Various Artists - Chicago Piano (1929-36)

Artist:

Various Artists

UPC:

714298519129

Description:

Performers include: John Oscar, Eddie Miller, George Noble. Recorded between 1929 and 1936. All of the music recorded under the names of singer John Oscar and vocalist-pianists Eddie Miller and George Noble are reissued on this enjoyable blues-oriented CD. Oscar (who is accompanied by either an unknown pianist or Miller, proves to be a fine singer on his six selections from 1929-34 although virtually nothing is known about him; "Mama Don`t Allow No Easy Riders Here" is a highlight. Eddie Miller (no relation to the tenor-saxophonist of the same name) is heard on eight solo performances (including three versions of "I`d Rather Drink Muddy Water") and two duets (under the name of Eddie Morgan) with guitarist Big Bill Broonzy; two songs have vocals by Billie McKenzie. George Noble, who is heard solo on eight songs from 1935, has no real connection with Oscar or Miller but does a fine job on "New Milk Cow Blues" "If You Lose Your Good Gal, Don`t Mess With Mine" and "T.B. Blues." As with most of the hundreds of Document releases, this set is a delight for serious blues collectors. ~ Scott Yanow

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. In the Gutter - John Oscar
2. Mama Don`t Allow No Easy Riders Here - John Oscar
3. Good Jelly Blues - Eddie Miller
4. Freight Train Blues - Eddie Miller
5. School Day Blues - Eddie Miller
6. Dyin` Mother Blues - John Oscar
7. Whoopee Mama Blues - John Oscar
8. Mistreatment Blues - John Oscar
9. Other Man Blues - John Oscar
10. My Gal Blues - Eddie Morgan
11. Rock House Blues - Eddie Morgan
12. E`d Rather Drink Muddy Water - Eddie Miller (take 1)
13. I`d Rather Drink Muddy Water - Eddie Miller (take 2)
14. Whoopie - Eddie Miller
15. I`d Rather Drink Muddy Water - Eddie Miller/Willie Mae
16. Get Business on Your Mind - Eddie Miller/Willie Mae
17. New Milk Cow Blues - George Noble
18. On My Death-Bed - George Noble
19. Seminole Blues, The - George Noble
20. Dozing Blues - George Noble
21. Sissy Man Blues - George Noble
22. Bed Springs Blues - George Noble
23. If You Lose Your Good Gal, Don`t Mess With Mine - George Noble
24. T.B. Blues - George Noble

Album Information

Release Date:

12/15/1993

Type:

Collection

Genre:

Blues

Subgenre:

Chicago Blues

Label:

Document (USA)

Catalog Number:

5191

Original Release Year:

1994

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Mono

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