The Folkways Years 1959-1973

This collection contains the best of blues pianist Memphis Slim's Folkways years and includes 3 previously unreleased tracks. The CD features solo performances, small ensembles, and accompaniment by Folkways artists including Willie Dixon, Jazz Gillum, and Pete Seeger. Slim plays highly personal interpretations of classic and original blues. 65 minutes. 32-page booklet with extensive notes, lyrics, and photos.

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Track Listing

101	Joogie Boogie Memphis Slim	03:27
102	I Left That Town-Harlem Bound Memphis Slim	02:19
103	Key to the Highway Memphis Slim	02:57
104	Chicago Rent Party Memphis Slim	03:56
105	Stewball Memphis Slim	03:35
106	The Dirty Dozens Memphis Slim	02:52
107	Beer Drinking Woman Memphis Slim	02:31
108	Walking Blues Memphis Slim	03:12
109	Pinetop's Boogie Woogie Memphis Slim	04:12
110	San Juan Blues Memphis Slim	02:23
111	Prison Bound Memphis Slim	03:27
112	If the Rabbit Had a Gun Memphis Slim	03:01
113	Backwater Blues Memphis Slim	03:45
114	You Name It Memphis Slim	02:16
115	M & O Blues Memphis Slim	03:40
116	Every Day I Have the Blues Memphis Slim	02:26
117	Just a Dream Memphis Slim	04:13
118	Midnight Special Memphis Slim	01:51
119	The Bells Memphis Slim	02:37
120	Mean Old Frisco Memphis Slim	03:23
121	The Gimmick Memphis Slim	03:49