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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My Baby | Fred McDowell | 2:33 | |
102
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Levee Camp Blues | Fred McDowell | 5:34 | |
103
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When the Saints Go Marching In | Fred McDowell | 3:11 | |
104
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Diamond Ring | Fred McDowell | 4:26 | |
105
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Dankin's Farm | Fred McDowell | 3:28 | |
106
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You Ain't Treatin' Me Right | Fred McDowell | 2:49 | |
107
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Ethel Mae Blues | Fred McDowell | 5:29 | |
108
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Meet Me Down in Froggy Bottom | Fred McDowell | 3:41 | |
109
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Mama Said I'm Crazy | Fred McDowell | 6:01 | |
110
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I Heard Somebody Calling Me | Fred McDowell | 5:56 | |
111
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Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning | Fred McDowell | 3:58 | |
112
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I Wonder What Have I Done Wrong | Fred McDowell | 4:26 | |
113
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I Worked Old Lu and I Worked Old Bess | Fred McDowell | 5:32 | |
114
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Jim, Steam Killed Lula | Fred McDowell | 4:13 | |
115
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Worried Now, Won't Be Worried Long | Fred McDowell | 3:08 | |
116
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Going Away, Won't Be Gone Long | Fred McDowell | 3:29 | |
117
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Going Down That Gravel Bottom | Fred McDowell | 4:32 | |
118
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Bye, Bye Little Girl | Fred McDowell | 4:17 |