Blues by Roosevelt “The Honeydripper” Sykes

Sykes’s powerful music tells of life and living through a voice full of emotion, which richly contrasts with his insistent, driving piano. Booklet includes updated notes, lyrics, discography, and bibliography. 14 tracks, including Sweet Old Chicago, 44 Blues, and Memphis Slim Rock. "A seasoned bluesman and a showman whose magic fingers work the ivories like pistons pumping in a freshly oiled engine." — The Chariho Times

Track Listing

101	Sweet Old Chicago	Roosevelt Sykes	02:59
102	Don't Care Blues	Roosevelt Sykes	02:08
103	47th Street Jive	Roosevelt Sykes	02:44
104	Memphis Slim Rock	Roosevelt Sykes	03:09
105	44 Blues	Roosevelt Sykes	02:44
106	Security Blues	Roosevelt Sykes	02:41
107	R. S. Stomp	Roosevelt Sykes	02:31
108	Ran the Blues Out of My Window	Roosevelt Sykes	02:59
109	All My Money's Gone	Roosevelt Sykes	03:06
110	Woman in Elaine, Arkansas	Roosevelt Sykes	02:26
111	The Mistaken Life	Roosevelt Sykes	02:44
112	The Sweet Root Man	Roosevelt Sykes	02:36
113	The Thing	Roosevelt Sykes	03:47
114	Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone	Roosevelt Sykes	02:28