Cargo Records

Broasted or Fried

Willie Bobo’s son, Eric Bobo teamed up with producer Mario C. to sort through piles of his father’s reel to reel tapes. The result? Hours of unreleased recordings from Willie Bobo’s heyday – including alternate takes of “Broasted or Fried” and “Soul Foo Young.” These versions – recorded as Willie Bobo was sorting through demos for his Sussex LP in the early 70s - swing differently – perhaps heavier – than their previously released counterparts. The mix downs – tastefully blessed and mastered by Mario C. from the original multitrack tapes – hit harder, and present these tunes anew.