Description
ZZ Top – Fandango! / Warner Bros. Records Audio CD / 7599-27382-2
UPC 075992738224
Product Features
- Label: Warner Bros. Records – 7599-27382-2
- Format: Audio CD
- Country: Germany
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 1975 (Original), 2006 (Remastered & Expanded Edition)
Overview
"Fandango!" is the fourth studio album by the iconic American rock band ZZ Top, originally released in 1975. This album is known for its unique structure, with the first side featuring a selection of high-energy live performances, while the second side consists of fresh studio tracks. A remastered and expanded edition of the album was released in 2006, offering fans a chance to experience the legendary band’s sound with enhanced audio quality.
The album showcases ZZ Top’s signature blend of blues-rock and boogie, with standout tracks such as "Thunderbird," "Tush," and "Jailhouse Rock," alongside the extended "Backdoor Medley." The album also features a mix of original compositions by band members Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard, along with their tribute to classic rock with a cover of "Jailhouse Rock" by Leiber and Stoller.
With the addition of live energy and studio polish, "Fandango!" perfectly captures the essence of ZZ Top’s sound and solidifies its place in rock history.
Track Listing
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Thunderbird – 2:49
Written by: Gibbons, Hill, Beard -
Jailhouse Rock – 1:56
Written by: Leiber, Stoller -
Backdoor Medley – 9:23
3.1 Backdoor Love Affair – 1:09
Written by: Gibbons, Ham
3.2 Mellow Down Easy – 3:39
Written by: Dixon
3.3 Backdoor Love Affair No. 2 – 2:04
Written by: Billy Gibbons
3.4 Long Distance Boogie – 2:31
Written by: Gibbons, Hill, Beard -
Nasty Dogs And Funky Kings – 2:42
Written by: Gibbons, Hill, Beard -
Blue Jean Blues – 4:42
Written by: Gibbons, Hill, Beard -
Balinese – 2:37
Written by: Gibbons, Hill, Beard -
Mexican Blackbird – 3:06
Written by: Gibbons, Hill, Beard -
Heard It On The X – 2:23
Written by: Gibbons, Hill, Frank Beard -
Tush – 2:14
Written by: Gibbons, Hill, Beard
Key Credits
- Bass Guitar, Vocals: Dusty Hill
- Concept By (Album Concept): Bill Ham
- Design (Album Design): Bill Narum
- Drums: Frank Beard
- Engineer: Bob Ludwig, Jim Reeves, Robin Brian, Terry Kane, Terry Manning
- Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals: Billy Gibbons
- Photography (Cover Photo): John Dekalb
- Producer: Bill Ham
