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Double-Barreled Boogie

Double-Barreled Boogie

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Review

Roosevelt Sykes was a major blues pianist-vocalist since the late 1920s, inspiring Memphis Slim who emerged a decade later. In 1970, they gathered in a recording studio in Paris and the results are both historic and delightful. Sykes and Slim reminisce about the old days, talk about the origin of some of their songs, and joke a bit. Utilizing two pianos, they play together (taking "M & S Boogie" as an instrumental) and alternate vocals. "Lost My Boogie" is added to the original program as a bonus track. The vocals are full of personality and wit but it is the brilliant piano playing that often takes honors. This collaboration even exceeds one's high expectations. A gem. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks + Soundclips

Double-Barreled Boogie
1. Introducing the Grinder Man and the Honeydripper 0:38
2. Mr Sykes Blues 4:24
3. Roosevelt Sykes Meets Memphis Slim in Memphis, Tennessee 1:16
4. Eagle Rock 3:15
5. Down on Beale Street, The Midway 0:52
6. Miss Ida B. 4:23
7. Talking About Miss Ida B. 1:02
8. Going Down Slow 3:58
9. Going to Chicago, Bootlegging and Other Things 2:30
10. M & S Boogie [Instrumental] 3:13
11. Talking About the "44 Blues" 0:45
12. 44 Blues 2:59
13. Improvising New Blues 1:24
14. Soft and Mellow 1:35
15. Introducing the Churning Man 0:07
16. Churning Man 2:29
17. Life of Piano Players in the South in the Late 1930's 2:32
18. 47th Street Boogie 2:04
19. Chicago, The Life in the Clubs, Walter Davis 4:46
20. M&O Blues 3:35
21. KMA, Hoboing and Freight Trains 1:43
22. Roosevelt Daddy's Blues 2:03
23. Lost My Boogie [*] 5:11
24. [CD-Rom Track]

Details and Credits

Product Details
  • Label: Emarcy
  • Release date: 2005/01/24
  • Best of, Enhanced CD-ROM
Styles
  • Early R&B
  • Chicago Blues
  • Acoustic Blues
  • Piano Blues
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Memphis Slim Piano
Roosevelt Sykes Guitar (Acoustic)
Technical Credits
Alain Frappier Art Direction
Alain Marouani Photography
Anna Zagorski Liner Editor
Claude Achallé Engineer
Daniel Richard Supervisor
Gavin Lurssen Mastering
Michelle Mercier Project Coordinator
Mickey Baker Interviewer
Philippe Omnes Assistant Engineer
Philippe Rault Producer
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