South of I-10

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South of I-10
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Studio album by
Released1995
Recorded1995 at Dockside Studio, Maurice, Louisiana
Genre Blues
Length44:54
Label Praxis/Zoo
Sonny Landreth chronology
Outward Bound
(1992)
South of I-10
(1995)
Levee Town
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Entertainment Weekly B+ [3]

South of I-10 is the fourth studio album from Sonny Landreth. The album features his first collaboration with Mark Knopfler.

Contents

The album featured the first music video for Sonny Landreth for his song, "Native Stepson". [4]

Track listing

  1. "Shooting for the Moon" (Landreth) - 3:33
  2. "Creole Angel" (Landreth) - 4:16
  3. "Native Stepson" (Landreth) - 3:36
  4. "Orphans of the Motherland" (Landreth) - 3:37
  5. "Congo Square" (Landreth, Melton, Ranson)- 6:24
  6. "Turning Wheel" (Landreth) - 4:35
  7. "South of I-10" (Landreth) - 3:39
  8. "Cajun Waltz" (Landreth) - 3:41
  9. "Mojo Boogie" (Lenoir) - 4:31
  10. "C'Est Chaud"(Landreth) - 3:19
  11. "Great Gulf Wind" (Toussaint) - 5:07
  12. "Untitled Track" (Landreth) - 1:40 [1]

Personnel

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References

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  4. Courtenaye, Mary-Ann. "Cookin' with Louisiana Spice Sonny Landreth Sizzles". Bluesaccess.com.