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Come On Home

by Boz Scaggs

Released: April 08, 1997

Rock, blues, R&B

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"Come On Home" is the thirteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Boz Scaggs, released in 1997. Recorded with a live band, "Come On Home" captures the raw energy and authenticity of traditional blues music, with Scaggs' soulful vocals and guitar work taking center stage. The album pays homage to blues legends such as Jimmy Reed, Willie Dixon, and Elmore James, with Scaggs putting his own spin on timeless classics like "Corrina, Corrina" and "Sick and Tired." In addition to the blues covers, "Come On Home" also includes a few original tracks penned by Scaggs, such as the title track "Come On Home" and "Picture of a Broken Heart." These original compositions fit seamlessly alongside the blues standards, showcasing Scaggs' songwriting talent and his ability to evoke the spirit of the blues tradition.

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The album showcases Scaggs' deep appreciation for blues…

The album showcases Scaggs' deep appreciation for blues and R&B music, featuring a collection of covers of classic blues songs alongside a few original compositions.

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Come On Home

"Come On Home" is the thirteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Boz Scaggs, released in 1997.

Picture Of A Broken Heart

The album pays homage to blues legends such as Jimmy Reed, Willie Dixon, and Elmore James, with Scaggs putting his own spin on timeless classics like "Corrina, Corrina" and "Sick and Tired." In addition to the blues covers, "Come On Home" also includes a few original tracks penned by Scaggs, such as the title track "Come On Home" and "Picture of a Broken Heart." These original compositions fit seamlessly alongside the blues standards, showcasing Scaggs' songwriting talent and his ability to evoke the spirit of the blues tradition.

Sick And Tired

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While it may not have achieved the commercial success of some of Scaggs' earlier releases, "Come On Home" remains a beloved album among fans of blues and R&B, serving as a testament to Scaggs' enduring passion for the genre. "Come On Home" received positive reviews from critics, who praised Scaggs' soulful performances and the album's authentic homage to blues music.

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"Come On Home" is the thirteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Boz Scaggs, released in 1997. The album showcases Scaggs' deep appreciation for blues and R&B music, featuring a collection of covers of classic blues songs alongside a few original compositions.

Recorded with a live band, "Come On Home" captures the raw energy and authenticity of traditional blues music, with Scaggs' soulful vocals and guitar work taking center stage. The album pays homage to blues legends such as Jimmy Reed, Willie Dixon, and Elmore James, with Scaggs putting his own spin on timeless classics like "Corrina, Corrina" and "Sick and Tired."

In addition to the blues covers, "Come On Home" also includes a few original tracks penned by Scaggs, such as the title track "Come On Home" and "Picture of a Broken Heart." These original compositions fit seamlessly alongside the blues standards, showcasing Scaggs' songwriting talent and his ability to evoke the spirit of the blues tradition.

"Come On Home" received positive reviews from critics, who praised Scaggs' soulful performances and the album's authentic homage to blues music. While it may not have achieved the commercial success of some of Scaggs' earlier releases, "Come On Home" remains a beloved album among fans of blues and R&B, serving as a testament to Scaggs' enduring passion for the genre.