Chicago Blues Stars

The introduction of amplified guitars into traditional Mississippi Delta blues in the 1950s created a robust, new style, Chicago urban blues. One of its early practitioners was John Littlejohn Funchess. Littlejohn played in the many blues clubs that populated Chicago’s South Side in the 1950s and ʼ60s. His first recording session, in 1968, resulted in two releases on the Arhoolie label. This album was released originally in 1969 on vinyl and reissued in 1991 on CD. It features covers of traditional blues songs and original material by Littlejohn. His second album, Slidin’ Home (ARH09019), was released in 2001.

Track Listing

101	What in the World You Goin' to Do	John Littlejohn	04:08
102	Treat Me Wrong	John Littlejohn	03:30
103	Catfish Blues	John Littlejohn	03:40
104	Kiddeo	John Littlejohn	03:48
105	Slidin' Home	John Littlejohn	04:20
106	Dream	John Littlejohn	04:48
107	Reelin' and Rockin'	John Littlejohn	02:32
108	Been around the World	John Littlejohn	05:23
109	How Much More Long	John Littlejohn	03:56
110	Shake Your Money Maker	John Littlejohn	04:19
111	I'm Tired	John Littlejohn	04:20
112	Nowhere to Lay My Head	John Littlejohn	03:44