Roy Buchanan (album)

Roy Buchanan is a 1972 album by American guitarist and blues musician Roy Buchanan. It is his second album and first for Polydor.

Chart performance

The album debuted on Billboard magazine's Top LP's & Tape chart in the issue dated September 9, 1972, peaking at No. 107 during a twelve-week run on the chart.

Critical reception

AllMusic commented: "It is a loose, highly improvised affair that amply demonstrates why the leader is one of the underappreciated giants of rootsy guitar."

Track listing

All songs written by Roy Buchanan except where indicated.

1. "Sweet Dreams" (Don Gibson) – 3:32
2. "I Am a Lonesome Fugitive" (Casey Anderson, Liz Anderson) – 3:44
3. "Cajun" – 1:36
4. "John's Blues" – 5:06
5. "Haunted House" (Bob Geddins) – 2:44
6. "Pete's Blue" – 7:17
7. "The Messiah Will Come Again" – 5:55
8. "Hey Good Lookin'" (Hank Williams) – 2:15

Personnel

• Roy Buchanan – guitar, vocals
• Chuck Tilley – vocals
• Teddy Irwin – rhythm guitar
• Pete Van Allen – bass
• Dick Heintze – keyboards
• Ned Davis – drums

Technical

• Peter K. Siegel – producer
• Shelly Yakus – engineer

Charts

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