree". The Press of Atlantic City. p. SN7.
- ^ Griwkowsky, Fish (December 2, 2000). "This Guy's a Champion". Entertainment. Edmonton Sun. p. 41.
- ^ "Forever & Ever Review by Bill Dahl". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ a b Convey, Kevin R. (January 24, 1992). "Discs". Boston Herald. p. S24.
- ^ a b "Champion Jack Dupree". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press.
- ^ The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin Books. 2006. p. 176.
- ^ Coleman, Rick (October 1, 1991). "Champion Jack Dupree, Forever and Ever". OffBeat.