One of the key figures in the growth of urban Blues music, Blackwell is known primarily as the guitar accompanist to one of the most popular and prolific recording stars of the pre-war era ‘ Leroy Carr. Under his own name he recorded less than 40 titles between 1923 and 1935 several of which are featured here along with duets with Carr.

Track Listing

• Trouble Blues (Pt. 1)
• Blue Day Blues
• Penal Farm Blues
• Hard Time Blues
• Back Door Blues
• Kokomo Blues
• Down South Blues
• Trouble Blues (Pt. 2)
• How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone’
• I Believe I’ll Make A Change
• Big Four Blues
• It’s Too Short
• Midnight Hour Blues
• Mean Mistreater Mama
• Blues Night Blues
• Barrelhouse Woman
• Rocks In My Bed
• Tight Time Blues

Additional Details

Label:Acrobat

Genre:Blues

Release Date:11/08/11

UPC:824046516123