Big Maceo - The King Of Chicago Blues Piano

Artist:

Merriweather, Big Maceo

UPC:

096297700921

See Also:

Dixon, Willie Feathers, Charlie Lewis, Jerry Lee Presley, Elvis Redding, Otis Brown, Roy Jordan, Louis Esquerita Mullican, Moon Valens, Ritchie Gaillard, Slim Turner, Big Joe Brown, James Memphis Slim Cotton, James (Harmonica) Holly, Buddy Milburn, Amos Thornton, Big Mama Domino, Fats Harris, Wynonie Otis, Johnny Perkins, Carl (Rockabilly) Berry, Chuck Isley Brothers (The) Smith, Huey "Piano" Tampa Red

Description:

Personnel: Big Maceo Merriweather (vocals, piano), Tampa Red (guitar, vocals), Alfred Elkins (bass), Clifford "Snag" Jones, Melvin Draper, Tyrell Dixon, Chick Sanders (drums).
Recorded in Chicago, Illinois, between 1941 and 1945. Includes liner notes by Mike Rowe.
Personnel: Big Maceo Merriweather (vocals, piano); Tampa Red (vocals, guitar); Big Maceo (vocals, piano); Chick Sanders, Tyrell Dixon, Melvin Draper, Clifford "Snags" Jones (drums).
Liner Note Author: Mike Rowe.
The title The King of Chicago Blues Piano is no joke -- while never achieving the level of fame won by many of his contemporaries, Big Maceo Merriweather was indeed a major force behind the development of the Windy City sound, and these 1940s sides, cut in collaboration with guitarist Tampa Red, remain his most enduring legacy. Combining startling instrumental proficiency with a traditional blues sensibility, Maceo was also a powerful vocalist; despite recording just 28 sides -- all but three of which are included here -- he was still a pivotal figure, bridging the country blues of the `20s with the urbanized electric sound of the `50s. Among the highlights: the instrumental closer "Chicago Breakdown," an instrumental tribute to his incredible prowess, and "Worried Life Blues," later covered by Chuck Berry. ~ Jason Ankeny

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Worried Life Blues
2. Ramblin` Mind Blues
3. County Jail Blues
4. Can`t You Read
5. So Long Baby
6. Texas Blues
7. Tuff Luck Blues
8. I Got the Blues
9. Bye Bye Baby
10. Poor Kelly Blues
11. Some Sweet Day
12. Anytime for You
13. My Last Go Round
14. Since You Been Gone
15. Kid Man Blues
16. I`m So Worried
17. Things Have Changed
18. My Own Troubles
19. Maceo`s 32-20
20. Texas Stomp
21. Winter Time Blues
22. Detroit Jump
23. Won`t Be a Fool No More
24. Big Road Blues
25. Chicago Breakdown

Album Information

Release Date:

01/01/1992

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Blues

Subgenre:

Chicago Blues

Label:

Arhoolie

Producer:

Chris Strachwitz; Chris Strachwitz (Compilation); Chris Strachwitz (Reissue)

Catalog Number:

ARHCD 7009

Original Release Year:

1992

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Mono

Runtime:

73 : 28

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