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Blue Yodeler and Steel Guitar Wizard

Cliff Carlisle
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

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