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Sleepy John Estes - Sleepy John Estes, 1929-1940 [CD]

Sleepy John Estes - Sleepy John Estes, 1929-1940 [CD]

Release Date: /// Folkways Records

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Recorded on Victor and Decca in the 1920s and 30s, Sleepy John Estes was a leading exponent of the Memphis blues style. These recordings capture the distinctive sound of Yank Rachel's legato mandolin lines and Jab Jones' rhythmic piano accompaniment, as well as Estes' skill at singing the narrative blues.

Tracklist:

  1. Divin' Duck Blues
  2. The Girl I Love, She Got Long Curly Hair
  3. Street Car Blues
  4. Milk Cow Blues
  5. Jack and Jill Blues
  6. New Someday Baby
  7. Floating Bridge
  8. Brownsville Blues
  9. Need More Blues 1
  10. Jailhouse Blues 1
  11. Everybody Ought to Make a Change 1
  12. Working Man Blues

UPC: 093070600829
Label: FOLKWAYS RECORDS
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

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