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The fifth and final installment of the Those Dirty Blues series contains 25 more classic Dirty Blues recordings in a digitally remastered state. Featuring such famed performers as Bessie Smith, Blind Boy Fuller, The Harlem Hamfats, Tampa Red's Hokum Jug Band, Blind Willie McTell, Bo Carter, Lil Johnson, and many other legends, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of Pre-War Jazz or Blues.
This fourth installment of the Those Dirty Blues series contains 25 more classic Dirty Blues recordings in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Featuring such famed performers as Alberta Hunter, Mississippi John Hurt, Jelly Roll Morton, Blind Blake, The Memphis Jug Band, Lil Johnson, The Famous Hokum Boys, The Mississippi Sheiks, Papa Charlie Jackson, and many other legends, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of Pre-War Jazz or Blues.
This third installment of the Those Dirty Blues series contains 25 more of the best bawdy Blues recordings of all time in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Featuring such famed performers as Lil Johnson, Bo Carter, Ethel Waters, The Harlem Hamfats, Big Bill Broonzy, The Hokum Boys, Cliff Carlisle, Memphis Minnie, Tampa Red, and many other legends, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of Pre-War Jazz or Blues.
This album contains 24 vintage blues recordings about cocaine and heroin in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Featuring such acclaimed performers as Louis Armstrong, Leadbelly, Cab Calloway & His Cotton Club Orchestra, Champion Jack Dupree, Ella Fitzgerald, The Memphis Jug Band, Slim & Slam, Victoria Spivey, and many other legendary acts, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of Pre-War Jazz or Blues.
Copulatin' Blues Volume 2 contains 25 more of the best Dirty Blues recordings of all time in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Featuring such legendary artists as Lil Johnson, Bessie Smith, Lucille Bogan, The Harlem Hamfats, Alberta Hunter, Blind Boy Fuller, The Mississippi Sheiks, Bo Carter, Walter Roland, and many other Blues Legends, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of the Pre-War blues genre.
The 2nd installment of the Reefer Blues Series contains 18 more incredible vintage Jazz and Blues recordings about Marijuana in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Featuring such renowned acts as Cab Calloway, Fats Waller, The Harlem Hamfats, Benny Goodman, Lucille Bogan, Mezz Mezzrow, and many other legendary Vipers, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of the Pre-War Blues genre.
The 3rd installment of the Reefer Blues Series contains 18 more incredible vintage Jazz and Blues recordings about Marijuana in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Featuring such renowned acts as Louis Armstrong, Julia Lee, Tampa Red, Don Redman, Slim & Slam, Cab Calloway, and many other legendary Vipers, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of Pre-War Jazz or Blues.
This fantastic 2 disc set features the complete historic July 1960 recordings made by Blues legends Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Joe Williams, Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry in Los Angeles. Recorded early on during the great Folk and Blues revival that occurred during the 1960s, these artists were all instrumental in bringing the classic Blues style back to the mainstream and bringing Blues music to a new generation of listeners.
These recordings have been issued in several forms over the years, but never in their entirety or with the quality of sound as is featured here. This set contains the live recordings from the Ash Grove, studio recordings, and also features 2 bonus tracks by Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry recorded at the Troubadour in 1961.
Presented in a beautifully Digitally Remastered state this album is sure to be enjoyed by any fan of the Country or Folk Blues.
Vocals - Jimmy Witherspoon, Organ - Groove Holmes, Tenor Saxophone - Teddy Edwards, Drums - Frank Butler, Bass - Jimmy Bond, Guitar - Herman Mitchell, Piano - Paul Moer.
This album contains 26 classic blues songs that were covered by the biggest names in Rock & Roll in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Many of the biggest hits of Rock were in fact not new songs at all, but were songs performed decades earlier by the original Bluesmen. This album contains songs that were covered by Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Cream, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Eric Clapton, and many others. Featuring such renowned artists as Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Memphis Minnie, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Leadbelly, Blind Willie Johnson, and many other Blues Legends, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of the Pre-War blues genre or the Classic Rock acts that covered these songs.
This album contains 16 of the best vintage blues recordings about Marijuana of all time in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Featuring such renowned acts as Cab Calloway, Sidney Bechet, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, Stuff Smith, Lil Johnson, and many other Blues Legends, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of the Pre-War blues genre.
This album contains 22 of the best Dirty Blues recordings of all time in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Featuring such renowned artists as Bessie Smith, Sidney Bechet, Lil Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, Ethel Waters, Bo Carter, Lucille Bogan, and many other Blues Legends, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of the Pre-War blues genre.
This album contains 17 of the best Dirty Blues recordings of all time in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Featuring such renowned artists as Bessie Smith, Lil Johnson, Alberta Hunter, Memphis Minnie, Rosetta Howard, Victoria Spivey, Lovin' Sam Theard, Lucille Bogan, and many other Blues Legends, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of the Pre-War blues genre.
This album contains 20 of the best Dirty Blues recordings of all time in a beautifully digitally remastered state. Featuring such renowned acts as Ethel Waters, Blind Boy Fuller, The Memphis Jug Band, Clara Smith, Lovin' Sam Theard, Lucille Bogan, and many other Blues Legends, this compilation is sure to be greatly enjoyed by any fan of the Pre-War blues genre.
This album features the Delta Blues hero Son House performing 17 of his best sides in a digitally remastered state. Considered to be among the greatest Blues guitar players of all time this album is sure to please any fan of the Pre-War Country-Folk blues genre and makes a great introduction for someone just getting into that style of music.
This album features folk music legend Pete Seeger performing many classic folk standards including "Boll Weevil", "I've Been Working On The Railroad", and many more
Harry and Jeanie West are widely renowned as some of the greatest and most authentic American Folk musicians to have ever recorded. Their playing and singing is so highly esteemed that the Smithsonian Institute has selected their music as the official representative music for Bluegrass, Old-Time Folk, and Mountain Ballads for their archive. The duo originally began performing together in 1949 and has never stopped since. They have made regular appearances at many folk festivals all the way into the 21st century, including the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival in Asheville, NC. During the 1950s and 1960s they recorded many albums and were highly successful due to the Folk Revival of the time. The tracks on this album were recorded in 1953 and showcase traditional songs from the Smoky Mountains in Southern Appalachia. These songs are part of our great American Heritage and are sure to be enjoyed by any fan or aficionado of traditional American folk music.
This compact disc presents a selection of folk songs from the Dustbowl and Great Depression Era. The music on this album is a uniquely American type of folk known as the Talking Blues . The Talking Blues is a style of folk that puts the lyrical content up front as the driving force of the song. The lyrics are spoken in a regular talking voice (as opposed to being sung), and are generally accompanied by a simple chord pattern played on the guitar or banjo. Performed by prolific folk recording artists Pat Foster and Dick Weissman, these recordings are representative of what you would have actually heard being performed around the nation during that turbulent era in American History. These songs truly capture the spirit of the time, they are like a window to the past. They illustrate how many things never change in the realm of human interaction. Discontent with the government, disdain for the status quo, and the plight of the working man are all themes that are just as relevant and important today as they were then.
This compact disc presents a selection of folk songs and folklore from the Revolutionary and Civil War Eras. These recordings are representative of what you would have actually heard being performed so many years ago. The songs truly capture the spirit of the time, they are like a window to the past. They illustrate how many things never change in the realm of human interaction, and make you realize people then were much the same as they are now. These songs are part of our great American heritage and should be listened to by all Americans so we don t forget where we came from.
Blind Lemon Jefferson is considered to be among the greatest Pre-War country blues artists, right up there with fellow guitar legends Robert Johnson, Mississippi Fred McDowell, and Son House. This album features many of his best sides including Match Box Blues and Black Snake Moan.
This album features the Folk legend Woody Guthrie performing many American Folk standards early in his career.
This album features Blues Legend Jimmy Witherspoon performing 25 classic Gospel songs in a way only he could!
This collection contains many of Leadbelly's signature songs such as "Goodnight Irene" and "The Gallis Pole" the latter of which was covered by the rock group Led Zeppelin. American Folk/Blues does not get any better than this!
This compilation album features many of the best and most popular songs recorded by Folk Blues legend Odetta.
This compilation album features many of the best and most popular songs recorded by Folk Blues legend Odetta including Midnight Special, 'Buked And Scorned and more!
It is difficult to find a more authentic or heartfelt piano bar blues album than this record. Otis Spann puts these solid blues numbers across with conviction and real soul, which results from leading the life he sang about. Any blues fan will enjoy these gripping blues performances from a true blues legend!
Ray Charles demonstrates clearly on this album why he is known by many as "The Father Of Soul". These captivating early recordings capture the work of Charles as a young singer and pianist who was just beginning his rise to fame. His unique style is showcased in a definitive performance of Ain't That Fine and the wonderful rendition of Sittin' On Top Of The World (later covered by British rock group Cream).
Ray Charles demonstrates clearly on this album why he is known by many as "The Father Of Soul". These captivating early recordings capture the work of Charles as a young singer and pianist who was just beginning his rise to fame. His unique style is showcased in a definitive performance of the title track I'll Do Anything But Work and the many other fine perfomances contained on this album.
Ray Charles demonstrates clearly on this album why he is known by many as "The Father Of Soul". These captivating early recordings capture the work of Charles as a young singer and pianist who was just beginning his rise to fame. His unique style is showcased in a definitive performance of the title track Ain't That Fine and the many other fine perfomances contained on this album.
Born June 26th, 1898, in Scott Mississippi, William Lee Conley Broonzy started working in the fields picking cotton and corn at the age of seven. Along with his brothers, he took up coal mining in 1916 before moving to Chicago where he started playing the guitar in the early 1920s. He first recorded in 1927 and became a hit-maker during the next decade. He enjoyed a long recording career (260 blues songs) up to the time of his death, from throat cancer, on August 14th, 1958. He was one of the few popular bluesmen associated with a sound as well as with signature songs like 16 Tons, and Baby Please Dont Go, which are both included on this remarkable blues album.
On this album blues legends Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry perform nine raw and powerful blues compositions with the help of special guest appearances by Lightnin' Hopkins and Big Joe Williams. The blending of styles by these noted bluesmen make this a unique collection sure to please both blues fans and collectors.
Meade Lux Lewis will forever be remembered as a pioneer of the "Honky Tonk" and "Boogie Woogie" piano style. This unique album of piano bar favorites is a wonderful listening experience and a splendid example of the truly American saloon style music which was heard across the country from the turn of the century and on up into the '30s and early '40s.
It is difficult to find a more authentic representation of the New Orleans piano bar blues style than Champion Jack Dupree. Born William Thomas Dupree in New Orleans July 23rd 1909, his parents were killed in a fire while still an infant (possibly by the Ku Klux Klan although occasionally he would attribute it to an accident). Growing up in orphanages he was exposed to boxing and playing piano. The nickname "Champion Jack" was given in regard to the many years he spent as a prizefighter and professional boxer. Like many other legendary pianists of the era, such as Jelly Roll Morton, he cut his teeth playing in the brothels and speakeasies in and around New Orleans. Leaving for Chicago in 1930 he concentrated on his boxing career for the next several years, participating in over 100 bouts. His recording debut occurred in 1940, and from there on out he traded in his gloves for 88 keys. Recording many successful sides during the 40s and 50s, he moved to Europe in 1959. He continued to record prolifically for the rest of his life. Just by listening to this record it is apparent that Champion Jack lived the life he sang about. The heart felt songs contained on this album are filled with raw passion and emotion and make for an incredible blues listening experience.
This very special collection represents a wonderful cross section of the work that John Lee Hooker was doing in the early to mid 1950's. Compiled from singles that were originally released on 45 rpm discs (of which many have become collectors items due to their release in extremely limited quantities) this album is sure to delight blues enthusiasts and fans of the "King of Boogie" throughout the world.
This very special collection represents a wonderful cross section of the work that John Lee Hooker was doing in the early to mid 1950's. Compiled from singles that were originally released on 45 rpm discs (of which many have become collectors items due to their release in extremely limited quantities) this album is sure to delight blues enthusiasts and fans of the "King of Boogie" throughout the world.
A Master of the country/folk/blues style Josh White presents a selection of cuts which personify the melding of blues and American folk and country music. With a carreer spanning five decades (1920's onward) Josh White's many achievements include him being hailed as a top political folk singer and making appearances for President Roosevelt at the Whitehouse. He later became well known for his "Cafe Society" performances and enjoyed further succsess during the early sixties folk revival.
It has been said that Mississippi Fred McDowell was so poor that he could not afford to purchase his own guitar until after he had been playing for twenty years! It can be stated without qualification that Fred McDowell is a singer and guitarist of such commanding power and originality that he must be counted as one of the leading "Delta Blues" players of all time. He is the master of the bottleneck blues guitar style applied by other legendary players such as Robert Johnson, Bukka White and Big Joe Williams. All of the players listed above used the guitar as both a melodic and a rhythm instrument by slapping the body neck and strings, creating a uniquely American style of music which has captivated generations of fans. This album contains many gripping and soulful cuts which have become both rock and blues standards, including Good Morning Little School Girl (later covered by the Yardbirds), Got To Move (covered by The Rolling Stones) and a sizzling version of The Train I Ride (covered by UFO). This album is a must have for any student or enthusiast of the delta blues guitar technique.
Josh White is a legendary Folk Bluesman who experienced a resurgance of success in the 50s and 60s during the folk revival along with other artists such as Woody Guthrie, Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry. This albums presents recordings from this later period in his career and present many of his best loved songs in superior quality to original recordings from the 30s and 40s.
This album features Country Blues legend Big Joe Williams performing many of his trademark songs. The recordings on this album are from a 1963 session in Europe, and offer an interesting insight into Big Joe during the 60s. This album is sure to be enjoyed by any fan of the Delta Blues.
These recordings were compiled from rare 45 rpm discs capturing John Lee Hooker in his early career. This album features some previously hard to find singles with heartfelt vocals and raw "brass knuckle" blues guitar work. These Recordings, though sometimes rough due the limitations of early recording technology, are being presented here due to their historical significance. Although we have done our best to re master these recordings for compact disc some surface noise may appear. Any fan of John Lee Hooker would enjoy this captivating record of his early work.
This album is being released here for the first time on compact disc. Previously having only been available on vinyl, "Deep Sea Diver" features legendary bluesman Nappy Brown at his very best! Lead Guitar - Charlie Brown, Bass - Darryl Henley, Drums - St. Anthony & Jimmy Jackson, Keyboard - Haran Griffin, Alto & Baritone Sax - Joseph Jennings, Tenor Sax - Roderick A. Smith, Trumpet - Wayne King & Adrian Cox, Horn Arrengements - Roderick A. Smith, Background Vocals - Kim Brown & Karen, Producer - Haran Griffin, Executive Producer - Melvin Couch, Engineer - Roger Wright, Mixing - Haran Griffin.
This is a solid blues album which features Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry performing with Lightnin' Hopkins as they make their way through twelve raw and powerful blues compositions.
This album features Louis Armstrong and King Oliver with a special guest vocal by the incomparable Bessie Smith. These recordings present a fantastic roots of Jazz listening experience for any connoisseur of Early Jazz.
It is hard to equal the bluesy and soulful guitar and vocal stylings of Big Bill Broonzy. Arguably the greatest Country Blues guitar player to have ever lived, one must at least put him along side the other greats such as Robert Johnson, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Son House. On these recordings he serves up many of his best known songs with conviction, impeccable wit and brilliant lyricism as only he could!
These recordings were made in the Mississippi and Louisiana State Penitentiaries. The singers and musicians were all African American prisoners. It is hard to find more heartfelt blues performances than this album which was recorded by anonymous prisoners. If you have ever wondered what it would be like on a chain gang then hopefully you will never get any closer than this album. You can literally hear the prisoners breaking the rocks as they sing these haunting spirituals and work songs. A must have for any serious student of the blues.
Original Piano Roll Recordings from The 1920's! Created between 1924 & 1926 they showcase the amazing playing of one of Jazz Piano's earliest pioneers.
In 1955 Earl Gaines scored his first hit "It's Love Baby (24 Hours A Day)" with Louis Brooks & His Hi Toppers, a new version of which is featured on this album. Gaines continued his musical career through the mid 70s recording for several labels, and then went on hiatus for 14 years. House Party, originally recorded in 1989, was Gaines comeback album and is being presented here for the very first time on compact disc.