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    This CD features rare recordings of some of Jimmy Stallings most enduring, classic work from the late 1960s when he was recording under the name J.J. Light. . Re-released by Stallings in 2003 on his own SRK Records imprint, these CDs are certain to become collector's items.

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Native American psychedelic southern California folk jazz rock blues country soul music. That's about the only way describe Jimmy Stallings' first album, released in 1969. And even that is probably leaving out a style or two. Recorded under the name J.J. Light — you'll have to ask Stallings about that — the disc was an underground groundbreaker that has been coveted by collectors all these years.
Utilizing some of the finest studio musicians in Los Angeles — a lot of the same players from Phil Spector, Beach Boys and and Byrds sessions — the singer/songwriter took a lifetime of memories growing up in New Mexico, not to mention a searing stint as bassist in the Sir Douglas Quintet circa the "Mendocino" years, and created a classic collection of songs. That they sound like nothing recorded before or since is a testament to the imagination and determination of one flat-out musical maverick.
The history books can go on and on raving about this superstar or that genius, but Hey Ya proves none of them can outdo Jimmy Stallings. This is one compadre ruled by the skies and afraid of nothing. Long may he shine. — Bill Bentley, May 2003.

credits

released October 11, 2020

Engineers: David Brand and Lankey Linstrot
Photography: Greg Leon and David Quick
Front Cover Painting: Jeff Stipe
Produced by Jimmy Stallings and Bob Markley
Recorded at Liberty/VA Inc. Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA.
Copyright 2003 by SRK Publishing
SRK Records
Bob Markley
Rhombus Music
BMI

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Jimmy Stallings aka J.J. Light Albuquerque, New Mexico

Jim Stallings is an American musician who played bass with the Sir Douglas Quintet and had a successful single as a solo artist with "Heya". As J.J. Light, though another 11 songs recorded for a second album were not released until 2008.

In 2019, Stallings achieved greater success when he made recordings with Jeremy Barnes and his associates as well as performing at venues around the state.
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