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Mercury Blues

K.C. Douglas
Mercury Blues

Country bluesman K.C. Douglas (1913–1975) first recorded his best-known song, “Mercury Blues,” in 1948 as “Mercury Boogie.” An homage to the American automobile, the song was recorded by Douglas several times during his life. It opens this collection of music recorded for Arhoolie between 1960 and 1974, which includes 12 tracks that have not previously been released. “Mercury Blues” has subsequently been covered by Steve Miller, David Lindley, and Alan Jackson.

Track Listing

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Mercury Blues K.C. Douglas 02:36
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102
My Mind's Going Back to 1929 K.C. Douglas 05:14
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103
Catfish Blues K.C. Douglas 04:20
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104
High Water Rising K.C. Douglas 04:58
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105
Woke Up This Morning K.C. Douglas 03:50
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106
Somebody Done Stole My Gal K.C. Douglas 04:44
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107
Fanny Lou (Version 1) K.C. Douglas 03:02
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108
I Don't Want No Woman to Love Me K.C. Douglas 03:55
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109
Married Woman Blues K.C. Douglas 03:35
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110
Black Cat Bone (Version 1) K.C. Douglas 03:27
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111
Good Looking Women (Version 1) K.C. Douglas 03:11
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112
Richard's Ride K.C. Douglas 03:08
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113
Hear Me Howling K.C. Douglas 03:50
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114
I'm Gonna Build Me a Web K.C. Douglas 03:52
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115
Make Your Coffee K.C. Douglas 02:36
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116
Night Shirt Blues K.C. Douglas 02:04
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117
Canned Heat K.C. Douglas 01:22
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118
Your Crying Won't Make Me Stay K.C. Douglas 02:44
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119
Country Girl K.C. Douglas 03:04
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120
Black Cat Bone (Version 2) K.C. Douglas 02:36
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121
Good Looking Women (Version 2) K.C. Douglas 03:07
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122
Fanny Lou (Version 2) K.C. Douglas 02:51