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}}'''''Maverick''''' is the sixth [[Album|studio album]] by the band [[George Thorogood|George Thorogood and the Destroyers]]. It was produced by [[Terry Manning]] and released in January 1985 by the label [[EMI America Records]]. Some of its songs are among Thorogood's best-known, including "[[I Drink Alone]]" and "[[Willie and the Hand Jive]]" |
}}'''''Maverick''''' is the sixth [[Album|studio album]] by the band [[George Thorogood|George Thorogood and the Destroyers]]. It was produced by [[Terry Manning]] and released in January 1985 by the label [[EMI America Records]]. Some of its songs are among Thorogood's best-known, including "[[I Drink Alone]]" and "[[Willie and the Hand Jive]]". |
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== Release == |
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"[[I Drink Alone]]", released in February 1985, is one of the Destroyer`s best known songs and peaked at number 13 on the [[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas |title=George Thorogood Awards |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/george-thorogood-mn0000647834#awards}}</ref> |
"[[I Drink Alone]]", released in February 1985, is one of the Destroyer`s best known songs and peaked at number 13 on the [[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas |title=George Thorogood Awards |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/george-thorogood-mn0000647834#awards}}</ref> |
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"[[Willie and the Hand Jive]]" released in June 1985, is a cover of the [[Johnny Otis]] song of the same name. The single is also the only Destroyer`s single to reach the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart, Peaking at 63.<ref>[http://www.geocities.ws/secoctober/T.htm '80s Top 100 - T] Retrieved 12-8-2013.</ref> |
"[[Willie and the Hand Jive]]" released in June 1985, is a cover of the [[Johnny Otis]] song of the same name. The single is also the only Destroyer`s single to reach the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart, Peaking at number 63.<ref>[http://www.geocities.ws/secoctober/T.htm '80s Top 100 - T] Retrieved 12-8-2013.</ref> |
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== Critical reception == |
== Critical reception == |
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| Released | January 25, 1985[1] | |||
| Recorded | July 1984 | |||
| Studio | Dimension Sound, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts | |||
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| Length | 43:34 | |||
| Label | EMI America | |||
| Producer | Terry Manning | |||
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Maverick is the sixth studio album by the band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was produced by Terry Manning and released in January 1985 by the label EMI America Records. Some of its songs are among Thorogood's best-known, including "I Drink Alone" and "Willie and the Hand Jive".
Release
EMI America released Maverick on January 25, 1985. The album eventually sold more than 550,000 copies, mostly in the United States.
Three tracks from the album were released as singles, "Gear Jammer" which peaked at number 26 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.[2]
"I Drink Alone", released in February 1985, is one of the Destroyer`s best known songs and peaked at number 13 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.[3]
"Willie and the Hand Jive" released in June 1985, is a cover of the Johnny Otis song of the same name. The single is also the only Destroyer`s single to reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Peaking at number 63.[4]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings | [6] |
Maverick received positive reviews from critics. AllMusic's Joe Viglione says "George Thorogood is forever consistent and Maverick is more of the blues/rock driving sound the journeyman guitarist is known for."[7]
AllMusic critic James Christopher Monger called "Willie and the Hand Jive" and "I Drink Alone" one of Thorogood's "high points."[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gear Jammer" | George Thorogood | 4:39 |
| 2. | "I Drink Alone" | George Thorogood | 4:36 |
| 3. | "Willie and the Hand Jive" | Johnny Otis | 4:09 |
| 4. | "What A Price" | Fats Domino, Murphy Maddux^, Jack Jessup | 2:48 |
| 5. | "Long Gone" | George Thorogood | 4:31 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dixie Fried" | Carl Perkins, Howard Griffin | 3:47 |
| 2. | "Crawlin' King Snake" | John Lee Hooker | 4:03 |
| 3. | "Memphis/Little Marie" | Chuck Berry | 5:54 |
| 4. | "Woman with the Blues" | George Thorogood | 3:34 |
| 5. | "Go, Go, Go" | Chuck Berry | 3:32 |
| 6. | "The Ballad of Maverick" | David Buttolph, Paul Francis Webster | 2:06 |
| Total length: | 43:34 | ||
^ Murphy Maddux is listed in the album credits as "M. Muddux"
Personnel
Musicians
- George Thorogood – vocals, guitar
- Billy Blough – bass guitar
- Jeff Simon – drums and percussion
- Hank Carter – saxophone, harmony vocals
Technical
- Terry Manning – producer, engineer
- Ken Irwin – assistant producer
- Randy Ezratty – assistant engineer
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
- Henry Marquez – art direction
- Art Sims – design
- Caroline Greyshock – photography
- David Gahr – photography
Charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[9] | 32 |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | 14 |
| United States (Billboard 200) | 31 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[10] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United States (RIAA) | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
References
- ^ EMI America. "George Thorogood "Maverick" (retailer Sales Stats Advertisement)." Billboard 1 June 1985: 1. Web.
- ^ "George Thorogood & the Destroyers Chart History".
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "George Thorogood Awards".
- ^ '80s Top 100 - T Retrieved 12-8-2013.
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r20115
- ^ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 653. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
- ^ Viglione, Joe. "Maverick Review by Joe Viglione". AllMusic.
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. "George Thorogood Platinum Review".
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 309. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – George Thorogood – Maverick". Music Canada.
