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Influenced by Sonny Boy Williamson and Little Walter, Jerry McCain was one of the greatest blues harmonica players.
Recording prolifically due to his popularity on jukeboxes he enjoyed several regional hits.
This is the most comprehensive CD collection to date for Jerry McCain and includes recordings from all the labels he recorded for up until 1962.
One of his most famous songs, 'She's Tough' was taken to global popularity in the 1970s by The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
This is a must have CD for blues fans and in particular blues harmonica.
Fully detailed liner notes.
Tracklist
1953
1. EAST OF THE SUN
2. WINE-O-WINE
1954
3. STAY OUT OF AUTOMOBILES
4. LOVE TO MAKE UP
5. CRAZY 'BOUT THAT MESS
6. FALL GUY
7. MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT
1955
8. COURTIN' IN A CADILLAC
9. THAT'S WHAT THEY WANT
1956
10. IF IT WASN'T FOR MY BABY
11. YOU DON'T LOVE ME NO MORE
12. RUN UNCLE JOHN! RUN
13. THINGS AIN'T RIGHT
1957
14. MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR
15. TRYING TO PLEASE
16. LISTEN! YOUNG GIRLS
17. BAD CREDIT
18. GROOM WITHOUT A BRIDE
19. THE JIG'S UP
1960
20. SHE'S TOUGH
21. STEADY
1962
22. RED TOP
23. TWIST '62'
24. POPCORN
25. JET STREAM