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FORMAT: New CD • UPC: 604988329124
GENRE: Blues • RECORD LABEL: Jasmine Records
RELEASE DATE: 05/17/24
George SmithHarmonica - Oopin California Blues 1954-1962 (Uk) (CD)
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George SmithHarmonica - Oopin California Blues 1954-1962 (Uk) (CD)
DESCRIPTION
Although generally known as GEORGE "HARMONICA" SMITH, our man also recorded under other guises, e.g. Little Walter Jr, Harmonica King and George Allen. He likewise played on sessions for other artists, including Blues heavies like Otis Spann and Champion Jack Dupree. An influential harp maestro, George was one of the first men to amplify his harmonica, using an amplifier he'd salvaged from an old movie projector. He also effectively pioneered the "West Coast" harmonica sound, fusing together Kansas City swing and Chicago Blues. George was an enormous influence on the next generation of harp players, notably Rod Piazza and William Clarke, both of whom he worked with extensively. This compilation anthologises Smith's recording career between 1954 and 1962, juxtaposing his own recordings alongside selected highlights of his session work.
Tracklist:
- Otis Spann - It Must Have Been the Devil
- Little George Smith - Blues in the Dark
- Little George Smith - Telephone Blues
- Little George Smith - Blues Stay Away
- Little George Smith - Oopin' Doopin' Doopin'
- (Champion) Jack Dupree - Me and My Mule
- (Champion) Jack Dupree - Overhead
- (Champion) Jack Dupree - So Sorry, So Sorry
- Champion Jack Dupree - Sharp Harp
- George Smith - Love Life
- George Smith - Cross-Eyed Suzie Lee
- George Smith - You Don't Love Me
- George Smith - Down in New Orleans (Hey Mr Porter)
- Little Walter Jr. - Miss O'Malley's Rally
- Little Walter Jr. - I Don't Know
- Harmonica King ; His Band - All Last Night
- Harmonica King ; His Band - Hot Rolls
- George Smith ; His Harmonica - West Helena Blues
- George Smith - As Long As I Live
- George Smith - Nobody Knows
- George Allen - Times Won't Be Hard Always
- George Allen - Tight Dress
- George Allen - Loose Screws
- George Allen - the Will to Go on
- George Allen - Until You Come Home
- George Allen - I Want a Woman
- George Smith with Jimmy Nolen Band - Sometimes You Win When You Lose
- George Smith with Jimmy Nolen Band - Come on Home
- George Allen - You Can't Undo What's Been Done
- George Allen - Rope That Twist
- George Allen - I Must Be Crazy
UPC: 604988329124
Label: Jasmine Records
Release Date: 5.17.24
Format: CD
TRACK LIST
Tracklist:
- Otis Spann - It Must Have Been the Devil
- Little George Smith - Blues in the Dark
- Little George Smith - Telephone Blues
- Little George Smith - Blues Stay Away
- Little George Smith - Oopin' Doopin' Doopin'
- (Champion) Jack Dupree - Me and My Mule
- (Champion) Jack Dupree - Overhead
- (Champion) Jack Dupree - So Sorry, So Sorry
- Champion Jack Dupree - Sharp Harp
- George Smith - Love Life
- George Smith - Cross-Eyed Suzie Lee
- George Smith - You Don't Love Me
- George Smith - Down in New Orleans (Hey Mr Porter)
- Little Walter Jr. - Miss O'Malley's Rally
- Little Walter Jr. - I Don't Know
- Harmonica King ; His Band - All Last Night
- Harmonica King ; His Band - Hot Rolls
- George Smith ; His Harmonica - West Helena Blues
- George Smith - As Long As I Live
- George Smith - Nobody Knows
- George Allen - Times Won't Be Hard Always
- George Allen - Tight Dress
- George Allen - Loose Screws
- George Allen - the Will to Go on
- George Allen - Until You Come Home
- George Allen - I Want a Woman
- George Smith with Jimmy Nolen Band - Sometimes You Win When You Lose
- George Smith with Jimmy Nolen Band - Come on Home
- George Allen - You Can't Undo What's Been Done
- George Allen - Rope That Twist
- George Allen - I Must Be Crazy
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