Johnnie Lewis – Alabama Slide Guitar / Arhoolie CD-9007

Description

CD 9007

Country blues artist Johnie Lewis was born on a farm near Eufaula Alabama but spent much of his life playing at various small clubs around Chicago. His accomplished style was influenced by favorites such as Tampa Red Barbecue Bob and Blind Lemon Jefferson. This CD presents a selection of heartfelt tunes by a truly authentic musician.

1. Hobo Blues
2. He Met Me On A Thursday Morning
3. Uncle Sam Ain’t No Woman
4. Can’t Hardly Get Along
5. My Little Gal
6. North Carolina Blues
7. I’m Gonna Quit My Baby
8. Baby Listen To Me Howl
9. You Gonna Miss Me (About Dr. Martin Luther King)
10. Mistake In Life (Handsome Stranger)
11. I Got To Climb A High Mountain (About Dr. Martin Luther King)
12. My Mother Often Told Me
13. Lewis’ Little Girl Done Stole A Black Cat Bone
14. Jumpin’ Jive
15. Poor Boy
16. Guitar Blues (Hound Dogs On My Track)
17. Comb My Baby’s Hair
18. Oh Lord Tell Me Right From Wrong

REVIEW

“… a well rounded performance built around singing well-integrated guitar lines solid original tunes and a forceful vocal delivery.”

(Nick Crews — Dirty Linen)