Gypsy Blood was the second album release by Mason Ruffner and his biggest commercial success. The album was recorded in London, UK and produced by Dave Edmunds. The title track from the album was featured in the 1989 film, Steel Magnolias. In 1989, Ruffner played on Bob Dylan’s Oh Mercy album, and Daniel Lanois’ Acadie. After this time, Ruffner bought a property in Wimberley, Texas, and largely withdrew from the music limelight for almost a decade.
Artist: Mason Ruffner
Album: Gypsy Blood
Year: 1987
Label: CBS, CBS Associated
Style: Blues Rock, Southern Rock
Format: mp3/320
Tracklist
01 Gypsy Blood 4:35
02 Fightin’ Back 4:13
03 Dancin’ On Top Of The World 3:41
04 Distant Thunder 4:43
05 Courage 3:46
06 Runnin’ 4:21
07 Under Your Spell 3:55
08 Red Hot Lover 3:29
09 Baby, I Don’t Care No More 3:32
10 Ain’t Gonna Get It 4:34
Mason Ruffner: Vocals, Guitars
Dave Edmunds: Backing Vocals, Guitar, Producer
Mark Avsec: Backing Vocals, Clavinet, Congas, Keybords, Organ, Piano
John David: Bass
Dave Charles: Drums
Geraint Watkins: Piano
Strings by The Gypsy Strings arranged by Anne Dudley