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Leroy Carr

voc, p, 1905-1935 US, Nashville
Singer / Musician / Composer of Blues

American blues pianist, singer and composer, best known for his first release on Vocalion in 1928, "How Long, How Long Blues." Born : March 27, 1905 in Nashville, Tennessee. Died : April 29, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
Genres
  • Blues
  • Country
Popular Tracks   
How Long, How Long Blues on The Essential Leroy Carr by Leroy Carr
Papa's on the House Top on The Essential Leroy Carr by Leroy Carr
When the Sun Goes Down on Presenting Leroy Carr by Leroy Carr
Let's Disagree on Presenting Leroy Carr by Leroy Carr
Suicide Blues on The Essential Leroy Carr by Leroy Carr
Blues Before Sunrise on Blues Before Sunrise by Leroy Carr
Six Cold Feet of Ground on The Essential Leroy Carr by Leroy Carr
Long Road Blues on Presenting Leroy Carr by Leroy Carr
How Long - How Long Blues on Presenting Leroy Carr by Leroy Carr
Sloppy Drunk Blues on The Essential Leroy Carr by Leroy Carr

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The Best Of Leroy Carr Vol.1 - Whiskey Is My HabitLeroy Carr2008Compil.
How Long How Long Blues [His Best 23 Songs]Leroy Carr2008Compil.
Volume 1 1928-1934Leroy Carr, Scrapper Blackwell2007Album
Whiskey Is My Habit, Good Women Is All I Crave: The Best Of Leroy CarrLeroy Carr2004Compil.
Prison Bound BluesLeroy Carr2004Compil.
The EssentialLeroy Carr2002Compil.
Sloppy DrunkLeroy Carr1998Compil.
How Long Blues 1928-1935Leroy Carr, Scrapper Blackwell1997Compil.
Leroy CarrLeroy Carr1996Compil.
Unissued Test Pressings And Alternate Takes 1934-1937Leroy Carr / Black Boy Shine1996Compil.
(1930-1958) Remaining Titles & Alternate TakesLeroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell1996Compil.
Naptown BluesLeroy Carr1996Compil.
Jazz & Blues CollectionLeroy Carr1996Compil.
21 Blues Giants④ Leroy CarrLeroy Carr1995Compil.
Hurry Down Sunshine • The Essential Recordings Of Leroy CarrLeroy Carr1995Compil.
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Volume 2 (1929-1930)Leroy Carr1992Compil.
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Volume 6 (1934-1935)Leroy Carr1992Compil.
Vol. 2 (1929-1935)Leroy Carr1992Compil.
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Volume 5 (1934)Leroy Carr1992Compil.
Treasures Of North American Negro Music Volume 1Leroy Carr1992Single
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Volume 4 (1932-1934)Leroy Carr1992Compil.
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Volume 1 (1928-1929)Leroy Carr1992Compil.
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Volume 3 (1930-1932)Leroy Carr1992Compil.
The Piano Blues 1930-1935Leroy Carr1990Compil.
(1930-1958) Remaining Titles & Alternate TakesLeroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell1989Compil.
1929-1934Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell1988Compil.
Great Piano-Guitar Duets (1929-1935)Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell1987Compil.
Leroy Carr 1928: Complete Recordings In Chronological OrderLeroy Carr1983Compil.
'Don't Cry When I'm Gone' - Leroy Carr 1930-1935Leroy Carr1978Compil.
Naptown Blues 1929-1934Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell1973Compil.
Singin' The Blues - 1934Leroy Carr1973Compil.
1928 - 34Leroy Carr1971Compil.
RCA Victor Race Series Vol.2Leroy Carr1965Single
Treasury Of Jazz No. 32Leroy Carr1963Single
Blues Before SunriseLeroy Carr1962Album
Bad Luck All The Time / Just A RagLeroy Carr1935Album
Take A Walk Around The Corner / George Street BluesLeroy Carr With Scrapper Blackwell1935Album
Rocks In My Bed / Big Four BluesLeroy Carr1935Album
Six Cold Feet In The Ground / Going Back HomeLeroy Carr1935Album
Mean Mistreater Mama / Blues Before SunriseLeroy Carr And Scrapper Blackwell1934Album
Gone Mother Blues / Midnight Hour BluesLeroy Carr And Scrapper Blackwell1932Album
The New How Long How Long Blues / Love Hides All FaultsLeroy Carr1930Album
Barrel House Woman / Black Gal (What Makes Your Head So Hard?)Leroy Carr And Scrapper Blackwell1930Album
Prison Bound Blues / How Long How Long Blues - Part 2Leroy Carr1929Album
Big House Blues / New How Long How Long Blues-Pt. 2Leroy Carr1929Album
Naptown BluesLeroy Carr1929Compil.
Vol. 2Leroy Carr1929Compil.
Naptown BluesLeroy Carr1929Compil.
Christmas In Jail - Ain't That A Pain / Prison Cell BluesLeroy Carr With Scrapper Blackwell1929Album
How Long - How Long BluesLeroy Carr1928Album
Mean Old Train Blues / Low Down Dirty BluesLeroy Carr1928Album
When The Sun Goes Down / Ain't It A ShameLeroy CarrAlbum
Southbound BluesLeroy CarrCompil.
Easy Rider Blues / Alki BluesLeroy CarrAlbum
1929-1935Leroy Carr And Scrapper BlackwellCompil.
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