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The Folkways Years 1959-1973

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