"Chicago Down Home Blues" Vol. 1

Chicago Down Home Blues, Vol. 1 is a collection of down and dirty blues from one of the genre's hotbed's, Chicago. Although most of the artists associated with this style are actually missing from the compilation, what they have instead is equally as good. The performances are quite gritty and heartfelt; artists like Othum Brown have booming, expressive voices that compliment their sad, wistful lyrics. Anyone looking to see what the Chicago blues scene held outside of Buddy Guy and Howlin' Wolf should give this a listen, as there is quality material to be found. (Allmusic)trax:

1. Telephone Blues - Snooky & Moody 2. Boogie - Snooky & Moody 3. Ora Nelle Blues - Orthum Brown 4. Money Talking Woman - Johnny Young 5. Worried Man Blues - Johnny Williams 6. Back To Korea Blues - Sunnyland Slim 7. School Days - Floyd Jones 8. Let Me Ride Your Mule - Man Young 9. One Doggone Reason - St. Louis Jimmy Oden 10. I Just Keep Loving Her - Little Walter 11. Come On Babe - Bluesboy Bill 12. 4 O'Clock Blues - Delta Joe 13. Going Down The Line - Mrs. John Brim 14. Hard Times - Floyd Jones 15. My Baby Walked Out - Man Young 16. It's All Over Now - Sunnyland Slim 17. Stockyard Blues - Floyd Jones 18. Coming Up Fast - St. Louis Jimmy Oden 19. Dark Clouds - John Brim 20. Blue Baby - Little Walter 21. Leaving Daddy Blues - Mrs. John Brim 22. Roll Tumble And Slip - Delta Joe 23. I Want My Baby - Little Walter 24. Lonesome Man Blues - John Brim 25. Keep What You Got - Floyd Jones

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