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The Asch Recordings 1939-1947, Vol. 1, Pt. 1

Various Artists
The Asch Recordings 1939-1947, Vol. 1, Pt. 1

From the Moses Asch archives comes a pair of early blues, gospel and jazz compilations. Lead Belly, celebrated albeit volatile American folk and blues singer / guitarist, graces this first volume with “Defense Blues” and “Keep Your Hands off Her,” but you’ll also find powerful performances in the Josh White’s bluesy “Careless Love,” the stacked harmony of The Thrasher Wonders and Sister Ernestine Washington’s plaintive query “Does Jesus Care?” over backing by Bunk Johnson’s Jazz Band. Volume One continues on FW00AA2.

Track Listing

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Leadbelly
03:03
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102
Leadbelly
02:55
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103
Champion Jack Dupree
03:40
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104
Josh White
03:22
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105
Lonnie Johnson
02:59
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106
Brownie McGhee
03:03
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201
Sonny Terry
03:34
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202
The Gospel Keys
03:13
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203
The Gospel Keys
02:48
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204
The Thrasher Wonders
02:02
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205
Sister Ernestine Washington with Bunk Johnson's Jazz Band
02:48
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206
Sister Ernestine Washington with Bunk Johnson
02:56