Compil. AT 1994 on Document Records label
Blues (Piano Blues)
Original recordings from the collections of Werner Benecke, Joe Bussard, Bob Graf, Daniel Gugolz, Hans Maitner, Roger Misiewicz, Johnny Parth, Guido van Rijn, Tom Tsotsi. Recording date, location, matrix, catalog number: 1. August 23, 1934, Richmond, Indiana, 19671-, Champion 50018 2. August 23, 1934, Richmond, Indiana, 19672-, Champion 50017 3. August 23, 1934, Richmond, Indiana, 19673-, Champion 50017 4. August 23, 1934, Richmond, Indiana, 19674-, Varsity 6055 5. May 15, 1935, Chicago, 90000-A, Decca 7119 6. May 15, 1935, Chicago, 90001-A, Decca 7091 7. May 15, 1935, Chicago, 90012-A, Decca 7091 8. May 15, 1935, Chicago, 1⁄2 90013-A, Decca 7119 9. July 15, 1935, Chicago, 90153-A, Champion 50076 10. July 15, 1935, Chicago, 90160-A, Champion 50076 11. December 21, 1936, Chicago, 01888-1, Bluebird B-6777 12. December 21, 1936, Chicago, 01889-1, Bluebird B-6824 13. December 21, 1936, Chicago, 01890-1, Bluebird B-6777 14. December 21, 1936, Chicago, 01891-1, Bluebird B-7116 15. December 21, 1936, Chicago, 01892-1, Bluebird B-6824 16. December 21, 1936, Chicago, 01893-1, Bluebird B-7116 17. June 22, 1937, Chicago, C-1940-1, Vocalion 03625 18. June 22, 1937, Chicago, C-1941-1, Vocalion 03625 19. November 2, 1937, Chicago, C-2370-1, Vocalion unissued 20. November 2, 1937, Chicago, C-23772-1, Vocalion unissued 21. November 2, 1937, Chicago, C-23773-2, Vocalion unissued
Frank James p, voc, album by, vocals, piano, piano, probably | |
George Curry voc, album by, vocals | |
Johnny Parth , *1930 AT compiled by, producer | |
Springback James , vocals, piano | |
Willie B. James g, US guitar, probably | |
Fred Williams g, US drums, probably | |
Hobson "Hop" Johnson g, guitar | |
Unknown Artist , washtub bass |
Chris Smith liner notes |
Gerhard Wessely remastered by |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Frank "Springback" James (1934-1937) | Frank James & George Curry | ||
2 | Frank's Lonesome Blues | Frank James (5) | 3:03 | |
3 | Forsaken Blues | Frank James (5) | 2:29 | |
4 | Mistreated Blues | Frank James (5) | 3:20 | |
5 | Snake Hip Blues | Frank James (5) | 2:37 | |
6 | Stingaree Mama Blues | Frank James (5) | 3:00 | |
7 | Springback Papa | Frank James (5) | 2:43 | |
8 | Rusty Can Blues | Frank James (5) | 2:47 | |
9 | Texas Heifer Blues | Frank James (5) | 2:58 | |
10 | Poor Coal Loader | Frank James (5) | 2:53 | |
11 | Lonesome Love Blues | Frank James (5) | 2:42 | |
12 | See For Yourself | Frank James (5) | 3:14 | |
13 | New Red Cross Blues | Frank James (5) | 3:14 | |
14 | I'm On My Way | Frank James (5) | 2:45 | |
15 | Unkindness Blues | Frank James (5) | 3:20 | |
16 | Will My Bad Luck Ever Change? | Frank James (5) | 2:51 | |
17 | Poor Coal Passer | Frank James (5) | 3:12 | |
18 | Hard Driving Mama | Frank James (5) | 3:09 | |
19 | Hellish Ways | Frank James (5) | 3:13 | |
20 | George Curry (1938) | Frank James & George Curry | ||
21 | You're Forever On My Mind | George Curry | 2:48 | |
22 | Back In My Cell Again | George Curry | 2:40 | |
23 | My Last Five Dollars | George Curry | 2:34 |