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Mississippi Delta Blues Jam In Memphis, Vol. 2

Various Artists
Mississippi Delta Blues Jam In Memphis, Vol. 2

The second of two sessions recorded by Arhoolie founder Chris Strachwitz during the 1969 Memphis Blues Festival, this volume features the music of Sleepy John Estes, Bukka White, and Nathan Beauregard. Although Estes and White had established musical careers during the 1920s and ʼ30s, they were “rediscovered” during the blues revival of the 1960s. As these performances will attest, their unrefined style of country blues remained true to its roots. The liner notes were written by journalist and record producer Pete Welding.

Track Listing

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Need More Blues Sleepy John Estes 03:17
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Little Laura Sleepy John Estes 02:22
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Rats Sleepy John Estes 03:37
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President Kennedy Stayed Away Too Long Sleepy John Estes 04:22
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Nathan's Bumble Bee Blues Nathan Beauregard 10:42
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'Bout A Spoonful Nathan Beauregard 03:28
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107
Christmas Eve Blues Bukka White 05:13
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Columbus Mississippi Blues Bukka White 03:33
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109
Sad Day Blues Bukka White 04:18
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Stuttgart, Ark. Bukka White 04:40
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Mixed Water Bukka White 25:53