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Album Description
UK compilation featuring 81 tracks recorded by the blues shouter and R&B pioneer during his 1944 to 1950 heyday. Includes 52 page illustrated booklet. 2001 release. Four standard jewel cases housed together in a deluxe slipcase.
Rockin' the Blues (Mini Lp Sleeve) Reviews
Rockin' the Blues (Mini Lp Sleeve) Reviews
| 39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:  Mr Blues Lives Again in 4 disc box, By This review is from: Rockin' the Blues (Mini Lp Sleeve) (Audio CD) Along with Big Joe Turner and Jimmy Rushing, Wyonnie Harris is regarded as the greatest of the blues shouters, and one of the most popular and influential artists in the years after World War II. First emerging on record with Lucky Millender's Big Band, Harris' vocal "Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well," was a success for the Millender band. He recorded for several labels including Philo/Aladdin, Apollo, Hamptone, and Bullet before signing with King in July 1947. With King, he enjoyed his greatest success. The British Proper label has put together a four-disc box, "Rockin the Blues," which contains all of recordings (81 in total) through 1950. It is handy to have all of Harris' Philo/ Aladdin and Apollo recordings along with rarities from Hamptone and Bullett along with his first 37 King recordings in one place. Harris was accompanied by bands that included some of the finest jazz players of the postwar era including Howard McGhee, Teddy Edwards, Illinois Jacquet,... Read more 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: There *will* be good rockin' tongiht ! ! !, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Rockin' the Blues (Mini Lp Sleeve) (Audio CD) First, a bit of a warning... if this is going to be your first taste of WYNONIE, I highly recommend BLOODSHOT EYES... less tunes, but a bit more "punchy" and to the point. And if it isn't... welcome back, and welcome to heaven (yes, who'd ever imagine that sinners DO go to heaven?) As for Wyononie - - who was he ? I think there are a few great ways to describe him - - 1. As the true father of Rock and Roll (via the genre of so called "jump" and "rhythm and blues". 2 Louis Jordan's evil twin. (Will explain...) 3. One of the greatest (if not most perverse) blues shouters to ever live. As for the Louis Jordan comment - - the similarities are apparent - - both forged the way for rock and roll, but while Jordan tended to keep it clean, Wynonie didn't mind playing it blue... and his tunes are full of sexual references perhaps tame by today's standards, but still quite funny - - take I LIVE MY BABY'S PUDDING, ALL SHE WANTS TO DO IS SIT ON IT - - and LOVIN'... Read more 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: Good set, great bargain., By HardyBoys.us (Long Island USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Rockin' the Blues (Mini Lp Sleeve) (Audio CD) Rockin' The Blues showcases the work of the great blues shouter Wynonie Harris in his prime. Surrounded by excellent musicians, Mr. Harris belts out some classic blues tinged with the big band sound. The quality of the recordings is first rate and there is a booklet with detailed liner notes. As with all the box sets from Proper, this set provides excellent quality music and great value for the money. |
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