Songs of Memphis Slim and "Wee Willie" Dixon

Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon FW02385 / FA 2385

This album features big-voiced blues pianist and singer Memphis Slim and legendary bassist Willie Dixon, who is credited with having helped create the Chicago blues sound. Several tracks from this album are also included on Smithsonian Folkways' Memphis Slim: The Folkways Years (SFW40128).
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) African American
Keyword(s) Blues
Instrument(s) Bass; Piano; Vocals

Year of Recording 1960
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Memphis Slim ; Artist Willie Dixon ; Design by Ronald Clyne ; Cover photo by David Gahr

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101	Joggie Boogie	Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon	3:28
102	Stewball	Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon	3:36
103	John Henry	Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon	2:28
104	Kansas City No.1, 2 and 3	Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon	7:50
201	Have You Ever Been to Nashville Pen?	Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon	2:32
202	Roll and Tumble	Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon	2:58
203	Beer Drinking Woman	Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon	2:32
204	Chicago House Rent Party	Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon	5:00
205	44 Blues	Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon	2:36
206	Unlucky	Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon	2:45

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