Compil. AT 1994 on Document Records label
Blues (Piano Blues, Texas Blues)
Recorded in New York City, February 1923 (track 1), Recorded in Grafton, Wis., c. September 1929 (tracks 2, 3) Recorded in Chicago, c. 22 February 1925 (track 4), c. early June 1925 (tracks 8 to 10), c. February 1928 (tracks 11 to 16), and c. November 1928 (tracks 17 to 22) Recorded in Richmond, Ind., 6 April 1925 (tracks 5 to 7) Recorded in Forth Worth, Tex., 20 April 1935 (tracks 23 to 25) and 21 April 1935 (track 26).
George W. Thomas p, voc, *1885 US album by, vocals, piano | |
Hersal Thomas p, 1908-1928 US album by, piano | |
Bernice Edwards p, voc, US album by, vocals, piano | |
Clay Custer , performer on track, piano | |
Unknown Artist , guitar | |
Hociel Thomas voc, p, 1904-1952 US performer on track, vocals | |
Ramblin' Thomas voc, g, 1902-1945 US guitar, prob. | |
J. T. "Funny Paper" Smith voc, *1880 US guitar | |
Black Boy Shine voc, p, US piano |
Johnny Parth compilation producer |
David Evans liner notes |
Gerhard Wessely remastered by |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | George W. Thomas | George W. Thomas & Hersal Thomas, Bernice Edwards | ||
2 | The Rocks | Clay Custer | 2:50 | |
3 | Fast Stuff Blues | George W. Thomas | 2:29 | |
4 | Don't Kill Him In Here | George W. Thomas | 3:03 | |
5 | Hersal Thomas | George W. Thomas & Hersal Thomas, Bernice Edwards | ||
6 | Suitcase Blues | Hersal Thomas | 2:31 | |
7 | I Can't Feel Frisky Without My Liquor | Hociel Thomas | 2:47 | |
8 | Worried Down With The Blues (12188) | Hociel Thomas | 2:36 | |
9 | I Must Have It | Hociel Thomas | 2:19 | |
10 | Hersal Blues | Hersal Thomas | 2:49 | |
11 | Worried Down With The Blues (9167) | Hociel Thomas | 2:49 | |
12 | Fish Tail Dance | Hociel Thomas | 2:37 | |
13 | Moanin' Bernice Edwards | George W. Thomas & Hersal Thomas, Bernice Edwards | ||
14 | Sunshine Blues | Bernice Edwards | 2:29 | |
15 | Lonesome Longing Blues | Bernice Edwards | 2:31 | |
16 | Mean Man Blues | Bernice Edwards | 2:38 | |
17 | Long Tall Mama | Bernice Edwards | 3:02 | |
18 | Moaning Blues | Bernice Edwards | 2:35 | |
19 | Southbound Blues | Bernice Edwards | 2:56 | |
20 | Hard Hustling Blues | Bernice Edwards | 3:02 | |
21 | High Powered Mama Blues | Bernice Edwards | 3:06 | |
22 | Low Down Dirty Shame Blues | Bernice Edwards | 2:54 | |
23 | Born To Die Blues | Bernice Edwards | 2:32 | |
24 | Two-Way Mind Blues | Bernice Edwards | 2:19 | |
25 | Jack Of All Trades | Bernice Edwards | 2:41 | |
26 | Bantam Rooster Blues | Bernice Edwards | 2:36 | |
27 | Hot Mattress Stomp | Bernice Edwards | 2:45 | |
28 | Ninth Street Stomp | Bernice Edwards | 3:25 | |
29 | Butcher Shop Blues | Bernice Edwards | 3:06 |