Songs of Memphis Slim and “Wee Willie” Dixon
Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon
This album features big-voiced blues pianist and singer Memphis Slim and legendary bassist Willie Dixon, who is credited with having helped create the Chicago blues sound. Several tracks from this album are also included on Smithsonian Folkways' Memphis Slim: The Folkways Years (SFW40128).
Track Listing
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101
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Joggie Boogie | Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon | 3:28 | |
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102
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Stewball | Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon | 3:36 | |
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103
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John Henry | Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon | 2:28 | |
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104
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Kansas City No.1, 2 and 3 | Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon | 7:50 | |
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201
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Have You Ever Been to Nashville Pen? | Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon | 2:32 | |
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202
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Roll and Tumble | Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon | 2:58 | |
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203
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Beer Drinking Woman | Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon | 2:32 | |
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204
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Chicago House Rent Party | Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon | 5:00 | |
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205
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44 Blues | Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon | 2:36 | |
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206
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Unlucky | Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon | 2:45 |
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