Remastered 1935-1938 [Box set, Original recording remastered]

Blind Boy Fuller | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 26, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set, Original recording remastered
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Jsp Records
• ASIN: B0002TX8TY
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,997 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #48 in Music > Blues > Regional Blues > East Coast Blues

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Baby, I Don't Have To Worry

2. I'm A Rattlesnakin' Daddy

3. I'm Climbin' On Top Of The Hill

4. Ain't It A Crying Shame

5. Looking For My Woman

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Disc: 2

1. When Your Gal Packs Up And Leaves

2. Mama Let Me Lay It On You

3. If You Don't Give Me What I Want

4. Boots And Shoes

5. Trucking My Blues Away No. 2 (Take 1)

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Disc: 3

1. Bulldog Blues

2. Where My Mama Usta Lay

3. Working Man Blues

4. Weeping Willow

5. Corrine What Makes You Treat Me So

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Disc: 4

1. Shake That Shimmy

2. Heart Ease Blues

3. I'm Going To Move (To The Edge Of Town)

4. Pistol Slapper Blues

5. Mean And No Good Woman

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Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Piedmont Blues at its Best, November 17, 2009

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This review is from: Remastered 1935-1938 (Audio CD)

In the tradition of Blind Blake and Buddy Moss, this set of Blind Boy Fuller sides delivers piedmont blues at its finest. Tutored by Rev. Gary Davis, Fulton Allen (aka Blind Boy Fuller), arguably equals or exceeds his teachers' prowess on the guitar. There are several songs in which there are multiple versions, easily identified as "take 1", take 2, etc. However, there are several songs by different titles which are the same song, rather like many of John Lee Hooker's songs in the late 40's and early 50's when he was recording for multiple labels simutainiously. For example, Weeping Willow and Ain't No Gettin' Along are the same song as are Stingy Mama and Mojo Hidin' Woman along with several others. This doesn't take away from the quality of this set as the arrangements differ slightly, but using completely different titles does make it a bit akward when making a playlist to put on my mp3 player. The sound ranges from pretty darn good to poor (only on a handful of songs). JSP provides ample liner notes (about 12 pages worth) written by Neil Slaven, which provide plenty of interesting facts and track info. Additional artists that appear in supporting roles includes Gary Davis, Sonny Terry and George "Bull City Red" Washington. Highly recommended.