One of the few surviving original fifties rockers, Dale Hawkins, the man who gave us "Suzie Q", is back with a new album, "Back Down to Louisiana", on Plumtone Music. The May issue of Mojo gives it four stars and describes the 12 cuts as ranging from swamp blues to flat-out rockabilly.

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A multi-threat first generation rock and roll performer, Dale Hawkins has never left rock and roll behind, neither has he stood still. In a 50 year career that began with Susie Q, and starred him in the roles of writer, performer, producer and label exec, Dale has always had an ear for new things, while keeping them grounded in the basics - as he says, 'keeping it real.' [title]Back Down to Louisiana[/title] is a swampy romp through you-can't-go-home-again-but-maybe-you-can territory, with high-energy yet philosophical tunes like the title cut, Mighty Mississippi, and New Generation. These are balanced by the playful rockabilly of Bang Bang and ballads Roll With the Flow and This Love of Mine. Musicians include Hargus 'Pig' Robbins, Joe Osborn, Joe Khoury, Nick Devlin, Kenny Brown, David Osborn, and Kenny Bill Stinson.

1. New Generation
2. Bang Bang
3. Feellin' Like a King
4. Mighty Mississippi
5. This Love Of Mine
6. Pretty Little Thing
7. Word Song
8. Back Down To Louisiana
9. Roll With the Flow
10. This Love Of Mine
11. Shake
12. Do the Thang

Amazon USA:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000U9XFA8/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000U9XFA8/?tag=imwan-21

Since the demise of ICE magazine I find myself checking the 50 or so artists I collect each month (and still things slip by).

He did take 30 years off but I for one am glad he is back. If you like his Suzy Q - you should like this release - a pleasant suprise.