Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Fred McDowell
Released: Sep 9, 2003
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Released: Sep 9, 2003
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Discovered by Alan Lomax in 1959, Mississippi Fred McDowell quickly established himself as one of the finest country bluesmen to ever come out of Mississippi. With his strong, nuanced vocals and...
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Mama Says I'm Crazy
Released: Nov 12, 2002
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Released: Nov 12, 2002
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Since no one could copyright "Mississippi," two major blues performers, Fred McDowell and John Hurt, adopted the state as part of their name. To confuse matters more, both performers made comebacks...
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I Do Not Play No Rock 'N' Roll - BONUS TRACKS
Released: Oct 30, 2001
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Released: Oct 30, 2001
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This reissue of the original Capitol landmark from 1969 adds five tracks totaling 20 minutes to the playing time, yet falls short of the 1995 Capitol re-release The Complete Sessions, which tacked...
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The Best of Mississippi Fred McDowell
Released: Oct 23, 2001
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Released: Oct 23, 2001
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Mississippi Fred McDowell lays down Delta blues as though time pretty much stood still. Discovered by Alan Lomax in the late '50s, his career as an authentic bluesman took off in the '60s, thanks...
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Live at the Gaslight
Released: Oct 24, 2000
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Released: Oct 24, 2000
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Recorded on November 5, 1971, Live at the Gaslight stands as the final recording of Delta blues legend Mississippi Fred McDowell. The bottleneck guitarist was in his seventies when this album was...
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Shake 'Em on Down - CHARLY
Released: Jul 1, 1999
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Released: Jul 1, 1999
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Recorded live in New York City in November of 1971, this captures McDowell accompanied by Tom Pomposello on bass guitar. McDowell is in top form, blasting out electric versions of "John Henry,"...
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