Now we come to this group, a hard group to pin down, as the personnel changes so frequently, and the name of the group almost as often. Musicians drift into the group when they need a gig, that is in fact why the group was formed. Some out of work rhythm and blues men got together and played local joints until they could get better gigs. They're all seasoned musicians, and play off the cuff as well as any other experienced band.
This incarnation of the group seems to be more or less permanent, as all of them are getting up there in age and don't travel as well as they did, plus with age comes health issues.
Billy Gort, their magnificent big bass player is pushing 80, has had two heart attacks and an open heart surgery to boot. But he keeps going, still one of the best in the business. He's also the de facto business manager of the group and takes care of gig bookings. They're the house band of a modern take of an old juke joint out in the country, and they play 3 times a week. When they get hoppin' they can play for a long time at a stretch!
'She's So Fine!' is one of their standard pieces, and has never really been written down, music or lyrics. And when their hot, the lyrics get changed as they go, some times quite profane and vulgar! We managed to tone them down a few notches for this first recording, at least language wise! The lyrics below are somewhat of an estimation, but you get the idea!
She's So Fine!
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