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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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Longing Blues Furry Lewis 02:42
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102
John Henry Furry Lewis 04:51
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103
I Will Turn Your Money Green Furry Lewis 04:41
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Early Recording Career Furry Lewis 01:46
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Pearlee Blues Furry Lewis 04:08
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201
Judge Boushay Blues Furry Lewis 03:42
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202
I'm Going to Brownsville Furry Lewis 03:20
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203
The Medicine Shows Furry Lewis 02:57
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204
Kassie Jones (Casey Jones) Furry Lewis 02:58
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East St. Louis Blues Furry Lewis 04:25