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Sleepy John Estes, 1929-1940

Sleepy John Estes
Sleepy John Estes, 1929-1940
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Recorded on Victor and Decca in the 1920s and 30s, Sleepy John Estes was a leading exponent of the Memphis blues style. These recordings capture the distinctive sound of Yank Rachel's legato mandolin lines and Jab Jones' rhythmic piano accompaniment, as well as Estes' skill at singing the narrative blues.

Track Listing

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Divin' Duck Blues Sleepy John Estes 3:18  
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102
The Girl I Love, She Got Long Curly Hair Sleepy John Estes 2:57  
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103
Street Car Blues Sleepy John Estes 3:16  
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104
Milk Cow Blues Sleepy John Estes 3:05  
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105
Jack and Jill Blues Sleepy John Estes 2:39  
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New Someday Baby Sleepy John Estes 2:52  
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201
Floating Bridge Sleepy John Estes 3:12  
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202
Brownsville Blues Sleepy John Estes 3:09  
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203
Need More Blues Sleepy John Estes 2:55  
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204
Jailhouse Blues Sleepy John Estes 2:57  
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Everybody Ought To Make a Change Sleepy John Estes 2:49  
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Working Man Blues Sleepy John Estes 3:06  

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW0RBF8, RBF 8

Year(s) Released

1961

Label/Collection

Folkways Records

Genre(s)

Blues

Country(s)

United States

Culture Group(s)

African American

Instrument(s)

Guitar; Mandolin; Piano

Language(s)

English

Credit(s)

Ann Charters - Photographer (Cover)
 Ronald Clyne - Designer
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