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Furry Lewis

Furry Lewis
Furry Lewis

Walter E. “Furry” Lewis (1893–1981), was a Mississippi-born, Memphis-bred guitarist and singer whose early fame was based on his 1927 recordings for the Victor label. When the Depression ended most of the recording in the South, Furry took a job as a laborer for the city of Memphis. He lived in musical obscurity until he was “re-discovered” by producer Sam Charters in the late 1950s. Lewis’s version of “John Henry” is a powerful example of early southern blues. This collection also includes Lewis’s oral history of his early days as a bluesman, as well as the story of his musical education in several styles of blues guitar.

The liner notes include a discography of Lewis’s early recordings.

Track Listing

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Furry Lewis
02:42
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Furry Lewis
04:51
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Furry Lewis
04:41
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Furry Lewis
01:46
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Furry Lewis
04:08
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Furry Lewis
03:42
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Furry Lewis
03:20
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Furry Lewis
02:57
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Furry Lewis
02:58
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Furry Lewis
04:25