A compilation of blues artists, some quite obscure, who recorded for the Paramount label between 1926-1931. 20 tracks in all featuring Edward Thompson, Ed Bell, Geeshie Wiley (considered one of the best female country blues artists), George "Bullet" Williams, Ramblin' Thomas, William Moore, Rube Lacey, Walter "Buddy Boy" Hawkins, Clifford Gibson, Bo Weavil Jackson, Freddie Sprull, Ishman Bracey. Fans of acoustic country blues will find much to like on this release.

Tracklist:

Showers of Rain Blues - Edward Thompson
Seven Sisters Blues - Edward Thompson
Mamlish Blues
Last Kind Words Blues - Geeshie Wiley
Skinny Leg Blues - Geeshie Wiley
Touch Me Light Mama
So Lonesome - Ramblin' Thomas
Lock and Key Blues - Ramblin' Thomas
Barbershop Rag - William Moore
Raggin' the Blues - William Moore
Mississippi Jail House Groan - Reverend Rubin Lacy
Jailhouse Fire Blues
Shaggy Dog Blues
Tired of Being Mistreated, Pt. 1
Eagles on a Half - Geeshie Wiley
Pick Poor Robin Clean - Geeshie Wiley
Pistol Blues - Bo Weavil Jackson
Why Do You Moan? - Bo Weavil Jackson
Tom Cat Blues
Woman Woman Blues - Ishman Bracey

UPC: 762247303725
Label: Ghb Jazz Foundation
Release Date: 6.17.08
Format: CD

Paramount Blues Lock & Key Blues - Paramount Blues: Lock and Key Blues (CD)