Fred Ford - Blackeyed Rattlesnake

Review by Николай Казарез

Album Review: Blackeyed Rattlesnake by Fred Ford (1969) Fred Ford’s Blackeyed Rattlesnake is one of those hidden gems that sneaks up on you. Released in 1969 under the Duke label, this album blends Funk, Soul, and Jazz into a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly raw. It’s not perfect—some tracks feel a bit rough around the edges—but it’s got character, and man, does it groove. Let’s talk about “Last Chance.” This track hits hard right outta the gate with its punchy bassline and horn section that just won’t quit. You can tell Ford wrote this one from the heart; the lyrics have this gritty, almost desperate vibe to them. The sax solo midway through? Absolute fire. It’s the kind of moment that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and just listen. Honestly, I’ve had this tune stuck in my head for days now—it’s relentless in the best way possible. Then there’s the title track, “Blackeyed Rattlesnake.” If “Last Chance” is all urgency, this one’s smoother, slinkier. The rhythm section lays down a groove so tight it feels like they’re daring you to sit still. And Ford’s vocals? They’ve got this cool, laid-back swagger that pulls you in without trying too hard. There’s something hypnotic about how the song builds, layer by layer, until it’s practically wrapping itself around you. What sticks with me most about Blackeyed Rattlesnake is how unapologetically human it feels. Sure, the production isn’t as polished as some of its contemporaries, but that’s part of its charm. It’s real. It’s alive. Listening to it feels like stepping back into 1969—a year when music was evolving fast, and artists like Ford were experimenting with what Funk and Soul could be. Funny thing though—this album kinda disappeared after its release. Maybe it was overshadowed by bigger names or lost in the shuffle of the late ‘60s explosion. But here we are, decades later, and it’s still got legs. Makes you wonder how many other albums like this are out there, waiting to be rediscovered. So yeah, if you’re into deep cuts that hit different, give Blackeyed Rattlesnake a spin. Just don’t blame me if “Last Chance” refuses to leave your brain.

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Artist: Fred Ford
Album: Blackeyed Rattlesnake

1969

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Blackeyed Rattlesnake	3:00
Last Chance	3:28

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Last Chance ~ Fred Ford

Blackeyed Rattlesnake ~ Fred Ford

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444

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Duke

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
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Role	Company
Published By	Don Music Co.
Manufactured By	F-5 Productions

Credits

Role	Credit
Written-By	F. Ford

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Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side A (label)): LRS 7303
Matrix / Runout (Matrix Side B (label)): LRS 7304
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): LRS 7303
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): LRS 7303

About Fred Ford

American blues and jazz saxophonist and composer, born 1930 in Memphis, Tennessee and died November 26, 1999 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Frederick Ford Jr.

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F. Ford
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Here’s something cool: The album *Blackeyed Rattlesnake* by Fred Ford is a hidden gem from 1969. It blends Funk, Soul, and Jazz into a unique sound. Released in the US on Duke Records, it features tracks like "Last Chance" and the title track "Blackeyed Rattlesnake." What makes it stand out? Fred Ford wrote all the music himself. It’s a piece of history that still grooves today.