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
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101
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Joogie Boogie | Memphis Slim | 3:27 | |
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102
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I Left That Town-Harlem Bound | Memphis Slim | 2:19 | |
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103
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Key to the Highway | Memphis Slim | 2:57 | |
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104
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Chicago Rent Party | Memphis Slim | 3:56 | |
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105
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Stewball | Memphis Slim | 3:35 | |
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106
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The Dirty Dozens | Memphis Slim | 2:52 | |
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107
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Beer Drinking Woman | Memphis Slim | 2:31 | |
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108
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Walking Blues | Memphis Slim | 3:12 | |
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109
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Pinetop's Boogie Woogie | Memphis Slim | 4:12 | |
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110
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San Juan Blues | Memphis Slim | 2:23 | |
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111
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Prison Bound | Memphis Slim | 3:27 | |
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112
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If the Rabbit Had a Gun | Memphis Slim | 3:01 | |
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113
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Backwater Blues | Memphis Slim | 3:45 | |
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114
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You Name It | Memphis Slim | 2:16 | |
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115
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M&O Blues | Memphis Slim | 3:40 | |
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116
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Every Day I Have the Blues | Memphis Slim | 2:26 | |
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117
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Just a Dream | Memphis Slim | 4:13 | |
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118
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Midnight Special | Memphis Slim | 1:51 | |
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119
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The Bells | Memphis Slim | 2:37 | |
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120
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Mean Old Frisco | Memphis Slim | 3:23 | |
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121
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The Gimmick | Memphis Slim | 3:49 |
Album Info
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