Various Artists - Mississippi Delta Blues Jam In Memphis, Vol. 2

Artist:

Various Artists

UPC:

096297038628

Description:

Performers include: Sleepy John Estes, Nathan Beauregard, Bukka White.
Recorded in Memphis, Tennessee in June, 1969 and Berkeley, California in November, 1963. Originally released on Arhoolie (LP 1084 & 1085) except track 11 on Arhoolie (LP 1020). Includes original liner notes by Peter Welding.
Includes 3 previously unreleased tracks.
Personnel: Nathan Beauregard, Sleepy John Estes, Bukka White (vocals, guitar); Mike Stewart (guitar).
Liner Note Author: Pete Welding.
Recording information: Berkeley, CA (11/1963/06/1969); Memphis, TN (11/1963/06/1969).
Photographers: Jim Marshall ; Wayne Pope.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Nathan Beauregard; Sleepy John Estes; Bukka White.
The more satisfying of the pair, cut in 1967-68. Some of R.L. Burnside`s best solo work, impressive country blues by Joe Callicott (along with sides of his 1930 78) and four items by guitarist Houston Stockhouse and his combo. ~ Bill Dahl

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Need More Blues - Sleepy John Estes
2. Little Laura Blues - Sleepy John Estes (previously unreleased)
3. Rats in My Kitchen - Sleepy John Estes (previously unreleased)
4. President Kennedy Stayed Away Too Long - Sleepy John Estes
5. Nathan`s Bumble Bee Blues - Nathan Beauregard
6. `Bout a Spoonful - Nathan Beauregard
7. Christmas Eve Blues - Bukka White
8. Columbus, Mississippi Blues - Bukka White
9. Sad Day Blues - Bukka White
10. Stuttgart, Arkansas - Bukka White (previously unreleased)
11. Mixed Water - Bukka White

Album Information

Release Date:

05/04/1993

Type:

Collection

Genre:

Blues

Subgenre:

Delta

Label:

Arhoolie

Producer:

Chris Strachwitz

Catalog Number:

386

Original Release Year:

1993

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

69 : 58

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