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Chicago Blues Stars

John Littlejohn
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

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John Littlejohn
04:08
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102
John Littlejohn
03:30
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103
John Littlejohn
03:40
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104
John Littlejohn
03:48
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105
John Littlejohn
04:20
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106
John Littlejohn
04:48
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107
John Littlejohn
02:32
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108
John Littlejohn
05:23
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109
John Littlejohn
03:56
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110
John Littlejohn
04:19
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111
John Littlejohn
04:20
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112
John Littlejohn
03:44