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

101	Ain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do	Speckled Red	03:25
102	Uncle Sam's Blues	Speckled Red	04:28
103	Cow Cow Blues	Speckled Red	03:44
104	If I Could Be with You	Speckled Red	02:51
105	It Feels So Good	Speckled Red	03:53
106	Why Don't You Practice What You Preach?	Speckled Red	03:42
201	Pinetop's Boogie Woogie	Speckled Red	03:29
202	I've Got a Feeling That I'm Falling	Speckled Red	04:06
203	How Long Blues	Speckled Red	03:22
204	Baby Won't You Please Come Home?	Speckled Red	03:38
205	If I Had a Million Dollars	Speckled Red	04:53
206	You Ain't No Good	Speckled Red	03:34