Mississippi Delta Blues Jam In Memphis, Vol. 1
Various Artists
Arhoolie founder Chris Strachwitz recorded a number of traditional Mississippi Delta blues musicians during the 1969 Memphis Blues Festival. Volume 1 features the legendary Fred McDowell, Furry Lewis, Memphis Piano Red, the guitar duo of R. L. Watson and Josiah Jones (two deaf mute musicians), and the Como Drum Band. The recordings capture the unpolished country blues that is the hallmark of the Mississippi Delta. The liner notes were written by journalist and record producer Pete Welding.
Track Listing
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101
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Back Water Rising | Napoleon Strickland With The Como Drum Band | 1:56 | |
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102
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Shake 'Em On Down | Fred McDowell & Johnny Woods | 3:11 | |
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103
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Fred's Blues | Fred McDowell & Johnny Woods | 4:50 | |
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104
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Keep Your Lamp Trimmed And Burning | Fred McDowell & Johnny Woods | 3:42 | |
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105
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Otha's Piece | Otha Turner with The Como Drum Band | 2:45 | |
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106
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Shimmy She Wobble | Napoleon Strickland | 2:37 | |
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107
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Write Me A Few Of Your Lines | Fred McDowell | 4:33 | |
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108
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A Dark Cloud Rising | Fred McDowell | 5:03 | |
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109
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Furry Lewis' Blues | Furry Lewis | 8:55 | |
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110
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Walking Blues | Furry Lewis | 5:54 | |
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111
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Judge Bushay Blues | Furry Lewis | 6:08 | |
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112
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Memphis Rag | R.L. Watson & Josiah Jones | 2:05 | |
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113
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St. Louis Blues | R.L. Watson & Johnny Woods | 3:15 | |
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114
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Praying On The Old Campground | R.L. Watson & Johnny Woods | 3:43 | |
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115
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Mobile Blues | Memphis Piano Red | 3:25 | |
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116
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Abel Street Stomp | Memphis Piano Red | 3:15 |
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