* After resuscitating his career with 1990's "Victory Mixture", Willy DeVille followed it up two years later with what is widely regarded as his greatest achievement as both songwriter and performer.

* 1992's "Backstreets Of Desire" was recorded in various Los Angeles studios but features Louisiana-based musicians Dr John and Zachary Richard, plus Los Lobos' David Hidalgo.

* This album contains some of Willy's best songs, including `Jump City' and `Bamboo Road'. A standout track is the mariachi version of Hendrix's `Hey Joe' which was released as a single and charted in several European countries.

* Big Beat tracked down the original photographers and the result is a beautifully illustrated booklet with sleevenotes from Garth Cartwright, who has interviewed the producer and many of the musicians involved.