Bukka White - new compilation

Subject: Bukka White - new compilation
From: Stewie
Date: 04 Jan 00 - 02:42 AM

I draw to the attention of those who may be interested the recent reissue of Bukka White material: Bukka White 'Shake 'Em on Down' Catfish KATCD 106. This compilation by Paul Swinton assembles on one CD all of White's commercially released pre-war sides, plus 2 sides recorded for the Library of Congress. In addition to his classics, such as 'Fixin' To Die', there are 2 gloriously growled gospel pieces - 'I am in the heavenly way' and 'Promise true and grand' - with Miss Minnie (Memphis Minnie) supplying the harmony vocal. The remastering by Dennis Blackham is superb. As the compiler rightly notes, it documents 'one of Mississippi's greatest blues artists at the very height of his powers'.

Stewie.

Subject: RE: Bukka White - new compilation
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 04 Jan 00 - 06:40 AM

Thanks Stewie,

Sounds like it is worth checking out.

Roger in Baltimore

Subject: RE: Bukka White - new compilation
From: Stewie
Date: 04 Jan 00 - 08:56 AM

Roger, it's a marvellous album, and I should mention that the lyrics to 7 of the songs can be had at Beef Stew's blues lyrics on line link.

click here

Regards, Stewie.