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CLICK TO ENLARGE	Bukka White - Shake 'Em On Down Born Booker T. Washington White of Houston Mississippi(not Texas), Bukka White was truly one of the extaordinay Delta blues players of his era. This album features many of the songs which he was well known for performing, including; Poor Boy Long Ways From Home, Aberdeen Mississippi Blues, and Parchman Farm Blues. A must have album for any serious fan or student of the Delta Blues guitar genre! ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Josh White - Lonesome Road A Master of the country/folk/blues style Josh White presents a selection of cuts which personify the melding of blues and American folk and country music. With a carreer spanning five decades (1920's onward) Josh White's many achievements include being hailed as a top political folk singer and making appearances for President Roosevelt at the Whitehouse. He later became well known for his "Cafe Society" performances and enjoyed further succsess during the early sixties folk revival. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Leadbelly - The Gallis Pole This collection contains many of Leadbelly's signature songs such as "Goodnight Irene" and "The Gallis Pole" the latter of which was covered by the rock group Led Zeppelin. American Folk/Blues does not get any better than this! ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Big Bill Broonzy - Sixteen Tons Born June 26th, 1898, in Scott Mississippi, William Lee Conley Broonzy started working in the fields picking cotton and corn at the age of seven. Along with his brothers, he took up coal mining in 1916 before moving to Chicago where he started playing the guitar in the early 1920’s. He first recorded in 1927 and became a hit-maker during the next decade. He enjoyed a long recording career (260 blues songs) up to the time of his death, from throat cancer, on August 14th, 1958. He was one of the few popular bluesmen associated with a sound as well as with signature songs like 16 Tons, and Baby Please Don’t Go, which are both included on this remarkable blues album. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Ray Charles - I'll Do Anything But Work Ray Charles demonstrates clearly on this album why he is known by many as "The Father Of Soul". These captivating early recordings capture the work of Charles as a young singer and pianist who was just beginning his rise to fame. His unique style is showcased in eleven renditions of compelling blues numbers including Sittin' On Top Of The World (later covered by British rock group Cream). ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Otis Spann - Must Have Been The Devil It is difficult to find a more authentic or heartfelt piano bar blues album than this record. Otis span puts these solid blues numbers across with conviction and real soul, which came from a life in which he lived what he sang about. Any blues fan would enjoy these gripping blues performances from a true blues legend! ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Meade Lux Lewis - Barrel House Piano Meade Lux Lewis will forever be remembered as a pioneer of the "Honky Tonk" and "Boogie Woogie" piano style. This unique album of piano bar favorites is a wonderful listening experience and a splendid example of the truly American saloon style music which was heard across the country from the turn of the century and on up into the '30s and early '40s. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Earl Gaines - House Party Since 1955 when Earl Gaines scored his first hit "It's Love Baby (24 Hours a Day)" with the "Hi Toppers" Earl has been playing and singing the blues. House Party, originally recorded in 1989, is being presented here for the very first time on compact disc. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	John Lee Hooker - Gotta Boogie These recordings were compiled from rare 45 rpm discs capturing John Lee Hooker in his early career serving up some previously hard to find singles with heartfelt vocals and raw "brass knuckle" blues guitar work. These Recordings though sometimes rough due the limitations of early recording technology are being presented here due to their historical significance. Although we have done our best to re master these recordings for compact disc some surface noise may appear. Any fan of John Lee Hooker would enjoy this captivating record of his early work. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Big Bill Broonzy - Baby Please Don't Go It is hard to equal the bluesy and soulful guitar and vocal stylings of Big Bill Broonzy. Captured on these recordings he serves up the blues with conviction, impeccable wit and brilliant lyricism as only he could! ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Lightnin' Hopkins - 'Buked & Scorned This is a solid blues album which also features Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry performing with Lightnin' Hopkins as they make their way through twelve raw and powerful blues compositions. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Prison Blues These recordings were made in the Mississippi and Louisiana State Penitentiaries. The singers and musicians were all African American prisoners. It is hard to find more heartfelt blues performances than this albums work recorded by anonymous prisoners, whether on guitar and vocals or the work gang songs captured herein. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Nappy Brown - Deep Sea Diver This album is being released here for the first time on compact disc. Previously having only been available on vinyl from Grammercy Records, "Deep Sea Diver" features Nappy Brown at his very best! ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Ray Charles - Rockin With Ray Ray Charles demonstrates clearly on this album why he is known by many as "The Father Of Soul". These captivating early recordings capture the work of Charles as a young singer and pianist who was just beginning his rise to fame. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Memphis Slim - Three Woman Blues Memphis Slim is well known as one of the most proficient blues piano players. On this album he cuts loose with some of his best known numbers adding a powerful vocal to complete the hard driving "boogie woogie" piano bar feeling captured in these recordings. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry - Just Rode In Your Town On this album blues legends Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry perform nine raw and powerful blues compositions with the help of special guest appearances by Lightnin' Hopkins and Big Joe Williams. The blending of styles by these noted bluesmen make this a unique collection sure to please both blues fans and collectors throughout the world. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Champion Jack Dupree - When I've Been Drinking It is difficult to find a more authentic representation of the New Orleans piano bar blues style than Champion Jack Dupree. His parents were murdered by the KKK while he was still an infant. Growing up in orphanages he was exposed to boxing and playing piano. The nickname "Champion Jack" was given in regard to the many years he spent as a prizefighter and professional boxer. Like many other legendary pianists of the era, such as Jelly Roll Morton, he cut his teeth playing in brothels and speakeasies in New Orleans. Just by listening to this record it's apparent that Champion Jack lived the life he sang about. The heart felt songs contained on this album are filled with raw passion and emotion and make for an incredible listening experience! ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Mississippi Fred McDowell It can be stated without qualification that Fred McDowell is a singer and guitarist of such commanding power and originality that he must be counted along side of the leading "Delta Blues" players of all time. This album contains many gripping and soulful cuts which have become both rock and blues standards, including Good Morning Little School Girl (later covered by the Yardbirds), Got To Move (covered by The Rolling Stones) and a sizzling version of The Train I Ride (covered by UFO). This album is a must have for any student or enthusiast of the delta blues guitar technique. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Josh White - Evil Hearted Me Includes the tracks Bon Bon's, What I Want From You, Git Along Home Cindy, So Soon, Green Corn, Bury Me High, Evil Hearted Me, and Go Away From My Window. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Ray Charles - Ain't That Fine Ray Charles demonstrates clearly on this album why he is known by many as "The Father Of Soul". These captivating early recordings capture the work of Charles as a young singer and pianist who was just beginning his rise to fame. His unique style is showcased in a definitive performance of the title track Ain't That Fine and the many other fine perfomances contained on this album. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Blind Lemon Jefferson - Black Snake Moan Includes the tracks Bad Luck Blues, Match Box Blues, Rambler Blues, Stocking Feet Blues, Black Snake Moan, Broke and Hungry, Shuckin' Sugar Blues, Hot Dogs, One Dime Blues, Corinna, See That My Grave Is Kept Clean, Prison Cell Blues, Christmas Eve Blues, Peach Orchard Mama, and Mean Jumper Blues. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Odetta - Best Of Includes the tracks Shame And Scandal, Been In The Pen, Joshua, The Fox, If I Had A Ribbon Bow, Spiritual Trilogy:Oh, Freedom;Come And Go With Us;I'm On My Way, Easy Rider, Alabama Bound, Glory, Glory, Jack O' Diamonds, Lowlands, and Greensleeves. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Woody Guthrie - Chain Gang Special Includes the tracks More Pretty Girls Than One, Buffalo Skinners, John Henry, Hey Lolly Lolly, Worried Man Blues, Bury Me Beneath The Willow, Lost John,Columbus Stockade, Chain Gang Special, Lonesome Day, Pretty Boy Floyd, Hard, Ain't It Hard, Stackerlee, Cumberland Gap, Old Time Religion, Sourwood Mountain, Long John, and Ezekiel Saw The Wheel. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Champion Jack Dupree - Drunk Again Includes the tracks Vietnam Blues, Drunk Again, Found My Baby Gone, Anything You Want, Will It Be, You're The One, Down And Out, Roamin' Special, The Life I Lead, and Jit-A-Bug Jump. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Big Joe Williams - Levee Break Blues Includes the tracks I’ve Been Wrong But I’ll Be Right, Black Girl You’re Sure Looking Warm, When I First Left Home, Little Annie Mae, Levee Break Blues, Hang It Up On The Wall, Lone Wolf, This Heavy Stuff Of Mine, Tell My Mother, Big Fat Mama, Back On My Feet, and Jefferson And Franklin Blues. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Odetta - Midnight Special Includes the tracks Take This Hammer, Devilish Mary, Deep River, Chilly Winds, 'Buked And Scorned, God's Gonna Cut You Down, Lass Of The Los Countree, Deep Blue Sea, He's Got The Whole World In His Hands, Santy Anno, and Midnight Special. ORDER

CLICK TO ENLARGE	Big Joe Williams - Jinx Blues Includes the tracks So Soon I'll Be Goin' My Way Back Home, Shake 'em On Down, Saturday Night Jump, Jinx Blues, Pick A Pickle, Ramblin' And Wanderin' Blues, Old Saw Mill Blues, Don't The Apples Look Mellow, El Paso Blues, Back Home Blues, Don't You Leave Me Here, and Shaggy Hound Blues ORDER