Austin-based blues musician Johnny Nicholas brings together an extraordinary cast of legends on Too Many Bad Habits, a Grammy-nominated release that captures the raw, authentic spirit of traditional blues. Featuring performances by blues greats Johnny Shines, Big Walter Horton, and Boogie Woogie Red, as well as country icons Asleep at the Wheel, this double album is a remarkable document of American roots music rooted in the vibrant Ann Arbor blues scene of the early 1970s.
This limited edition box set goes far beyond a simple reissue, pairing a fully remastered version of the long out-of-print 1977 original with a bonus disc of rare, previously unreleased performances. The set is accompanied by a stunning 72-page book featuring liner notes from acclaimed music critic Ed Ward, a detailed 1969–2018 timeline, handwritten correspondence from fellow artists, vintage memorabilia, behind-the-scenes photos, and two tear-out souvenir posters — making it an immersive celebration of a pivotal era in blues history.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Johnny Nicholas Music
- Genre: Blues
- Release Date: 2017
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TRACKS
A1. Mandolin Boogie
A2. Looks Can Be Deceivin'
A3. Too Many Bad Habits
A4. Sittin' On Top Of The World
A5. Got The Train?
A6. Rock My Blues Away
A7. Blues Walk
A8. Grinnin' In Your Face
B9. The New Canned Heat Blues
B10. West Wind
B11. Blues Came Fallin' Down
B12. Careless Love
B13. Gettin' Outta Town
B14. Hellhound On My Trail
C1. Move On Down The Line
C2. Pump Jockey Blues
C3. Believe I'll Make a Change
C4. Prisoner Blues
C5. Apple Grove Rhumba (Instrumental)
C6. Looks Can Be Deceiving (Alternate Take)
C7. That's Alright Mama
D8. Hootie Blues
D9. Money Marbles And Chalk
D10. Lonesome Traveller
D11. Froggy Bottom
D12. Soon Forgotten
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