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You Gotta Move

Mississippi Fred McDowell
You Gotta Move
Although Mississippi Fred McDowell (1904–1972) had been playing his Mississippi River Delta blues since the 1920s, it wasn’t until he was recorded by Chris Strachwitz for Arhoolie Records in 1964 that he was “discovered.” Wearing a bottleneck on his finger, McDowell simultaneously played the rhythm and melody, evoking a soulful twang from his guitar while singing text that is a mixture of tradition and improvisation. This 1989 release includes a reissue of the original 1964 recordings.

Track Listing

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Write Me a Few Lines Fred McDowell 03:37
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102
Louise Fred McDowell 03:58
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103
I Heard Somebody Call Fred McDowell 02:38
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104
61 Highway Fred McDowell 05:21
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105
Mama Don't Allow Fred McDowell 02:32
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106
Kokomo Blues Fred McDowell 02:05
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107
Fred's Worried Life Blues Fred McDowell 02:42
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108
You Gonna Be Sorry Fred McDowell 05:17
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109
Shake 'Em On Down Fred McDowell 02:37
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110
My Trouble Blues Fred McDowell 03:33
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111
Black Minnie Fred McDowell 02:02
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112
That's Alright Fred McDowell 03:03
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113
When I Lay My Burden Down Fred McDowell with Annie Mae McDowell 02:14
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114
I Ain't Gonna Be Bad No Mo' Fred McDowell 03:10
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115
Do My Baby Ever Think Of Me Fred McDowell 02:08
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116
Brooks Run into the Ocean Fred McDowell with Eli Green 05:43
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117
Bull Dog Blues Fred McDowell with Eli Green 03:53
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118
Frisco Line Fred McDowell 04:01
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119
You Gotta Move Fred McDowell 03:20