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Blind Blake
(1927-1930)
Compil. AT 1990 on Document Records label
Blues (Country Blues, Piedmont Blues)
A1: 20112-1 Chicago, c. October 1927 A2: 20542-6 Chicago, c. May 1928 A3: 20551-1 Chicago, c. May 1928 A4: 15461 Richmond, Ind. 17 August 1929 A5: 15462 Richmond, Ind. 17 August 1929 A6: 15464-A Richmond, Ind. 17 August 1929 A7: 21354-1 Chicago, c. August 1929 A8: 21357-2 Chicago, c. August 1929 B1: 21420-1 Chicago, c. September 1929 B2: 21421-2 Chicago, c. September 1929 B3: L-23-3 Grafton, Wis., c. November 1929 B4: L-24-2 Grafton, Wis., c. November 1929 B5: L-437-2 Grafton, Wis., c. 29 May 1930 B6: L-438-2 Grafton, Wis., c. 29 May 1930 B7: L-439-2 Grafton, Wis., c. 29 May 1930 B8: L-440-2 Grafton, Wis., c. 29 May 1930 Considering the extreme rarity of the original 78s, condition is generally better than might be hoped, but it must be borne in mind that only one or two copies are known to exist of some titles. Discographical details from Blues And Gospel Records 1902 - 1943 by John Godrich and Robert Dixon (third edition, Storyville 1982). Original recordings from the collections of Johnny Parth and Herbert Wiesinger. Photos © Paul Oliver, used by permission. Document Records Eipeldauerstr. 23/43/5, A-1220 Vienna, Austria (Phone: 0222-2537 052) Remastering: Studio Hans Klement, Vienna Note: Blind Blake's complete recorded works are on the following 7 LPs: Document DLP-589 (=remastered version of Whoopee 101), Matchbox MSE-1003, Biograph BLP.12003, BLP-12023, BLP-12037 (=Riverside Rm-8804), Wolf WSE-133. No duplications between these! Even though the backcover states that 4 tracks of Blind Blake remain undiscovered, they have since been found, although two of them remain unreleased. The two discovered and released tracks appear on this compilation.
Musicians
 | Blind Blake g, voc, *1893 US album by, vocals, guitar |
 | Aletha Dickerson p, 1902-1994 US piano, probably, piano, possibly |
 | Tiny Parham p, vc, 1900-1943 US piano, possibly |
Producers
| Paul Oliver photography by |
| Johnny Parth producer |
| Hans Klement remastered by |
| John Godrich research |
| Robert Dixon research |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steel Mill Blues | Blind Blake | ||
| 2 | Tootie Blues | Blind Blake | ||
| 3 | That Lovin' I Crave | Blind Blake | ||
| 4 | Chump Man Blues | Blind Blake | ||
| 5 | Ice Man Blues | Blind Blake | ||
| 6 | I Was Afraid Of That - Part 2 | Blind Blake | ||
| 7 | Keep It Home | Blind Blake | ||
| 8 | Sweet Jivin' Mama | Blind Blake | ||
| 9 | Lonesome Christmas Blues | Blind Blake | ||
| 10 | Third Degree Blues | Blind Blake | ||
| 11 | Baby Lou Blues | Blind Blake | ||
| 12 | Cold Love Blues | Blind Blake | ||
| 13 | Diddie Wa Diddie No. 2 | Blind Blake | ||
| 14 | Hard Pushing Papa | Blind Blake | ||
| 15 | What A Low Down Place That Jailhouse Is | Blind Blake | ||
| 16 | Ain't Gonna Do That No More | Blind Blake |
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