Name: I Got What It Takes
Brand: Koko Taylor

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Release date

1993-10-01

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CDAL4706

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14551470625

Artist

Koko Taylor

Label EU

Alligator

Genre EU

R&B / Neo-Soul

Koko Taylor, born on September 28, 1928 in Bartlett, Tennessee, was a renowned US R&B singer known as "The Queen of Chicago Blues". She earned her nickname "Koko" due to her love for chocolate. In 1962, she was discovered by Willie Dixon which led to a contract with Chess Records. Collaborating closely with Dixon, Taylor released several singles including the iconic "Wang Dang Doodle" in 1965. Her powerful vocals set her apart from other female artists at Chess Records such as Etta James and Irma Thomas.

Taylor's unique shouting style drew inspiration from blues legends like Big Mama Thornton and Howlin' Wolf. Her self-titled debut album in 1969 showcased a compilation of her Chess singles. From 1975 onwards, she recorded for Alligator Records for over three decades. In 1985, her album "Queen of the blues" won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album.

Passionate about performing until the end, Koko Taylor sadly passed away on June 03, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois after complications from surgery for gastrointestinal bleeding. Her legacy lives on through her influential contributions to the blues genre.

Back in 1971, a 23-year-old blues fan used his meagre savings to record and produce his favourite band. Following his heart, he quit his day job with Delmark Records and began promoting *Alligator* and his new record company full time.

Over 30 years later, that company, Alligator Records, is home to some of the world’s premier blues and roots rock talent and is regarded by fans and the media alike as the top contemporary blues record label in the world.

The first release from Alligator Records was *The Siegel-Schwall Band* (1971).

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The queen's first album for Alligator, and still one of her very best to date.&nbsp;A tasty combo sparked by guitarists Mighty Joe Young and Sammy Lawhorn and saxist Abb Lockeprovide sharp support as the clear- voiced Taylor belts Bobby Saxton's "Trying to Make a Living".

I Got What It Takes

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