Memphis Minnie

The Rough Guide to Memphis Minnie - Queen of the Country Blues


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Memphis Minnie was one of the greatest guitarists and blues singers of her time and a pioneering influence in the urban transformation of country blues, this classic selection of songs is taken from her first prodigious burst of creativity when she recorded with her then-husband Kansas Joe McCoy.

Features many of her early classics including 'Bumble Bee', 'Moaning The Blues' and 'Too Late' that highlight her diverse repertoire from ragtime and hokum to traditional blues and other novelty songs. Memphis Minnie was a lone female voice in the male- dominated early country blues scene, she was and A phenomenal guitarist who is said to have beaten both Big Bill Broonzy & Tampa Red in guitar contests.

Tracklist

Keep It To Yourself
Drunken Barrel House Blues
Moaning The Blues
New Dirty Dozen
Outdoor Blues
I'm Talking 'Bout You - No. 2
North Memphis Blues
Frisco Town
Can I Do It For You? - Part 1
Bumble Bee
What’s The Matter With The Mill?
My Butcher Man
Let’s Go To Town
Where Is My Good Man
Jailhouse Trouble Blues
Frankie Jean (That Trottin' Fool)
Ain't No Use Trying To Tell On Me (I Know Something On You)
Memphis Minnie-Jitis Blues
Goin' Back To Texas
Crazy Cryin’ Blues
I Don’t Want That Junk Outta You
Grandma And Grandpa Blues
Chickasaw Train Blues (Low Down Dirty Thing)
Georgia Skin Blues
Too Late

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