Sweet Potato Pie is the debut album by American blues musician Robert Cray. It was released in 1980 on Tomato Records. The album showcases Cray's early blues-infused sound and features a mix of original compositions and covers of classic blues tunes. While not commercially successful upon its initial release, Sweet Potato Pie is considered an important part of Cray's discography and a stepping stone towards his later mainstream success. The album highlights Cray's guitar playing and soulful vocals, laying the groundwork for his signature style. It is now considered a foundational blues album showcasing his talent before his widespread recognition in the mid-1980s.
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