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 Photo credit: Stefan Meekers/Keys and Chords The Memphis, Tennessee blues powerhouse Eric Gales today unveils his smokin’ hot new single “You Shouldn’t Have Left Me”, released alongside his brand-new album A Tribute To LJK – a deeply personal and moving homage to his late brother, Manuel Gales (better known as Little Jimmy King). The album, out today digitally and set for physical release on October 24 via Provogue, brings together an all-star cast of guests including Buddy Guy, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Joe Bonamassa, Roosevelt Collier, and Josh Smith. While A Tribute To LJK is a thrillingly modern record rooted in the present, it also looks back to the foundation of Gales’ musical bloodline. “This record has been a long time coming,” Gales explains of the thunderous collection co-produced by Bonamassa and Josh Smith. “I wanted it to be the ultimate tribute to my late brother, Little Jimmy King, to keep his memory alive and make sure people remember who he was and still is. All of these songs, except one, are his originals. I wanted to deliver his tunes to the world through my eyes. And I wanted it to be badass – and that’s exactly how it turned out.” Speaking about the new single and album opener, Eric Gales explains: “That’s a real blues-club burner with a ‘Blues Is Alright’ kind of vibe. The first voice you hear is my brother Danuel, who is Little Jimmy’s twin, and there’s a very significant reason I did that, because they sound exactly alike. So my brother’s voice starts this whole record, and there’s a huge sentimental value in that. That song turned out really well, and I think it’s a strong opener – it has very high energy.” “You Shouldn’t Have Left Me” follows the previously released single “Don’t Wanna Go Home” featuring Joe Bonamassa. With its infectious groove and fiery guitar work, it delivers a swaggering anthem about taking your paycheck out on the town. The album’s first single, “Somebody” – featuring Buddy Guy and Roosevelt Collier – holds a particularly special place in Gales’ heart. Reflecting on the track, he shares: “It’s just a really dope song, man, and I thought it was a great way to end the record. Buddy Guy is a legend, and that idea was actually mentioned by my wife, LaDonna. She said, ‘I think you should see if Buddy is available. We don’t know how much time any of us has, so while you have the opportunity, you should give it a shot.’ So we went for it, and he said, ‘Yeah.’ He knew my brother, and they played together, so I think it was easy for him to agree to do this song – and the rest is history.” The blues is an ecosystem – and A Tribute To LJK stands as proof of the immense respect commanded by both Eric and his late brother Manuel “Little Jimmy King” Gales, who tragically passed in 2002. Across ten explosive covers brought to life by an all-star cast, Eric channels his brother’s spirit with passion, reverence, and unflinching authenticity. For listeners unfamiliar with the extraordinary legacy of Little Jimmy King, this record lays it all out for the world to hear. Website:
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