April 3, 2024

Songs of Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon

Folkways Records - FA 2385

Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: United States
Released: 1960
Genre: Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Blues
[Tracklist]
A1 Joggie Boogie (03:28)
A2 Stewball (03:36)
A3 John Henry (02:28)
A4 Kansas City No.1, 2 and 3 (07:50)
B1 Have You Ever Been to Nashville Pen? (02:32)
B2 Roll and Tumble (02:58)
B3 Beer Drinking Woman (02:32)
B4 Chicago House Rent Party (05:00)
B5 44 Blues (02:36)
B6 Unlucky (02:45)
[Credits]
Memphis Slim (piano/vocals) Willie Dixon (bass)
Photographer: David Gahr, Designer: Ronald Clyne
[Notes]
This album features big-voiced blues pianist and singer Memphis Slim and legendary bassist Willie Dixon, who is credited with having helped create the Chicago blues sound. Several tracks from this album are also included on Smithsonian Folkways' Memphis Slim: The Folkways Years (SFW40128).

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