When a Guitar Plays the Blues

Album by Roy Buchanan ‧ 1985

When a Guitar Plays the Blues is the ninth solo studio album by American musician Roy Buchanan. It was released in July 1985 through Alligator Records, marking his first release for the label. Recording sessions took place at Streeterville Studios in Chicago.

In the United States, the album peaked at number 161 on the Top Pop Albums chart. At the 28th Annual Grammy Awards held in 1986, it received a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album nomination.

Songs (9)

When A Guitar Plays The Blues