Pappo's Blues - Selftitled (1971)
Killer Blues-Rock from Argentina
Personnel:
PAPPO (NOBERTO NAPOLITANA) gtr A B C D
BLACK AMAYA drms A B D
DAVID LEBÓN (DAVIES) bs A D
CARLOS PINATA bs B
WILLY VERDAGUER bs B
MACHI bs C
POMO drms C
ALEJANDRO MEDINA D
ISA PORTUGHEIS D
ALBUMS:
(1963 - 1975)
1(A) PAPPO'S BLUES (Music Hall 2254) 1971 R2
2(B) PAPPO'S BLUES 2 (Music Hall 12032) 1972
3(C) PAPPO'S BLUES, VOLUMEN 3 (Music Hall 2389) 1973
4(D) PAPPO'S BLUES, VOLUMEN 4 (Music Hall 13053) 1974
5( ) TRIÁNGULO (Music Hall 14109) 1974
6( ) PAPPO'S BLUES, VOLUMEN VI (Music Hall 13102) 1975
NB: They went on to record Pappo's Blues, Vol. 7 (1978) and related band Pappo recorded En Vivo in 1984. (1)-(4) have been reissued on vinyl. All seven are available on CD.
Along with Almendra and Vox Dei, this was Argentina's top band of the era. They recorded a series of blues-rock albums throughout the decade, though by the time of Pappo's Blues, Vol. 7 in 1978 they had moved on to a more 'straight ahead' rock format.
Pappo (real name Noberto Napolitano) was born on 10th March 1950. In 1967, he joined Los Abuelos de la Nada. He wrote La Estaución for them, which was included on Mandioca Underground (Mandioca MLP 331) 1969.
After joining Manal on piano for a tour and a brief spell in Conexión No. 5, Pappo recorded Nunca Lo Sabrán for inclusion on the Pidamos Peras A Mandioca (Mandioca MLP 335) compilation.
In 1969, Pappo replaced Kay Galiffi on guitar in Los Gatos. After spells in short-term groups Engranaje and Pistola, he played on Billy Bond y La Pesada's first two albums.
In 1971, he formed Pappo's Blues (always a loose-knit group) and cut a primitively recorded but skilful blues-rock album with line-up 'A'. Its highlights included Algo Ha Cambiado and Adonde Está La Libertad.
Pappo's Blues 2, recorded with line-up 'B' was notable for some good guitar riffs. Recorded 'live in the studio' it included some of his strongest songs like Blues De Sante Fe, El Tren De Las 16 and Desconfio and was a definite progression on his first effort.
Pappo's Blues Volumen 3 was recorded with another new line-up 'C' and again included more excellent blues Siempe Es Lo Mismo, Nena as well as the fast-paced instrumental Stratocaster Boogie and the classic Sucio Y Desprolijo. After this, Machi and Pomo left to join Invisible and he recorded Volumen 4 with a new line-up 'D' (which included part of line-up 'A'). This included his tribute to beer drinking Fiesta Cervezal and the rather offbeat Aberlardo El Pollo.
His fifth album Triángulo was more improvised than some previous efforts, but still had its moments on cuts like Malas Compañiás.
Volumen 6 was a largely instrumental album, comprising mostly studio outtakes which the record company released whilst Pappo was in England for a couple of years jamming with Peter Green. When he returned to Argentina he formed Aeroblus and they recorded a hard rock album - but that's beyond the time frame of this book.
Pappo is recognised to be one of South America's best rock guitarists.
Track Title:
1. Algo Ha Cambiado
2. El Viejo
3. Hansen
4. Gris Y Amarillo
5. Adios Willy
6. El Hombre Suburbano
7. Especies
8. A Donde Está La Libertad.
Next U/L:
PAPPO'S BLUES 2 (Music Hall 12032) 1972
PAPPO'S BLUES, VOLUMEN 3 (Music Hall 2389) 1973
PAPPO'S BLUES, VOLUMEN 4 (Music Hall 13053) 1974
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