otis rush

i first copped otis rush's original cobra recordings on vinyl after reading st. lester's spiel on it in the village voice. it's a blues alb that's more than just the usual shuffles and sad bastard shit. some of it's downright r&b jumpy. like his contemporary magic sam, rush excelled in minor keys. powerful singer, great understated gtrist. led zep copied (but didn't improve on) his signature tune "i can't quit you, baby."