Sleepy John Estes - Sleepy John Estes, 1929-1940

2012 CD collection.

Recorded on Victor and Decca in the 1920s and 30s, Sleepy John Estes was a leading exponent of the Memphis blues style. These recordings capture the distinctive sound of Yank Rachel's legato mandolin lines and Jab Jones' rhythmic piano accompaniment, as well as Estes' skill at singing the narrative blues.

    1 Divin' Duck Blues
    2 The Girl I Love, She Got Long Curly Hair
    3 Street Car Blues
    4 Milk Cow Blues
    5 Jack and Jill Blues
    6 New Someday Baby
    7 Floating Bridge
    8 Brownsville Blues
    9 Need More Blues
    10 Jailhouse Blues
    11 Everybody Ought to Make a Change
    12 Working Man Blues