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Three Shades of Blues

Three Shades of Blues

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Review

Three Shades of Blues comprises a selection of tracks cut by Bukka White, Skip James, and Blind Willie McTell, all recorded during different eras. James's tracks were made in 1964, the first he cut since 1931. James fares the worst -- he sounds unsure of himself and several of the songs are painful to listen to. The five White tracks were recorded in 1974, after he was released from prison; while his voice does sound worn, they're fascinating historical items. McTell's recordings are taken from the last commerical sessions he made in 1949, and they're more than historical curiosities -- he sounds as haunted and powerful as he ever has. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide

Tracks + Soundclips

Three Shades of Blues
1. Mama Don' Low 3:27
2. Hot Springs, Arkansas 3:01
3. Jelly Roll Workin' Man 4:20
4. Black Crepe Blues 2:58
5. Glory Bound Train 3:08
6. Drunken Spree 3:11
7. Special Rider Blues 6:03
8. I Don't Want a Woman to Stay out All Night Long 5:39
9. Love Changin' Blues 2:30
10. Savannah Mama 2:22
11. Talkin' to You, Mama 3:07
12. East St. Louis 2:37
13. Wee Midnight Hours 3:07
14. Pal of Mine 2:40

Details and Credits

Product Details
  • Label: Biograph
  • Release date: 1989
  • Best of
Styles
  • Acoustic Blues
  • Country Blues
  • Delta Blues
  • Piedmont Blues
  • East Coast Blues
  • Blues Revival
  • Slide Guitar Blues
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Blind Willie McTell Guitar
Booker T. Washington Guitar
Booker T. Washington White Guitar
Curley Weaver Guitar
Skip James Guitar
Technical Credits
Alan Caplin Art Direction
Arnold S. Caplin Producer
Bukka White Main Performer
Dr. Toby Mountain Engineer
Pete Lowry Liner Notes
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