Name: The Great Harp Players (1927-1936) by Various Artists
Brand: Various Artists
SKU: 669910037553
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (175 reviews)

COMPILATION

Although one may think of the blues harp beginning with Little Walter, the first Sonny Boy Williamson, or Sonny Terry, a variety of harmonica players did record in the '20s. Some of their recordings were technical displays that featured them imitating everything from animals to trains, while other players were more blues-oriented. This valuable CD has two selections from the guitar-harmonica team of William Francis and Richard Sowell; Ollis Martin's "Police and High Sheriff Come Ridin' Down"; six pieces by Eli Watson (including "El Watson's Fox Chase"); two cuts apiece by Palmer McAbee, Ellis Williams, Alfred Lewis, and the team of Smith & Harper (which is the only music on this CD recorded after 1930); plus four songs/displays from Blues Birdhead (including "Get up off That Jazzophone") and George "Bullet" Williams (highlighted by "Frisco Leaving Birmingham" and "The Escaped Convict"). Fascinating music. ~ Scott Yanow

1. John Henry Blues

by William Francis & Richard Sowell

Primary Artist: William Francis & Richard Sowell; Main Performer

2. Roubin Blues

by William Francis & Richard Sowell

Primary Artist: William Francis & Richard Sowell; Main Performer

3. Police And High Sheriff Come Ridin' Down

by Ollis Martin

Primary Artist: Ollis Martin; Main Performer

4. Pot Licker Blues

by El Watson

Primary Artist: El Watson; Main Performer

5. Narrow Gauge Blues

by El Watson

Primary Artist: El Watson; Main Performer

6. El Watson's Fox Chase

by El Watson

Primary Artist: El Watson; Main Performer

7. Bay Rum Blues

by El Watson

Primary Artist: El Watson; Main Performer

8. Sweet Bunch Of Daisies

by El Watson

Primary Artist: El Watson; Main Performer

9. One Sock Blues

by El Watson

Primary Artist: El Watson; Main Performer

10. Lost Boy Blues

by Palmer Mcabee

Primary Artist: Palmer Mcabee; Main Performer

11. McAbee's Railroad Piece

by Palmer Mcabee

Primary Artist: Palmer Mcabee; Main Performer

12. Touch Me Light Mama

by George "bullet" Williams

Primary Artist: George "bullet" Williams; Main Performer

13. Frisco Leaving Birmingham (Take 2)

by George "bullet" Williams

Primary Artist: George "bullet" Williams; Main Performer

14. The Escaped Convict (Take 2)

by George "bullet" Williams

Primary Artist: George "bullet" Williams; Main Performer

15. Middlin' Blues

by George "bullet" Williams

Primary Artist: George "bullet" Williams; Main Performer

16. Don't Mistreat Your Good Boy Friend

by The Bubbling-over Five

Primary Artist: The Bubbling-over Five; Main Performer

17. Get Up Off That Jazzophone

by The Bubbling-over Five

Primary Artist: The Bubbling-over Five; Main Performer

18. Mean Low Blues

by Blues Birdhead

Primary Artist: Blues Birdhead; Main Performer

19. Harmonica Blues

by Blues Birdhead

Primary Artist: Blues Birdhead; Main Performer

20. Buttermilk Blues

by Ellis Williams

Primary Artist: Ellis Williams; Main Performer

21. Smokey Blues

by Ellis Williams

Primary Artist: Ellis Williams; Main Performer

22. Mississippi Swamp Moan

by Alfred Lewis

Primary Artist: Alfred Lewis; Main Performer

23. Friday Moan Blues

by Alfred Lewis

Primary Artist: Alfred Lewis; Main Performer

24. Poor Girl

by Smith And Harper

Primary Artist: Smith And Harper; Main Performer

25. Insurance Policy Blues

by Smith And Harper

Primary Artist: Smith And Harper; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

25 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 16 minutes and 41 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Blues, Chicago Blues

Label

Document Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1991

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

669910037553

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The Great Harp Players (1927-1936)

1. John Henry Blues

2. Roubin Blues

3. Police And High Sheriff Come Ridin' Down

4. Pot Licker Blues

5. Narrow Gauge Blues

6. El Watson's Fox Chase

7. Bay Rum Blues

8. Sweet Bunch Of Daisies

9. One Sock Blues

10. Lost Boy Blues

11. McAbee's Railroad Piece

12. Touch Me Light Mama

13. Frisco Leaving Birmingham (Take 2)

14. The Escaped Convict (Take 2)

15. Middlin' Blues

16. Don't Mistreat Your Good Boy Friend

17. Get Up Off That Jazzophone

18. Mean Low Blues

19. Harmonica Blues

20. Buttermilk Blues

21. Smokey Blues

22. Mississippi Swamp Moan

23. Friday Moan Blues

24. Poor Girl

25. Insurance Policy Blues

Technical Specifications

The Great Harp Players (1927-1936)

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1. John Henry Blues

2. Roubin Blues

3. Police And High Sheriff Come Ridin' Down

4. Pot Licker Blues

5. Narrow Gauge Blues

6. El Watson's Fox Chase

7. Bay Rum Blues

8. Sweet Bunch Of Daisies

9. One Sock Blues

10. Lost Boy Blues

11. McAbee's Railroad Piece

12. Touch Me Light Mama

13. Frisco Leaving Birmingham (Take 2)

14. The Escaped Convict (Take 2)

15. Middlin' Blues

16. Don't Mistreat Your Good Boy Friend

17. Get Up Off That Jazzophone

18. Mean Low Blues

19. Harmonica Blues

20. Buttermilk Blues

21. Smokey Blues

22. Mississippi Swamp Moan

23. Friday Moan Blues

24. Poor Girl

25. Insurance Policy Blues

Technical Specifications