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