Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Furry Lewis [Remastered]

by Furry Lewis

Overview

Furry Lewis recorded several strikingly intimate 78s in the 1920s and 1930s and when he was rediscovered by blues scholar Sam Charters in the 1960s, he proved adept at entertaining his new audiences, even garnering an appearance on The Tonight Show. This collection opens with three of those old 78s before switching over to his 1960s recordings, which leads to a fine sequencing moment when the 78 version of "Judge Harsh Blues" is followed by its 1960s counterpart "Judge Boushe." A fine guitarist and an excellent storyteller, Lewis' particular skill is best demonstrated by his interpretation of the folk-blues standard "John Henry" and his wonderfully nuanced take on this song, which recognizes its epic possibilities, makes his the definitive version. Also included here is Lewis' retooling of Sleepy John Estes' signature tune "I'm Going to Brownsville." ~ Steve Leggett

Product Details

Release Date:	08/26/2003
Label:	Shout! Factory
UPC:	0826663024821
Rank:	70751

Tracks

1. Furry's Blues
2. Cannonball Blues
3. Judge Harsh Blues
4. Judge Boush¿¿
5. Natural Born Eastman
6. If You Follow Me Babe
7. Take Your Time
8. Why Don't You Come Home Blues
9. When I Lay My Burden Down
10. St. Louis Blues
11. John Henry
12. Long Tall Gal Blues
13. Baby That's All Right
14. Shake 'Em on Down
15. I'm Going to Brownsville
16. Baby You Don't Want Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Furry Lewis   Primary Artist
Bukka White   Primary Artist
Kenny Baker   Primary Artist
Gus Cannon   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Furry Lewis   Composer,Arranger
W.C. Handy   Composer
Jelly Roll Morton   Composer
Richard Foos   Executive Producer
Sid Selvidge   Liner Notes
Public Domain   Composer
Marty Bloom   Composer
Tina Reynolds   Project Assistant
Robert Crumb   Cover Illustration
Mike Thomas   Remastering
Charlie Rider   Composer
Jimmy Hole   Package Design
Ben Merlis   Project Assistant
Shawn Amos   A&R
Traditional   Composer