Category Archives: Vintage Blues

1. Ruth Willis – Man of My Own 3:02 2. Ma Rainey – Stack O’ Lee Blues 2:55 3. Elvie Thomas, Geeshie Wiley – Pick Poor Robin Clean 3:12 4. Bessie Smith – Careless Love Blues 3:24 5. Memphis Jug … Continue reading →

Twenty-four tracks from an overlooked Blues singer of the 20’s. Perfect for anyone looking to discover the top stars of the era. For collectors there are alternate tracks. Highlights include: “If You Want To Keep Your Daddy Home”, “Strut Long … Continue reading →

Slide guitar pioneer and also an early user of the twelve string guitar. McTell did blues along with religious and ragtime music. Fourteen tracks in this collection. Highlights include: “Ticket Agent Blues”, “Southern Can Mama”, “Razor Ball” and “Stole Rider … Continue reading →

Great original recordings. One hundred and three tracks of the familiar and the obscure. Great listening. CD # 1 highlights include: “I Want Plenty Grease In My Frying Pan”-Margaret Carter, “Who’ll Chop Your Suey (When I’m Gone)”-Margaret Johnson, “You’ve Got … Continue reading →

Perfect addition to any Blues collection. This is a great series. Highlights include: “Cocaine Habit Blues”-Memphis Jug Band, “Fore Day Creep”-Ida Cox, “Don’t Wake It Up”-Mississippi Sheiks and “Mississippi County Farm Blues”-Son House. Other artists: Victoria Spivey, Charley Patton, Marshall … Continue reading →

The older brother of drummer Baby Dodds was always in the top ranks of clarinetists. Twenty-seven tracks on this collection. You’ll hear why,along with Buster Bailey, he had a huge influence on Benny Goodman. Highlights include: “Gate Mouth” w/New Orleans … Continue reading →

Twenty-three tracks on another good compilation of the Blues pioneers. Collectors will like this gathering as it fills holes in their collections. Highlights include: “Mama Don’t Allow No Easy Riders Here”-Cow Cow Davenport, “Avenue Strut”-Herve Duerson, “The Fives”-Turner Parrish and … Continue reading →

Twenty-five tracks for the Blues collector. Mostly obscure artists rarely found on any compilations. A number of the tracks are alternate takes. Highlights include: “Lonesome Daddy Blues”-Viola McCoy, “Leaving Town To Wear You Off My Mind”-Sammie Lewis, “Automobile Blues”-Clifford Hayes’ … Continue reading →

Twenty tracks from the woman who who defined “Down ‘N Dirty” Blues. A lot of entertainment is packed in these tracks. If you’re looking for great early Blues…look no further. Highlights include: “Coffee Grindin’ Blues”, “Pot Hound Blues”, “I Hate That … Continue reading →