1928-1939, Vol. 1, Scrapper Blackwell, Music CD

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1928-1939, Vol. 1


1	Kokomo Blues 3:01
2	Penal Farm Blues 3:20
3	Mr. Scrapper's Blues 2:47
4	Down and out Blues 2:41
5	Trouble Blues, Pt. 1 3:00
6	Trouble Blues, Pt. 2 2:59
7	Non-Skid Tread / Bertha "Chippie" Hill 3:08
8	Be-Da-Da-Bum 3:29
9	Springtime Blues 3:12
10	Rocky Luck Blues 2:53
11	Mean Baby Blues 2:48
12	Rambling Blues 2:32
13	Blue Day Blues 2:46
14	Down South Blues 2:56
15	Sneaking Blues 2:48
16	Hard Time Blues 2:49
17	Back Door Blues 2:48
18	Down in Black Bottom 3:00
19	My Dream Blues 3:00
20	Whiskey Man Blues 3:13
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Editorial Reviews

Scrapper Blackwell will always be best remembered for playing the guitar on a lengthy set of duets released under the name of pianist/singer Leroy Carr. His own solo recordings from the same era did not make him famous but they are certainly worthy. This CD is the first of two Document discs that have all of Blackwell's dates as a leader from the era. Blackwell is showcased on unaccompanied solos, playing on one song apiece with singer Bertha "Chippie" Hill, Leroy Carr (though this time Blackwell is the vocalist and leader), Robinson's Knights of Rest (a trio also including clarinetist Arnett Nelson), and singer Teddy Moss, plus four songs backing the vocals of Black Bottom McPhail. Highlights include "Penal Farm Blues," "Mr. Scrapper's Blues," the two-part "Trouble Blues," "Be-Da-Da-Bum," "Hard Time Blues," and "Mix That Thing." Excellent music that shows just how underrated Scrapper Blackwell continues to be. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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1928-1939, Vol. 1


1	Kokomo Blues 3:01
2	Penal Farm Blues 3:20
3	Mr. Scrapper's Blues 2:47
4	Down and out Blues 2:41
5	Trouble Blues, Pt. 1 3:00
6	Trouble Blues, Pt. 2 2:59
7	Non-Skid Tread / Bertha "Chippie" Hill 3:08
8	Be-Da-Da-Bum 3:29
9	Springtime Blues 3:12
10	Rocky Luck Blues 2:53
11	Mean Baby Blues 2:48
12	Rambling Blues 2:32
13	Blue Day Blues 2:46
14	Down South Blues 2:56
15	Sneaking Blues 2:48
16	Hard Time Blues 2:49
17	Back Door Blues 2:48
18	Down in Black Bottom 3:00
19	My Dream Blues 3:00
20	Whiskey Man Blues 3:13
21	Mix That Thing 2:56

All Music Guide

Scrapper Blackwell will always be best remembered for playing the guitar on a lengthy set of duets released under the name of pianist/singer Leroy Carr. His own solo recordings from the same era did not make him famous but they are certainly worthy. This CD is the first of two Document discs that have all of Blackwell's dates as a leader from the era. Blackwell is showcased on unaccompanied solos, playing on one song apiece with singer Bertha "Chippie" Hill, Leroy Carr (though this time Blackwell is the vocalist and leader), Robinson's Knights of Rest (a trio also including clarinetist Arnett Nelson), and singer Teddy Moss, plus four songs backing the vocals of Black Bottom McPhail. Highlights include "Penal Farm Blues," "Mr. Scrapper's Blues," the two-part "Trouble Blues," "Be-Da-Da-Bum," "Hard Time Blues," and "Mix That Thing." Excellent music that shows just how underrated Scrapper Blackwell continues to be. Scott Yanow

Product Details

Format: CD
Release Date: 02/20/1996
Label: DOCUMENT
Catalog No.: 6029
UPC: 714298602920
Sales Rank: 199,339

Album Credits
Performance Credits
Scrapper Blackwell		Primary Artist, Guitar, Accordion, Vocals
Leroy Carr		Piano
Georgia Tom Dorsey		Piano
Jimmy Blythe		Piano
Blackwell		Guitar, Vocals
Arnett Nelson		Clarinet
Bertha "Chippie" Hill		Accordion, Vocals
Georgia Tom		Piano
Francis Blackwell		Guitar, Vocals
Jimmy Blyth		Piano
Black Bottom McPhail		Accordion, Vocals
Teddy Moss		Accordion, Vocals

Technical Credits
Scrapper Blackwell		Contributor
Blackwell		Contributor
Johnny Parth		Producer
Gerhard Wessely		Remastering
Howard Rye		Liner Notes