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‘King King’ reissue coming Tuesday

According to several websites, “King King” is set for reissue this Tuesday, Jan. 31, by Universal Import. For instance, the U.S. amazon.com website lists “King King” as an import at $29.50, with a Tuesday release date. We’ve not been able to find any information about this release. From our vantage point, it looks like aContinue reading “‘King King’ reissue coming Tuesday”

“Better Cut That Out” lyrics

While the closer “Better Cut That Out” is a favorite on the “King King” record, one question remains: Just what is Lester Butler singing? This song is a little rough — Butler sings the second verse twice — and even the album credits are confusing. On the first Def American pressings, the song is calledContinue reading ““Better Cut That Out” lyrics”

USA Today: “King King” raw, rootsy blues

A glowing “King King” review from USA Today’s Oct. 28, 1992, edition. Is this one of the earlier, mainstream notices of that album? RED DEVILS LIVE ALBUM BLASTS RAW, ROOTSY BLUES by Edna Gundersen USA Today Hellbent for blues, the red-hot Red Devils have cranked out the year’s most electrifying live album, a stunning debut.Continue reading “USA Today: “King King” raw, rootsy blues”

Skelly praises Red Devils in NME list

The Coral’s James Skelly is quickly becoming one of The Red Devils’ most outspoken supporters. First he calls “King King” the best thing he’s heard all year, now he adds them to NME’s list of the “100 Greatest Albums You’ve Never Heard.” His thoughts are a little more detailed and expansive than what appeared inContinue reading “Skelly praises Red Devils in NME list”

The Coral’s James Skelly on ‘King King’

The January 2011 edition of Mojo magazine has a Red Devils mention, in the annual “The Best Thing I’ve Heard All Year” section. James Skelly, singer and guitarist from the psych-folk band The Coral, describes his newfound love for “King King”: John Leckie played me The Red Devils’ “King King” album when we were inContinue reading “The Coral’s James Skelly on ‘King King’”

Lyrics: Mr. Highway Man

Mr. Highway Man (Chester Burnett), from King King Highway man, please don’t block the road Mr. Highway man, please don’t block my road You got my head spinnin’, little girl I’m goin’ down slow Got to tell everybody in the neighborhood Tell everybody in the neighborhood You’re a sweet little girl, sure don’t mean meContinue reading “Lyrics: Mr. Highway Man”

Blue Shadows 1990 dates added to timeline

We’ve tried to verify all the material you see on nofightin.com with links back to source material. In this case, we think the source might have it wrong. In the King King club Web site’s history section, they have several old fliers and handbills with dates. A calendar labeled “July 1990” lists several Blue ShadowsContinue reading “Blue Shadows 1990 dates added to timeline”

13 years later: Another look at “13 featuring Lester Butler”

“When you’re talking about blues, you’re talking about storytelling. … You have to bring something to the table. You have to have a story to tell.” 13 years ago tonight, Lester Butler and his gang took the stage at the Bar Deluxe in Hollywood to celebrate the release of the album “13 featuring Lester Butler.”Continue reading “13 years later: Another look at “13 featuring Lester Butler””