Louisiana Blues

Louisiana blues is a genre of music that evolved after the end of World War II. It is generally divided into two subcategories: the jazz-influenced New Orleans blues and the slower-tempo swamp blues of the Baton Rouge area. Although not as well-known as the Memphis and Chicago blues styles that were emerging at the same time, the Baton Rouge swamp blues style reached a peak of popularity in the 1960s. This collection showcases five ensembles that were representative of the swamp blues bands playing in Baton Rouge during that period.

Track Listing

101	The Blues Won't Let Me Take My Rest	Henry Gray	04:16
102	Lucky, Lucky Man	Henry Gray	01:57
103	If I Ever Get Back Home	Guitar Kelley	04:52
104	Talk to Me Baby	Guitar Kelley	03:58
105	I Got a Funny Feeling	Guitar Kelley	05:05
106	I Love You Baby	Whispering Smith	03:55
107	Run Around Blues	Silas Hogan	05:12
108	Rats and Roaches in My Kitchen	Silas Hogan	03:17
109	Cold Chills	Henry Gray	03:13
110	Hear That Rumbling	Clarence Edwards	02:56
111	How Many More Years	Clarence Edwards	03:34
112	On the Dark Road Crying	Whispering Smith	06:00