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Bessie Smith
The World's Greatest Blues Singer

Compil. US 1970 on Columbia label
Jazz and Blues (Vocal)

Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute pressing denoted by "T" stamp in runouts. This is an auto-coupled release; Record 1 comprises sides A and D; Record 2 comprises sides B and C. In addition to the master catalog number, each disc has its own unique catalog number printed below the master number on the label. This is the first of five two-record sets. This contains the first 16 and last 16 of her recordings. Issued in gatefold sleeve with booklet. All selections were recorded in New York City.

     
Musicians
PortraitBessie Smith voc, 1894-1937 US
album by, written by
PortraitBuddy Christian bj, 1885-1958 US
banjo
PortraitBilly Taylor Sr. b, 1906-1986 US
bass
PortraitBenny Goodman cl, 1909-1986 US
clarinet
PortraitErnest Elliot sax, US
clarinet
PortraitCharlie Green tb, 1900-1936 US
cornet, trombone
PortraitEd Allen cor, tr, 1897-1974 US
cornet
PortraitLouis Bacon tr, 1904-1967 US
cornet
PortraitFloyd Casey wb, dr, US
drums
PortraitBobby Johnson g, 1912-1997 US
guitar
PortraitBuck Washington p, 1903-1955 US
piano
PortraitClarence Williams p, voc, 1893-1965 US
piano, written by
PortraitFletcher Henderson p, 1897-1952 US
piano
PortraitFred Longshaw ,
piano
PortraitJames Price Johnson p, 1894-1955 JM
piano
Steve Stevens
piano
PortraitLeon "Chu" Berry ts, 1908-1941 US
tenor saxophone
PortraitJack Teagarden tb, voc, 1905-1964 US
trombone
PortraitFrank Newton tr, 1906-1954 US
trumpet
PortraitBessie Smith And Her Down Home Trio ,
performer on track
Producers
Philip Hays artwork, cover art
The Bessemer Singers backing vocals
Lloyd Ziff design, album design
Larry Hiller edited by, editing engineer
Chris Albertson liner notes, producer, liner notes, booklet essay
John Hammond liner notes, producer
Composers
Alberta Hunter
Lovie Austin
Clarence Williams
Addy Britt
J. Russel Robinson
Roy Turk
Charles Warfield
Ed Herbert
William Russell
Everett Robbins
Porter Grainger
Max Kortlander
Spencer Williams
Sara Martin
Jo Trent
William Webber
Alexander Hill
Babe Thompson
Chris Smith
Tim Brymn
Billy Moll
Andy Razaf
James Crawford
Henry Cole
Bessie Smith
Dally Small
Wesley Wilson
Leola B. Wilson
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Down Hearted BluesBessie SmithAlberta Hunter, Lovie Austin3:23
2Gulf Coast BluesBessie SmithClarence Williams3:03
3Aggravatin' PapaBessie Smith And Her Down Home TrioAddy Britt, J. Russel Robinson, Roy Turk3:15
4Beale Street MamaBessie Smith And Her Down Home TrioJ. Russel Robinson, Roy Turk3:33
5Baby Won't You Please Come HomeBessie SmithCharles Warfield, Clarence Williams2:54
6Oh Daddy (You Won't Have No Mama At All)Bessie SmithEd Herbert, William Russell3:02
7Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I DoBessie SmithEverett Robbins, Porter Grainger3:23
8Keeps On A-Rainin' (Papa, He Can't Make No Time)Bessie SmithMax Kortlander, Spencer Williams3:03
9Mama's Got The BluesBessie SmithClarence Williams, Sara Martin2:55
10Outside Of ThatBessie SmithClarence Williams, Jo Trent3:27
11Bleeding Hearted BluesBessie SmithLovie Austin3:05
12Lady Luck BluesBessie SmithClarence Williams, William Webber3:06
13Yodeling BluesBessie SmithAlexander Hill, Clarence Williams3:10
14Midnight BluesBessie SmithBabe Thompson, Spencer Williams3:15
15If You Don't, I Know Who WillBessie SmithChris Smith, Clarence Williams, Tim Brymn3:33
16Nobody In Town Can Bake A Sweet Jelly Roll Like MineBessie SmithClarence Williams, Spencer Williams3:28
17See If I'll CareBessie SmithAlexander Hill, Clarence Williams3:22
18Baby Have Pity On MeBessie SmithBilly Moll, Clarence Williams3:17
19On Revival Day (A Rhythmic Spiritual)Bessie SmithAndy Razaf2:55
20Moan, You MournersBessie SmithSpencer Williams3:10
21Hustlin' DanBessie SmithJames Crawford3:30
22Black Mountain BluesBessie SmithHenry Cole3:07
23In The House BluesBessie SmithBessie Smith3:00
24Long Old RoadBessie SmithBessie Smith3:26
25Blue BlueBessie SmithBessie Smith3:10
26Shipwreck BluesBessie SmithBessie Smith3:19
27Need A Little Sugar In My BowlBessie SmithClarence Williams, Dally Small, Tim Brymn2:46
28Safety MamaBessie SmithBessie Smith3:22
29Do Your DutyBessie SmithWesley Wilson3:24
30Gimme A PigfootBessie SmithWesley Wilson3:37
31Take Me For A Buggy RideBessie SmithLeola B. Wilson, Wesley Wilson2:35
32Down In The DumpsBessie SmithLeola B. Wilson, Wesley Wilson3:09
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