THE VINYL RELICS PODCAST - Epysode 30: "Ton Ton Macoute!" by Johnny Jenkins

Epysode 30: "Ton Ton Macoute!" In this epysode we explore the electrifying 1970 album Ton Ton Macoute! by legendary guitarist Johnny Jenkins. This album is a powerful blend of blues, rock, and soul, featuring incredible guitar work that helped shape the sound of the era. What makes Ton Ton Macoute! even more special is the all-star lineup of musicians who contributed, including four members of the Allman Brothers Band. Legendary guitarist Duane Allman, along with Berry Oakley, Jaimoe and Butch Trucks, all played on the album, adding their signature sound to Jenkins’ raw, emotional style. Join us as we dive into the history behind this incredible collaboration, the cultural impact of the album, and why it remains a hidden gem in music history. Whether you're a diehard Allman Brothers fan or discovering Johnny Jenkins for the first time, this episode will give you a deeper appreciation for an album that has become a timeless classic. Tune in for insightful discussion, fascinating facts, and, of course, the unforgettable sounds of Ton Ton Macoute! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review—your support helps keep the groove alive! I hope you dig Ton Ton Macoute! as much as I do. -FJ ==LINKS== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link -->   patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic   Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/   Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinyl.relics.podcast/   Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast   Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social   And find us on X here --> @VinylRelicsPod   Email me here --> [email protected] Here's a link to the Johnny Jenkins documentary trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWyl9Fo6TUQ Here's a link to the History of Rock Music in 500 Songs Episode 163 which discusses the career of Otis Redding and how it intertwines with Johnny Jenkins: https://500songs.com/podcast/episode-163-sittin-on-the-dock-of-the-bay-by-otis-redding/ ==THE MUSIC== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7eEz7yTAGmYEoDyeR420ke?si=390d52edc79d46cb THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES "Whiskey Woman" *OTIS REDDING & THE PINETOPPERS "Shout Bamalama" *JOHNNY JENKINS & THE PINETOPPERS "Pinetop" *JOHNNY JENKINS & THE PINETOPPERS "Love Twist" BOOKER T. & THE MG's "Green Onions" *JOHNNY JENKINS "Spunky" OTIS REDDING "These Arms Of Mine" OTIS REDDING "(Sittin' on) The Dock Of The Bay" WILSON PICKET “Hey Jude” THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND “Dreams” THE HOUR GLASS “So Much Love” DR. JOHN “I Walk On Gilded Splinters” *MARSHA HUNT “I Walk On Gilded Splinters”.  BECK "Loser" OASIS "Go Let It Out" JOHNNY JENKINS "I Walk On Gilded Splinters" JOHNNY JENKINS "Leaving Trunk" JOHNNY JENKINS "Blind Bats And Swamp Rats" JOHNNY JENKINS "Rollin' Stone" JOHNNY JENKINS "Sick And Tired" JOHNNY JENKINS "Down Along The Cove" JOHNNY JENKINS "Bad News" JOHNNY JENKINS "Dimples" JOHNNY JENKINS "Voodoo In You" JOHNNY JENKINS “Don’t Start Me To Talkin’” JOHNNY JENKINS “’Til The Blues Go Home” JOHNNY JENKINS “Johnny’s Blues” JOHNNY JENKINS “Down The Road I Go” *THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND “I Walk On Gilded Splinters” (live) ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "I'm Alive" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices