Complete Works, Vol. 2 (1937-1941)

by Sleepy John Estes

Overview

The second half of Document's two-part series covering the early recordings of Sleepy John Estes includes a few excellent performances, though it isn't quite as interesting as the first. The only real classics on tap are "Floating Bridge" and "Everybody Oughta Make a Change," which leaves the rest of this lengthy compilation a mixed blessing for any but the most dedicated of listeners. ~ Thom Owens

Product Details

Release Date:	05/27/1994
Label:	Document
UPC:	0714298501629
Rank:	129305

Tracks

1. Floating Bridge
2. Need More Blues
3. Jack and Jill Blues
4. Poor Man's Friend (T Model)
5. Hobo Jungle Blues
6. Airplane Blues
7. Everybody Oughta Make a Change
8. Liquor Store Blues
9. Easin' Back to Tennessee
10. Fire Department Blues (Martha Hardin)
11. Clean up at Home
12. New Someday Baby
13. Brownsville Blues
14. Special Agent (Railroad Police Blues)
15. Mailman Blues
16. Time Is Drawing Near
17. Mary Come on Home
18. Jailhouse Blues
19. Tell Me How About It (Mr. Tom's Blues)
20. Drop Down (I Don't Feel Welcome Here)
21. Don't You Want to Know
22. You Shouldn't Do That
23. When the Saints Go Marching In
24. Lawyer Clark Blues
25. Little Laura Blues
26. Working Man Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sleepy John Estes   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm)
Son Bonds   Kazoo,Guitar,Vocals,Speech/Speaker/Speaking Part
Ray Thomas   Vocals
Hammie Nixon   Voices,Harmonica,Speech/Speaker/Speaking Part
Yank Rachell   Vocals,Mandolin
Lee Brown   Kazoo
Robert Lee McCoy   Harmonica
Raymond Thomas   Vocals
Jab Jones   Piano
Johnny Hardge   Piano
Ann Sorter   Washboard
Charlie Pickett   Guitar

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Sleepy John Estes   Composer
King Oliver   Composer
Huddie Ledbetter   Composer
Lil Hardin   Composer
Merle Haggard   Composer
Hammie Nixon   Composer
Chris Smith   Liner Notes
James Black   Composer
The Delta Boys   Group
Johnny Parth   Producer
Lightnin' Hopkins   Composer