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The Barrel-House Blues of Speckled Red

Speckled Red
The Barrel-House Blues of Speckled Red

Speckled Red (Rufus Perryman, 1892-1973) was one of the most irrepressible and enthusiastic proponents of barrel-house piano, a style born of rowdy roadhouses and closely associated with boogie-woogie but louder and more raucous. Red— born in Georgia and well traveled—was a self-taught player, never letting the finer points of the correct chord interfere with his own enthusiasm for the music. This collection of originals, Red’s only collection on Folkways, showcases his singing and rhythmic approach to the keyboard. Red provides introductions to most of his tunes, offering further insight into the artist. The liner notes further explain the nuances of barrel-house piano.

Track Listing

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Speckled Red
03:25
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102
Speckled Red
04:28
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103
Speckled Red
03:44
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104
Speckled Red
02:51
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105
Speckled Red
03:53
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106
Speckled Red
03:42
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201
Speckled Red
03:29
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202
Speckled Red
04:06
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203
Speckled Red
03:22
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204
Speckled Red
03:38
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205
Speckled Red
04:53
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206
Speckled Red
03:34