SKIP JAMES
complete 1931 sessions
yazoo
certainly the most haunting & eerie sounding of all bluesmen, skip james had a rare ability to draw upon his inner self for musical expression.
Using his unmatched facility as an arranger to create a truly unique body of work, his playing on guitar & piano is unparalleled for rhythmic unpredictability & emotional effect.
Tracklist
- Devil Got My Woman
- Cypress Grove Blues
- Little Cow And Calf Is Gonna Die Blues
- Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues
- Drunken Spree
- Cherry Ball Blues
- Jesus Is A Mighty Good Leader
- Illinois Blues
- How Long "Buck"
- 4 O'Clock Blues
- 22-20 Blues
- Hard Luck Child
- If You Haven't Any Hay Get On Down The Road
- Be Ready When He Comes
- Yola My Blues Away
- I'm So Glad
- What Am I To Do Blues
- Special Rider Blues