Blues Come to Texas

by Melvin "Lil' Son" Jackson

Overview

Melvin "Lil' Son" Jackson could present stunning, poignant, ironic or gripping stories, and his vocals were ideal for the slow-paced, dramatic storytelling mode. Jackson scored several regional and jukebox hits in the 1950s with his stories of woe, fame, misfortune, tribulation and perseverance. These were consistent themes emerging throughout the 20 cuts on this CD reissue from a 1960 session. It includes three unreleased cuts and a song ("Johnnie Mae") from another album. Jackson wrote (or adapted) all of the songs, and this disc is a fine portrait of an often overlooked but significant Texas blues performer. ~ Ron Wynn

Product Details

Release Date:	02/04/1994
Label:	Arhoolie
UPC:	0096297040928
Rank:	137910

Tracks

1. Blues Come to Texas
2. Cairo Blues
3. Ticket Agent Blues
4. Louise Blues
5. Sugar Mama
6. The Girl I Love
7. Santa Fe Blues
8. Turn Down Lamp Down Low
9. Ground Hog Blues
10. Gambler Blues
11. Charley Cherry
12. Charley Cherry
13. West Dallas Blues
14. Rollin' Mill Went Down
15. Red River Blues
16. Johnnie Mae
17. Buck Dance
18. I Walked from Dallas
19. Rock Me
20. Roberta Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Melvin "Lil' Son" Jackson   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar

Technical Credits

Chris Strachwitz   Engineer,Editing,Liner Notes,Producer
John Shines   Composer
Mississippi John Hurt   Composer
Huddie Ledbetter   Composer
Chester Burnett   Composer
Paul Oliver   Photography
Wayne Pope   Cover Design
Melvin "Lil' Son" Jackson   Composer