Sweet Potato Pie (album)

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.