Be What You Want To

by Link Wray

Be What You Want To cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1973
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:37
  • Community rating: 3.43/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Relocating to San Francisco to record, the legendary rock and roll pioneer delivered an incredibly laid-back, deeply swampy excursion into rustic Americana. Supported by an impressive cast including Jerry Garcia, Commander Cody, and Tower of Power's horn section, Wray's traditionally aggressive guitar tone is softened into a warm, soulful country-rock atmosphere. The album highlights his remarkable versatility and deep understanding of American roots music.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Be What You Want To (5:58)
  2. All Cried Out (3:45)
  3. Lawdy Miss Clawdy (2:40)
  4. Tucson, Arizona (4:15)
  5. Riverbend (3:34)
  6. You Walked By (3:15)
  7. Walk Easy, Walk Slow (5:20)
  8. All The Love In My Life (4:02)
  9. You Really Got A Hold On Me (4:03)
  10. Shine The Light (4:45)
  11. Morning (2:00)

Credits

  • Link Wray - primary artist, vocals, guitar, written-by, vocals, electric guitar, soloist, acoustic guitar
  • Doug Wray - advisor [technical], written-by
  • Vernon Wray - advisor [technical]
  • Tom Salisbury - arranged by [horn and string arrangements], backing vocals, piano, clavinet, piano, organ
  • Bob Ludwig - lacquer cut by
  • Chris Michie - acoustic guitar, backing vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
  • Barbara Mauritz - backing vocals
  • Diane Vaughns - backing vocals

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