Doug Sahm and Band
Doug Sahm and Band is the debut solo album of American singer-songwriter Doug Sahm. In 1972, after leaving the Sir Douglas Quintet, Sahm moved to Austin, Texas. He was signed by Jerry Wexler to the newly opened country music division of Atlantic Records, and started the album sessions by October 1972. It featured appearances by Bob Dylan, Dr. John, David "Fathead" Newman, Flaco Jimenez, David Bromberg and Kenny Kosek.
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| Released | January 1973 | |||
| Recorded | October 1972 | |||
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| Genre | Country rock, country | |||
| Length | 45:05 | |||
| Label | Atlantic Records | |||
| Producer | Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin, Doug Sahm | |||
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The album garnered mixed reviews upon release and sold poorly. It was listed by Billboard in Top LP's and Tapes at 125. The album was favored in later reviews.
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