South of I-10 is the fourth studio album from Sonny Landreth. The album features his first collaboration with Mark Knopfler.

South of I-10
Studio album by
Released1995
Recorded1995 at Dockside Studio, Maurice, Louisiana
GenreBlues
Length44:54
LabelPraxis/Zoo
Sonny Landreth chronology
Outward Bound
(1992)
South of I-10
(1995)
Levee Town
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Robert Christgau(choice cut)[3]
Entertainment WeeklyB+[2]

The album featured the first music video for Sonny Landreth for his song, "Native Stepson".[4]

Track listing edit

  1. "Shooting for the Moon" (Landreth) - 3:33
  2. "Creole Angel" (Landreth) - 4:16
  3. "Native Stepson" (Landreth) - 3:36
  4. "Orphans of the Motherland" (Landreth) - 3:37
  5. "Congo Square" (Landreth, Melton, Ranson)- 6:24
  6. "Turning Wheel" (Landreth) - 4:35
  7. "South of I-10" (Landreth) - 3:39
  8. "Cajun Waltz" (Landreth) - 3:41
  9. "Mojo Boogie" (Lenoir) - 4:31
  10. "C'Est Chaud"(Landreth) - 3:19
  11. "Great Gulf Wind" (Toussaint) - 5:07
  12. "Untitled Track" (Landreth) - 1:40[1]

Personnel edit

  • Sonny Landreth - lead vocals, lead guitar
  • Allen Toussaint - Piano
  • Marce Lacouture - Background vocals
  • Steve Conn - Hammond B-3 Organ
  • David Ranson - Bass
  • Greg Morrow - Drums and percussion
  • R.S. Field - Acoustic rhythm guitar

With:

  • Mark Knopfler - Background vocals ("Shootin' for the Moon"), National rhythm guitars ("Creole Angel"), Lead and rhythm guitars ("Congo Square")

References edit

  1. ^ a b "South of I-10 - Sonny Landreth & Bayou Rhythm | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  2. ^ Scherman, Tony (1995-01-20). "South of I-10". Ew.com. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  3. ^ "Robert Christgau: Album: Sonny Landreth: South of I-10". Robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  4. ^ Courtenaye, Mary-Ann. "Cookin' with Louisiana Spice Sonny Landreth Sizzles". Bluesaccess.com.

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