Blue Yodeler and Steel Guitar Wizard

Singer/songwriter Cliff Carlisle’s (1903–1983) musical style was an unusual blend of country yodeling, the blues, and his interest in the Hawaiian steel guitar—a style he described as a cross between “hillbilly and blues” with a Hawaiian influence. Carlisle recorded extensively during the 1930s for several labels. This collection is a sampler of songs recorded during this period, including several songs popularized by Jimmie Rodgers. Liner notes include an in-depth description of Cliff’s relationship with music, as well as of the genre itself.

Track Listing

101	Memphis Yodel Cliff Carlisle	02:38
102	No Daddy Blues Cliff Carlisle	02:34
103	Hobo Blues Cliff Carlisle	02:53
104	Columbus Stockade Blues Cliff Carlisle	02:58
105	Shanghai Rooster Yodel Cliff Carlisle	02:51
106	I Don't Mind Cliff Carlisle	02:53
107	High Steppin' Mama Cliff Carlisle	02:57
108	It Ain't No Fault of Mine Cliff Carlisle	03:32
109	That Nasty Swing Cliff Carlisle	03:26
110	Get Her by the Tail on a Down Hill Grade Cliff Carlisle	03:02
111	My Lovin' Kathleen Cliff Carlisle	02:50
112	A Wild Cat Woman and a Tom Cat Man Cliff Carlisle	02:49
113	You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone (Just Because) Cliff Carlisle	03:20
114	Rambling Yodeler Cliff Carlisle	02:59
115	When the Evening Sun Goes Down Cliff Carlisle	02:53
116	Handsome Blues Cliff Carlisle	02:39
117	My Rockin' Mama Cliff Carlisle	03:40
118	Pay Day Fight Cliff Carlisle	03:07
119	My Travelin' Night Cliff Carlisle	02:41
120	Trouble Minded Blues Cliff Carlisle	02:41
121	Pan American Man Cliff Carlisle	02:17
122	I'm Saving Saturday Night For You Cliff Carlisle	02:35
123	Footprints in the Snow Cliff Carlisle	02:45
124	Black Jack David Cliff Carlisle	03:01