Blues by Roosevelt “The Honeydripper” Sykes

Roosevelt Sykes

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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

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101	Sweet Old Chicago	Roosevelt Sykes	2:59
102	Don't Care Blues	Roosevelt Sykes	2:08
103	47th Street Jive	Roosevelt Sykes	2:44
104	Memphis Slim Rock	Roosevelt Sykes	3:09
105	44 Blues	Roosevelt Sykes	2:44
106	Security Blues	Roosevelt Sykes	2:41
107	R.S. Stomp	Roosevelt Sykes	2:31
108	Ran the Blues Out of My Window	Roosevelt Sykes	2:59
109	All My Money's Gone	Roosevelt Sykes	3:06
110	Woman in Elaine, Arkansas	Roosevelt Sykes	2:26
111	The Mistaken Life	Roosevelt Sykes	2:44
112	The Sweet Root Man	Roosevelt Sykes	2:36
113	The Thing	Roosevelt Sykes	3:47
114	Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone	Roosevelt Sykes	2:28

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