CRIME OF PASSION!! | Smoking Gun - Robert Cray (Reaction)

[@douglasg.9271]

His “strong persuader” album is full of gems. ❤

[@TheoZoffrok]

There are *far* too few Robert Cray reactions out there, so thanks for doing this one. A magnificent singer *AND* a superb guitarist - a pretty nifty songwriter too. Other songs of his I'd recommend: Phone Booth, Bad Influence, Porchlight, The Last Time (I Get Burned Like This), I've Slipped Her Mind, Consequences, Night Patrol, Labour Of Love, I Was Warned, and He Don't Live Here No More.

[@allenlocke1935]

and Forecast Calls For Pain:)

[@FishKungfu]

Robert Cray is one of the very rare GOATs. He has an amazing voice and he's a magician on the guitar.

[@AgingDrummerBoy-ly1js]

This album is so fantastic!

[@stonehobson2487]

This was a big hit for him. Played on several different stations. He still tours and has been putting out solid blues, jazz and rock albums for years. A real connection to the old guitar bands of the '60's and early 70's.

[@cletushouse906]

Robert cray is one of those people you really do need to get aquainted with.

[@AliasMark69]

A Fender Stratocaster Guitar in the right hands.... Magical

[@sherylstone8804]

Wow! Robert Cray! I love his music. One of my fav blues artists. Thanks❤

[@albertsmith9315]

Love Robert Cray. I got to see him open for Clapton in 2006, and he came out for the final song, "Crossroads" trading solos with Eric.

[@cynergy4]

I saw him open for Clapton in the late 80's. Great duo!

[@cshubs]

I saw RC in Burlington VT around 1988. I would soon be the blues DJ for my school's 50k watt radio station.

[@crow2able]

I have loved this since he first did it!

[@ZacCostilla]

I was in 6th grade when this came out, and it made a huge impression on me. It was about the same time as The Fabulous Thunderbirds song “Tuff Enuff” and Georgia Satellites” song “Keep Your Hands To Yourself”. Bon Jovi and Beastie Boys were just becoming superstars, but I preferred the previous songs over the latter.

[@myownchannel247]

Cray co-wrote one of my favorite blues songs ever with Eric Clapton, it’s called Old Love. Any version of it would be great 🔥

[@kallsop2]

It was an interesting time for me when this came out. I was in my mid 20's and just getting tired of the 80's hair bands and was getting into jazz when a friend took me a blues bar and this was on the jukebox. This and Stevie Ray Vaughn were my blues introduction as well as blues bands that played this place. This led to me going to Memphis several times in the 90's and finally got to see Robert in 2006 in Telluride CO. Such good blues that gave me a new direction in the 80's.

[@jofoster1596]

It's funny how so many of our generation started getting into jazz in 1980s. Had always been into soul, disco and pop and then boom! 😅

[@roberthaines1227]

Love Robert Cray. Just saw him last March playing a smaller venue. Great live performer.

[@Nancy-n4o8k]

All his music is fantastic, love Robert.

[@joyous-b8j]

ANOTHER AWESOME GUITARIST, SAW HIM NUMEROUS TIMES!!,🎸🔥🤩😍🥰

[@nealmyers8274]

I have been waiting for someone to hit this any Robert Cray

[@surlechapeau]

Saw Robert August 1988 on Pier 86, great show. He did an album with Blues artists Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland called Showdown! . Awesome album with them all sharing vocals and solos. I'd recommend his "Right Next Door (Because of Me)" next!

[@picolo4102]

Thanks JMBOY. Good tune

[@jasonwilliams6005]

Incredible song. I have six of his albums and every one is awesome.

[@lauriebutler4115]

Now that’s blues….love Robert Cray.

[@bradsense7431]

This whole album is good. Listened to it often when it came out.

[@RichardDickson-to7zg]

The Soul of Sam Cooke & the chops of Magic Sam!

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

I seen this tour, he makes great albums, very good guitarist, great voice.

[@meditationlifeskills]

Highly, highly underrated master blues, man!

[@revaflowers3115]

This song was such a banger when it first came out. Loved it then and still yet.

[@lnbarnes917]

Love this song ! He is awesome ❤

[@bugvswindshield]

I first heard Mr cray in late 80s. Great blues guitarist. I got a couple of his cd’s somewhere 😊

[@PatriciaMuncey-bc1dn]

Great Song! Love Robert Cray

[@user-tb9dx9mg2njsb]

Because of me is an amazing song by RC!

[@cynergy4]

I saw him open for Eric Clapton in the late 80's. Excellent show!

[@RicoCosta317]

One thing I love about your reactions is how you break down the lyrics and I get find out what they actually are! I mean we've all listened to songs hundreds of time without even knowing the words, let alone what they mean, and you're doing us a great service. Smokin reaction to one of my favorite songs. Keep it up bro!

[@vickiroman189]

We called this "5,000 Apartment Music" back in the day :-)

[@rickd8376]

The Forecast Calls For Pain!

[@jenniferbabros1985]

Love this guy❤

[@rogerdaly6326]

Richard Cousins bassline makes this song.

[@rickward460]

Nicely played JM👍 Been following you for awhile. I'm a 65 yr old white boy who has been listening to Robert since he started picking. A true talent to say the least! You give me hope for this 😵‍💫 world. Spread the love 🐶😎🇺🇸

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

This album is contemporary Blues, he has an older Blues album, WHO'S BEEN TALKING, every song on both albums is great.

[@JhonnyHawk-bu7zp]

This came out in the mid to late 1980s & it ROCKS!! Not quite P.C. but. WTF.

[@nealmyers8274]

That whole album is gold

[@lloydanderson1486]

Great Song!

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Robert Cray is the truth. ❤ Try " Big Ole House" studio version or the Live version at Madison Square Garden, at Eric Clapton' s Crossroads Festival. ...the truth , in 2024😊