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Bobby 'Blue' Bland: His California Album (LP, 180gram Vinyl)

1-LP, 180 gram Vinyl-LP, 10 tracks, Total playing time approx. 37 minutes.

Some albums are more than just music — they are pieces of the soul, captured forever.
‘His California Album’ is exactly that kind of masterpiece.
In 1973/74, Bobby 'Blue' Bland, one of America's greatest and most moving voices, recorded this landmark work in Los Angeles.
Under the direction of Steve Barri — who would also produce ‘Dreamer’ (BAF18029) — and backed by guitar legends like Larry Carlton, Mel Brown, and Dean Parks, Bland created an album that still resonates like a warm summer night filled with hope and blues.
Songs like ‘This Time I’m Gone For Good’, ‘(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want To Be Right’, and ‘Help Me Through The Day’ tell stories of love, heartbreak, and survival — delivered with a raw honesty that only Bobby Bland could summon.
Now finally available again — pressed on 180-gram vinyl, carefully remastered, and housed in a faithfully reproduced original cover.
A must-have release not only for collectors, but for anyone who carries music deep within their heart.
‘His California Album’ – a timeless treasure for your record collection.

Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland – Rediscover a Timeless Classic on Vinyl!

When we reissued ‘Dreamer’ by Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland (1930–2013) on vinyl for the first time since its original release a few years ago, we had no idea how huge the demand would be.

Now it’s back – and it’s your chance to grab a true classic!

In 1973/74, Steve Barri produced two albums in Los Angeles with arguably the greatest soul and blues singer of all time. Back then, they received mixed reviews — but over 50 years later, ‘Dreamer’ and ‘His California Album’ sound cooler, smoother, and more timeless than ever.

Bland’s fusion of powerful gospel vocals and deep, heartfelt blues is truly moving:

His voice — sometimes heart-wrenching, sometimes soft and smooth — carries an emotional weight few can match.

Tough when needed, yet blessed with the silky crooner qualities of legends like Nat 'King' Cole.

With his albums for ABC Dunhill and later collaborations with B.B. King , Bobby Bland crossed over to a wider white audience.

‘His California Album’ stands as the perfect blend of Southern soul, raw blues, and laid-back Los Angeles cool.

Now, you can experience these timeless masterpieces again — on vinyl, just as they were meant to be heard.

Don't miss out – grab your copy now!

Feel the soul. Live the blues. Bring the classics back to your turntable.

Shop the albums now at Bear Family Records!

Article properties: Bobby 'Blue' Bland: His California Album (LP, 180gram Vinyl)

Interpret: Bobby 'Blue' Bland
Album titlle: His California Album (LP, 180gram Vinyl)
Genre Blues
Label Bear Family Records
Preiscode BAF
Geschwindigkeit 33 U/min
Vinyl record size LP (12 Inch)
Record Grading Mint (M)
Sleeve Grading Mint (M)
Vinyl weight 180g Vinyl
Edition 2 Deluxe Edition
Artikelart LP
EAN: 4000127180360
weight in Kg 0.3

Bland, Bobby 'Blue' - His California Album (LP, 180gram Vinyl) LP 1
01	This Time I'm Gone For Good	Bobby 'Blue' Bland
02	Up And Down World	Bobby 'Blue' Bland
03	It's Not The Spotlight	Bobby 'Blue' Bland
04	(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right	Bobby 'Blue' Bland
05	Goin' Down Slow	Bobby 'Blue' Bland
06	The Right Place At The Right Time	Bobby 'Blue' Bland
07	Help Me Through The Day	Bobby 'Blue' Bland
08	Where My Baby Went	Bobby 'Blue' Bland
09	Friday The 13th Chld	Bobby 'Blue' Bland
10	I've Got Use My Imagination	Bobby 'Blue' Bland

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Bobby „Blue“ Bland – Dreamer & His California Album

Zwei Meilensteine zwischen Soul, Blues und Westcoast-Eleganz

Bobby Bland, oft auch als „Lion of the Blues“ bezeichnet, gehört zu den ganz Großen des Soul und modernen Blues. In den 1960er-Jahren feierte er unter dem Dach von Duke Records mit seiner markanten Mischung aus Blues, Gospel, Soul und dezentem Pop-Appeal eine beispiellose Hitserie. Seine Stimme – samtweich, doch durchdringend, getragen von einem einzigartigen „Squall“, einem rauen, kehlig-emotionalen Ausruf – wurde zum Markenzeichen.

Der Übergang zur Westküste: Neue Klangwelten

Mit dem Verkauf von Duke an ABC Records Anfang der 1970er und dem Wechsel auf das Dunhill-Label verlagerte sich Blands Karriere geografisch und stilistisch nach Kalifornien. In Zusammenarbeit mit Produzent Steve Barri entstanden zwei Alben, die heute als Klassiker gelten:

„His California Album“ (1973)
„Dreamer“ (1974)

Beide LPs markieren den Beginn einer neuen Ära in Blands Schaffen: moderner produziert, von Westcoast-Studiomusikern getragen und doch durch und durch Bobby Bland – emotional, authentisch und stilvoll.

„His California Album“ – Soul mit urbanem Flair

Auf „His California Album“ trifft Bobby Bland auf eine hochklassige Riege von Studiomusikern aus dem Los Angeles-Umfeld. Songs wie „This Time I’m Gone For Good“ zeigen ihn in Bestform: verletzlich, aber kraftvoll. Der Sound ist eleganter produziert als seine früheren Werke – eine bewusste Weiterentwicklung, ohne die Seele des Blues zu verlieren.

„Dreamer“ – R&B mit Tiefgang

Das Folgealbum „Dreamer“ brachte Bland endgültig zurück in die R&B-Charts, mit großen Songs wie:

„Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City“
„I Wouldn’t Treat A Dog (The Way You Treated Me)“

Beide Titel gelten heute als absolute Highlights seiner Karriere. Barri setzte erneut auf eine All-Star-Besetzung: Larry Carlton, Dean Parks, Wilton Felder, Michael Omartian u.a. – Musiker, die dem Album eine zeitlose Klangfarbe verleihen. Der warme, orchestrale Soul-Sound bringt Blands Stimme ideal zur Geltung.

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