R.L. Burnside- Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down

Label: Fat Possum

Reissued, Originally released 2000

RL Burnside is the ultimate paradox of blues music--he is the last genuine performer of raw Mississippi hill country sound, as well as the most cutting edge crossover artist the blues has had in the past 30 years. His new record Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down proves it. It is the accumulation of 73 years of hard-earned experience and contains some of R.L.'s best singing ever. His voice has gained maturity and depth, while his phrasing is detailed and emotional.

Track Listing:

1. Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues
2. Got Messed Up
3. Miss Maybelle
4. Wish I Was in Heaven Sitting Down
5. Too Many Ups
6. Nothin' Man
7. See What My Buddy Done
8. My Eyes (Keep Me in Trouble)
9. Bad Luck City
10. Chain of Fools
11. R.L.'s Story
12. Black Mattie - Robert Belfour
13. Pucker Up Buttercup - Paul "Wine" Jones
14. Laugh to Keep from Cryin' - Kenny Brown