I Got What It Takes

by Koko Taylor

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 18 April 1975
  • Label: Alligator
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:47
  • Community rating: 3.89/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Koko Taylor's powerful debut for Alligator Records solidified her title as the reigning "Queen of the Blues." Backed by a powerhouse Chicago rhythm section and searing guitar work, 'I Got What It Takes' pairs her gritty, commanding vocal delivery with aggressive, electric soul-blues arrangements.

Genres

Descriptors: bluesy, soulful, vocal, guitars, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Trying To Make A Living (2:47)
  2. I Got What It Takes (3:42)
  3. Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean (3:05)
  4. Voodoo Woman (3:47)
  5. Be What You Want To Be (3:53)
  6. Honkey Tonkey (2:54)
  7. Big Boss Man (3:58)
  8. Blues Never Die (3:55)
  9. Find A Fool (3:59)
  10. Happy Home (3:15)
  11. That's Why I'm Crying (4:27)

Credits

  • Cornelius Boyson - bass
  • Vince Chappelle - drums
  • Sammy Lawhorn - guitar
  • Bill Heid - keyboards
  • Abb Locke - saxophone
  • Narvel Eatmon - written-by
  • Ted Daniels - written-by
  • Willie Dixon - written-by

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