The recordings on this collection are raw and powerful. It kicks of with a rich and intense version of John Henry by William Francis and Richard Sowell. Ellis Williams and even more so Alfred Lewis take the playing of Richard Sowell even further - they employ more advanced techniques, with the merging of harp and voice. They both have a more developed sensibility.

Tracklist:

John Henry Blues - William Francis/Richard Sowell
Roubin Blues - William Francis/Richard Sowell
Police and High Sheriff Come Ridin' Down - Ollis Martin
Pot Licker Blues - El Watson
Narrow Gauge Blues - El Watson
Watson's Fox Chase, El - El Watson
Bay Rum Blues - El Watson
Sweet Bunch of Daisies - El Watson
One Sock Blues - El Watson
Lost Boy Blues - Palmer McAbee
McAbee's Railroad Piece - Palmer McAbee
Touch Me Light Mama - Bullet Williams
Frisco Leaving Birmingham - George "Bullet" Williams (Take 2)
Escaped Convict, The - George "Bullet" Williams (Take 2)
Middlin' Blues - George "Bullet" Williams
Don't Mistreat Your Good Boy Friend (The Bubbling-Over Five) - B
Get up off That Jazzophone (The Bubbling-Over Five) - Blues Bird
Mean Low Blues - Blues Birdhead
Harmonica Blues - Blues Birdhead
Buttermilk Blues - Ellis Williams
Smokey Blues - Ellis Williams
Mississippi Swamp Moan - Alfred Lewis
Friday Moan Blues - Alfred Lewis
Poor Girl - Smith/Harper
Insurance Policy Blues - Smith & Harper

UPC: 714298510027
Label: Document
Release Date: 12.26.00
Format: CD

Various Artists - 1927-36 (CD)