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This Ain't No Rock N' Roll

Mississippi Fred McDowell
This Ain't No Rock N' Roll

Late in his career, legendary country bluesman Mississippi Fred McDowell (1906–1972) would often begin his performances by saying he didn’t “play no rock an’ roll,” playing instead the “natural blues.” Although he was known for his acoustic bottleneck guitar sound, this 1969 recording features McDowell on amplified guitar in two different settings: in a studio environment and at Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz’s house. In both sessions, McDowell amply demonstrates that the “natural blues” can be played on an amplified guitar.

Track Listing

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Fred McDowell
02:33
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102
Fred McDowell
05:34
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103
Fred McDowell
03:11
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104
Fred McDowell
04:26
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105
Fred McDowell
03:28
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106
Fred McDowell
02:49
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107
Fred McDowell
05:29
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108
Fred McDowell
03:41
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109
Fred McDowell
06:01
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110
Fred McDowell
05:56
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111
Fred McDowell
03:58
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112
Fred McDowell
04:26
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113
Fred McDowell
05:32
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114
Fred McDowell
04:13
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115
Fred McDowell
03:08
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116
Fred McDowell
03:29
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117
Fred McDowell
04:32
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118
Fred McDowell
04:17