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Complete Works in Chronological Order, Vol. 3 (1937)

Complete Works in Chronological Order, Vol. 3 (1937)

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Review

This CD has the final 20 recordings by the good-time hokum/blues singer Lil Johnson, including eight performances that were previously unreleased. It seems strange, considering how much she recorded, that virtually nothing is known about her. Backed by a variety of partly unknown combos (with Black Bob, Aletha Robinson, or Blind John Davis mostly on piano), Johnson digs into such risqué numbers as "You Stole My Cherry," "Take Your Hand Off It," and "Snake in the Grass." Her very last recording, "Buck Naked Blues," was released for the first time on this CD, and it is taken from a private acetate that might have been from the early 1940s. Wrapping up this CD are four numbers (two previously unreleased) by the equally unknown Barrel House Annie, whose identity has never been established but whose style is complementary to Lil Johnson's. Vintage blues collectors will want this enjoyable music. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks + Soundclips

Complete Works in Chronological Order, Vol. 3 (1937)
1. You Stole My Cherry 2:43
2. I'm a Sales Lady 3:20
3. Take It Easy Greasy, No. 2 2:58
4. Stavin' Chain (That Rockin' Swing) [Take 1] 3:03
5. Stavin' Chain (That Rockin' Swing) [Take 2] 3:03
6. Take Your Hand off It 2:52
7. Bucket's Got a Hole in It 3:00
8. Mellow Stuff 2:55
9. When Can I Get It? 2:55
10. Love Thief 3:01
11. Broken Hearted Blues [Take 1] 2:58
12. Broken Hearted Blues [Take 2] 2:43
13. Down at the Old Village Store 2:49
14. You Lied Your Last Time 2:50
15. Ain't That a Shame 2:55
16. Snake in the Grass 2:53
17. You Can't Throw Me Down 2:50
18. So Long, Babe, I'm Gone 3:03
19. When Your Troubles Are Like Mine 2:48
20. Buck Naked Blues 2:24
21. If It Don't Fit (Don't Force It) [*] 2:50
22. Love Operation [*] 3:09
23. Ain't Gonna Give It Away [*] 2:46
24. Must Get Mine in Front [*] 2:46

Details and Credits

Product Details
  • Label: Document Records
  • Release date: 1995/02/15
  • Best of
Styles
  • Acoustic Chicago Blues
  • Classic Female Blues
  • Piano Blues
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Aletha Robinson Piano
Althea Dickerson Piano
Arnett Nelson Clarinet
Big Bill Broonzy Guitar
Black Bob Hudson Piano
Blind John Davis Piano
Fred Williams Bass
Fred Williams Drums
Lil Johnson Accordion
Technical Credits
Gerhard Wessely Remastering
Howard Rye Liner Notes
Johnny Parth Producer