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Blues by Roosevelt “The Honeydripper” Sykes

Roosevelt Sykes
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

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