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Mississippi Delta Blues Jam In Memphis, Vol. 1

Various Artists
Mississippi Delta Blues Jam In Memphis, Vol. 1

Arhoolie founder Chris Strachwitz recorded a number of traditional Mississippi Delta blues musicians during the 1969 Memphis Blues Festival. Volume 1 features the legendary Fred McDowell, Furry Lewis, Memphis Piano Red, the guitar duo of R. L. Watson and Josiah Jones (two deaf mute musicians), and the Como Drum Band. The recordings capture the unpolished country blues that is the hallmark of the Mississippi Delta. The liner notes were written by journalist and record producer Pete Welding.

Track Listing

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Back Water Rising Napoleon Strickland With The Como Drum Band 01:56
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Shake 'Em On Down Fred McDowell & Johnny Woods 03:11
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Fred's Blues Fred McDowell & Johnny Woods 04:50
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Keep Your Lamp Trimmed And Burning Fred McDowell & Johnny Woods 03:42
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Otha's Piece Otha Turner with The Como Drum Band 02:45
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Shimmy She Wobble Napoleon Strickland 02:37
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Write Me A Few Of Your Lines Fred McDowell 04:33
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108
A Dark Cloud Rising Fred McDowell 05:03
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109
Furry Lewis' Blues Furry Lewis 08:55
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Walking Blues Furry Lewis 05:54
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111
Judge Bushay Blues Furry Lewis 06:08
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Memphis Rag R.L. Watson & Josiah Jones 02:05
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St. Louis Blues R.L. Watson & Johnny Woods 03:15
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114
Praying On The Old Campground R.L. Watson & Johnny Woods 03:43
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115
Mobile Blues Memphis Piano Red 03:25
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Abel Street Stomp Memphis Piano Red 03:15