Rick Derringer

Title and label: All American Boy, Epic EPC 65831, Dutch Press 1973

Condition of vinyl: EX

Matrix Side 1: EPC 65831-A  PAL 32481-1A Sterling

Matrix Side 2: S 65831-B

Condition of sleeve: VG+ Due to some light wear on this un-laminated gatefold sleeve please see photos.

All American Boy Review by Cub Koda

Fresh from stints in the McCoys and Johnny Winter Band, All American Boy was supposed to be Rick Derringer's breakthrough solo album.

For years, it was argued that the frightfully touched-up cover photo of Derringer sank the album before anyone heard it.

If that's true, it's a shame, because this is simply Rick Derringer's most focused and cohesive album, a marvellous blend of rockers, ballads, and atmospheric instrumentals.

Joe Walsh helps out on a couple of tracks, but mostly it's Derringer's show -- multi-instrumental virtuosity in a number of styles.

Consider this one of the great albums of the '70s that fell between the cracks

Side 1:

Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo

Joy Ride (Instrumental)

Teenage Queen

Cheap Tequila

Uncomplicated

Hold

Side 2:

The Airport Giveth (The Airport Taketh Away)

Teenage Love Affair

It's Raining

Time Warp (Instrumental)

Slide On Over Slinky

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