Release Date: 04 August 2023
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988325928
Genres: Blues Rhythm and Blues
Description
Joseph Charles Augustus, from New Orleans - known as "Google Eyes", as he had an enthusiastic eye for the ladies - was a popular Blues singer between the late 40s and early 60s.
He recorded prolifically between 1949-61, for ten different record labels, including Coleman, Columbia, OKeh, DeLuxe, Duke and nstant.
Although he never quite registered a national hit, Joe enjoyed significant regional successes with sides like 'Poppa Stoppa's Be Bop Blues', 'No Wine, No Women', 'Rock My Soul', 'Oh What A Fool' and 'Lead Us On' (the latter two recorded with The Johnny Otis Band), and was also a hugely popular live performer.
This is the first compilation of August's work in the CD era, and much of this material is impossible to find elsewhere in the digital format.
Tracklisting
The Mudlarks
The Goofers
Slim Willet
Sleepy LaBeef
Marty Wilde
June Carter
Jimmy McCrackin
Gene Vincent
Bywater Call
Harold Burrage
Gene & Eunice
Tom Jones
Lillian Briggs
Ike and Tina Turner
Nellie Lutcher
Big Joe Turner
