Front Porch Blues

by John Jackson

Overview

Just as the title says: a wonderful brace of simple country blues done in Jackson's warm Piedmont style. At age 75, his fingers are still nimble as he displays on a jazzy "Just Because" and his vocals still resonate nicely. Audiophile note: This album is nicely recorded and sounds like Jackson is performing about two inches from your face. A warm and engaging batch of performances not to be missed. ~ Cub Koda

Product Details

Release Date:	05/25/1999
Label:	Alligator Records / Agogo
UPC:	0014551486725
Rank:	145079

Tracks

1. Railroad Bill
2. C.C. Rider
3. Death Don't Have No Mercy
4. Chesterfield
5. Steel Mill Blues
6. Louisiana Blues
7. Just Because
8. Red River Blues
9. Fairfax Station Rag
10. West Texas Blues
11. When He Calls Me
12. Midnight Hour Blues
13. Rappahannock Blues
14. She's So Sweet
15. The Devil He Wore a Hickory Shoe
16. Have It Your Own Way

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Jackson   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Pete Reiniger   Engineer
Joe Wilson   Producer
John Jackson   Composer
Bob Shelton   Composer
McKinley Morganfield   Composer
Rev. Gary Davis   Composer
Josh White   Composer
Joe Shelton   Composer
Blind Boy Fuller   Composer
Sydney Robin   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Leroy Carr   Composer