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

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