093074012826

The Folkways Years, 1959-1973

Memphis Slim

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Format: CD

Cat No: SFW40128

Release Date:  22 February 2000

Label:  Smithsonian Folkways

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  093074012826

Genres:  Blues  

  • Description

    This collection contains the best of blues pianist Memphis Slim's Folkways years and includes 3 previously unreleased tracks. The CD features solo performances, small ensembles, and accompaniment by Folkways artists including Willie Dixon, Jazz Gillum, and Pete Seeger. Slim plays highly personal interpretations of classic and original blues. 65 minutes. 32-page booklet with extensive notes, lyrics, and photos.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Joggie Boogie
      • 2. If Left That Town-Harlem Bound
      • 3. Key To The Highway
      • 4. Chicago Rent Party
      • 5. Stewball
      • 6. The Dirty Dozens
      • 7. Beer-Drinking Woman
      • 8. Walking Blues
      • 9. Pinetop's Boogie Woogie
      • 10. San Juan Blues
      • 11. Prison Bound
      • 12. If The Rabbit Had A Gun
      • 13. Backwater Blues
      • 14. You Name It
      • 15. M & O Blues
      • 16. Every Day I Have The Blues
      • 17. Just A Dream
      • 18. Midnight Special
      • 19. The Bells
      • 20. Mean Old Frisco
      • 21. The Gimmick