Illustrated Biograph Records discography (original) (raw)
year of
release
title / notes
1000 series
Piano Rolls on LP
1001
(1970)
Parlor Piano 1917-27
Blues and Stomps
- Haitian Blues - Fats Waller
- Dixieland Blues - J. Russell Robinson
- You Got Everything A Sweet Mama Needs - Lemuel Fowler
- Eccentricity - James P. Johnson
- Papa-De-Da-Da - Clarence Williams
- One Step Medley No. 2 - Jelly Roll Morton
- Railroad Man - James P. Johnson
- Cow Cow Blues - Cow Cow Davenport
- Gulf Coast Blues - Clarence Johnson
- Hock Shop Blues - Cliff Jackson
- He Used To Be Your Man - J. Lawrence Cook
- Mo'lasses - Luckey Roberts
Biograph BLP-1001Q
1002
(1970)
Fats Waller 1923-1924
Parlor Piano Solos
- Got To Cool My Doggies Now
- Laughing Crying Blues
- Your Time Now
- Snake Hips
- 'T Ain't Nobody's Biz-Ness If I Do
- Papa Better Watch Your Step
- Haitian Blues
- Mama's Got The Blues
- Midnight Blues
- Last Go Round Blues
- You Can't Do What My Last Man Did
Biograph BLP-1002Q
1003
(1970)
James P. Johnson 1917-1921
Parlor Piano Solos Vol. 1
- Carolina Shout 1918
- Carolina Shout 1921
- Eccentricity
- Don't Tell Your Monkey Man
- It Takes To Cure The Heart's Disease
- Loveless Love
- Doctor Jazzes Raz-Ma-Taz
- Roumania
- If You've Never Been Vamped By A Brown Skin, You've Never Been Vamped At All
- Arkansas Blues
- Cry Baby Blues
Biograph BLP-1003Q
1004
(1970)
Jelly Roll Morton 1924-1926
Blues and Stomps from Rare Piano Rolls
- Jelly Roll Blues
- Mr. Jelly Lord
- London Blues
- Sweet Man
- Grandpa's Spells
- Stratford Huntch
- Shreveport Stomp
- Tom Cat Blues
- King Portor - A Stomp
- Midnight Mama
- Tin Roof Blues
- Dead Man Blues
Biograph BLP-1004Q
1005
(197?)
Fats Waller: Piano Rolls
- Wild Cat Blues
- The Clearing House Blues
- Jail House Blues
- Do It Mr. So-And-So
- Don't Try To Take My Man Away
- 18th Street Strut
- If I Could Be With You
- Squeeze Me
- A New Kind Of Man
- I'm Crazy 'bout My Baby
- I'm Coming Virginia
- Nobody But My Baby
Biograph BLP-1005Q
1006
(1971)
Scott Joplin - 1916
- Maple Leaf Rag
- Something Doing
- Weeping Willow Rag
- Maple Leaf Rag
- Ole Miss Rag
- Magnetic Rag
- Ragtime Oriole
- Quality Rag
- Agitation Rag
- Tickled To Death
- Grace And Beauty
- 12th Street Rag
- Anoma
- Cannon Ball
Biograph BLP-1006Q
1007
(1972)
Broadway Rhythms
Rare Piano Roll Versions from the Musical Comedies of the 20's and 30's
J. Lawrence Cook - I Want To Be Happy
J. Lawrence Cook - Tea For Two
Tic Ramsey - Shuffle Off To Buffalo
J. Lawrence Cook - I Only Have Eyes For You
Vincent Youmans - No No Nanette
Max Kortlander - Forty-Second Street
J. Lawrence Cook - About A Quarter To Nine
J. Lawrence Cook - She's A Latin From Manhattan
Max Kortlander - By A Waterfall
Max Kortlander - Gold-Diggers Lullaby
J. Lawrence Cook - I've Got You Under My Skin
Biograph BLP-1007Q
1008
(197?)
Scott Joplin: Ragtime Volume 2
- The Cascades
- The Favorit
- The Strenuous Life
- Gladiolus Rag
- Nonpareil
- Felicity Rag
- Fig Leaf Rag
- Search Light Rag
- Rose Leaf Rag
- Swipesy
- Peacherine Rag
- Something Doing
- The Sycamore
- Stoptime Rag
Biograph BLP-1008Q
1009
(1972)
James P. Johnson 1917 Vol. 2
- Steeplechase Rag
- After To-Night
- After To-Night
- Daintiness Rag
- Mama's Blues
- Mama's Blues
- Stop It
- When It's Cherry Time In Tokio
- Innovation
- Caprice Rag
- Caprice Rag
- Carolina Shout
- Twilight Rag
- Eccentricity
- Fascination
- Fascination
Biograph BLP-1009Q
1010
(1972)
Scott Joplin: Ragtime
- The Silver Swan
- Rag Medley
- Magnetic Rag
- Palm Leaf Rag
- Kismet Rag
- Wall Street Rag
- Scott Joplin's Best Rags
- Pleasant Moments
- Original Rags
- Sunflower Slow Drag
- Maple Leaf Rag
Biograph BLP-1010Q
1011
(1973)
Eubie Blake: Blues And Rags
- Charleston Rag
- Somebody Done Me Wrong
- Goodnight Angeline
- Shubert Gaieties of 1919
- Gee, I Wish I Had Someone To Rock Me
- Broadway Blues
- Crazy Blues
- Strut Miss Lizzie
- Home Again Blues
- It's Right Here For You
- Fare Thee Honey Blues
Biograph BLP-1011Q
1012
(1973)
Eubie Blake 1921 Vol. 2
- The Good Fellow Blues
- Don't Tell Your Monkey Man
- Boll Weevil Blues
- If You Don't Want Me Blues
- Negro Spirituals
- Wang-Wang Blues
- Roumania
- The Memphis Blues
- Dangerous Blues
- Arkansas Blues
- The Down Home Blues
Biograph BLP-1012Q
1013
(1974)
Scott Joplin: The Entertainer
Classic Ragtime From Rare Piano Rolls Vol. 4
- The Entertainer
- The Easy Winners
- Pine Apple Rag
- Solace
- Gladiolus Rag
- The Ragtime Dance
- Sugar Cane
- The Crush Collision March
- Bethena - A Concert Waltz
- Combination March
- A Breeze From Alabama
Biograph BLP-1013Q
1014
(1974)
Scott Joplin: Elite Syncopations
Classic Ragtime From Rare Piano Rolls Vol. 5
- Elite Syncopations
- Country Club
- Paragon Rag
- Eugenia
- Cleopha
- A Real Slow Rag
- Scott Joplin's New Rag
- Leola - Two Step
- Lily Queen
- The Chrysanthemum
- Heliotrope Bouquet
- Reflection Rag
Biograph BLP-1014Q
1015
(1975)
Fats Waller
Rare Piano Roll Solos Vol. 3
- I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby
- Concentratin' On You
- Ain't-Cha' Glad
- My Heart's At Ease
- Alligator Crawl
- I'm More Than Satisfied
- Blue, Turning Gray Over You
- Low Down Papa
- Ain't Misbehavin
- Rollin' Down The River
- I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling
- My Fate Is In Your Hands
- Senorita Mine
- Honey Hush
- The Jitterbug Waltz
- Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
Biograph BLP-1015Q
1016
(1975)
James Scott
Classic Ragtime Rare Piano Rolls
- Frog Legs Rag
- Phelia Rag
- Honey Moon Rag
- Peace And Plenty Rag
- Grace And Beauty
- Great Scott Rag
- Hilarity
- Quality
- Ragtime Oriole
- Sunburst
- Efficiency Rag
- Rag Sentimental
- Evergreen Rag
- Kansas City Rag
- Climax Rag
Biograph BLP-1016Q
1017
(1975)
Beautiful Dangerous Rhythm
from Movie Musicals 1934-1947
- The Continental - from "The Gay Divorcee"
- Lullaby Of Broadway - from "Gold Diggers of 1935"
- The Way You Look Tonight - from "Swing Time"
- Sweet Leilani from "Waikiki Wedding"
- Thanks For The Memory from "The Big Broadcast Of 1938"
- Over The Rainbow from "Wizard Of Oz"
- When You Wish Upon A Star from "Pinocchio"
- The Last Time I Saw Paris from "Lady Be Good"
- White Christmas from "Holiday Inn"
- You'll Never Know from "Hello, Frisco, Hello"
- Swinging On A Star from"Going My Way"
- It Might As Well Be Spring from "State Fair"
- On The Atchinson, Topeka And The Santa Fe from "The Harvey Girls"
- Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah from "Song From The South"
Biograph BLP-1017Q
1018
(1977)
Makin' Whoopee
- Makin' Whoopee - Max Kortlander
- Luiu's Back In Town - J. Lawrence Cook
- The Lady In Red - George H. Snowhill
- I'm In The Mood For Love - J. Lawrence Cook
- Three Little Words - J. Lawrence Cook
- You Made Me Love You - J. Lawrence Cook
- You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me - J. Lawrence Cook
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love - J. Lawrence Cook
- Love In Bloom - J. Lawrence Cook
- Carioca - J. Lawrence Cook
- Button Up Your Overcoat - J. Lawrence Cook
- Jeepers Creepers - J. Lawrence Cook
- Sweet Georgia Brown - Pete Wendling
- Ain't Misbehavin' - J. Lawrence Cook
from the ORIGINAL PIANO ROLLS, played by Max Kortlander, J. Lawrence Cook, George, H. Snowhill, and Pete Wendling
notes by Joel Bernstein
Biograph BLP-1018Q
1019
(1977)
Thanks For The Memory
Musical Nostalgia from Flicks and Show Biz
- Thanks For The Memory - from "The Big Broadcast Of 1938"
- Two Sleepy People - from "Thanks For The Memory"
- Blue Hawaii - from "Waikiki Wedding"
- On The Good Ship Lollipop from "Bright Eyes"
- My Own True Love (Tara Theme) from "Gone With The Wind"
- Stardust from "Stardust"
- For Me And My Gal from "For Me And My Gal"
- As Time Goes By from "Everybody's Welcome"
- These Foolish Things from "Spread It Abroad"
- It's Only A Paper Moon from "Take A Chance"
- Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy from"Buck Privates"
- Chattanooga Choo Choo from "Sun Valley Seranade"
- Stormy Weather from "Stormy Weather"
Biograph BLP-1019Q
1020
(1977)
Happy Days Are Here Again
1021
(1977)
The Music of Jerome Kern
1022
(1977)
Music of George Gershwin
1023
(197?)
Music of Cole Porter
1024
(197?)
Music of Richard Rodgers
1025
(1978)
Jolson Sang 'em
1026
(197?)
Lullaby Of Broadway
BLP-12000 series
12000
(1968)
Blind Lemon Jefferson 1926-29
- Got The Blues ("2471-1") (3:01)
- Long Lonesome Blues ("2472-2") (2:57)
- Booster Blues (2:54)
- Dry Southern Blues (2:50)
- Beggin' Back (2:50)
- Match Box Blues (3:16)
- Hot Dogs (2:49)
- See That My Grave Is Kept Clean (2:41)
- Christmas Eve Blues (2:43)
- Happy New Years Blues (2:41)
- Bed Spring Blues (2:54)
- Yo Yo Blues (2:36)
cover artwork by Fred Romary
notes by Lawrence Cohn
Biograph BLP-12000 (US 1968)
= Biograph 6370 901 (NL 1976)
Blind Lemon Jefferson discography
12001
(1968)
Ma Rainey: Blues The World Forgot 1924-28
- Booze And Blues
- Toad Frog Blues
- Louisiana Hoo Doo Blues
- Stormy Sea Blues
- Levee Camp Moan
- Titanic Man Blues
- Broken Soul Blues
- Weeping Woman Blues
- Misery Blues
- Blues The World Forgot, Part 1
- Blues The World Forgot, Part 2
- Traveling Blues
notes by Lawrence Cohn
Biograph BLP-12001
12002
(1968)
O'Bryant's Washboard Wonders: Back Alley Rub 1924-26
- Red Hot Mama
- Skoodlum Blues
- Washboard Blues
- Midnight Strutters
- Georgia Breakdown
- Blue Eyed Sally
- Three J Blues
- Steppin' On The Gas
- Back Alley Rub
- The Joys
- Shake That Thing
Biograph BLP-12002
12003
(1968)
Blake Blind: Bootleg Rum Dum Blues 1926-1930
- Come On Boys, Let's Do That Messin' Around
- Skeedle Loo Doo Blues
- Bucktown Blues
- Black Dog Blues
- Bad Feeling Blues
- That Will Never Happen No More
- Brownskin Mama Blues
- Hey Hey Daddy Blues
- Low Down Loving Gal
- Bootleg Rum Dum Blues
- Playing Policy Blues
- Righteous Blues
notes by Arnold S. Caplin
Biograph BLP-12003 (US 1968)
= Blue Moon BMLP 1.044 (UK)
Blind Blake discography
12004
(1968)
Ramblin' Thomas 1928
Chicago Blues
- No Job Blues
- Back Gnawing Blues
- Sawmill Moan
- Ramblin' Mind Blues
- Hard To Rule Woman Blues
- No Baby Blues
- Poor Boy Blues
- Ramblin' Man
- Jig Head Blues
- Hard Dallas Blues
- Good Time Blues
- New Way Of Living Blues
notes by Arnold S. Caplin
Biograph BLP 12004 (US 1968)
Ramblin' Thomas discography
12005
(1968)
Chicago Jazz 1923-1929
Clarence Jones And His Sock Four - I've Got It Al
Clarence Jones And His Sock Four - 'Mid The Pyramids
Clarence Jones And His Sock Four - Hold It Boy
Young's Creole Band - Every Saturday Night - tk 1
Young's Creole Band - Every Saturday Night - tk 2
Young's Creole Band - What's The Use Of Lovin'
J. C. Johnson And His Five Hot Sparks - Red-Hot Hottentot
J. C. Johnson And His Five Hot Sparks - Crying For You
Sammy Stewart's Ten Knights Of Syncopation - My Man Rocks Me
Wades Moulin Rouge Orchestra - Someday Sweethart
Wades Moulin Rouge Orchestra - Mobile Blues - tk 1
Wades Moulin Rouge Orchestra - Mobile Blues - tk 2
Biograph BLP-12005 (US 1968)
12006
(1968)
Clarence Williams' Orchestra 1927-1929
Clarence Williams and His Orchestra
- Pane In The Glass
- Saturday Night Jag
- What Do You Know About That
- Shut Your Mouth
- Wildflower Rag (unissued tk)
- Midnight Stomp (unissued tk)
- If You Like Me
Barrel House Five
- Hot Lovin'
- Mama Stayed Out All Night Long
- It's Nobody's Business
- Endurance Stomp
- So Do And Some Don't
- Scufflin' Blues
Memphis Jazzers
- Close Fit Blues
notes by Tom Lord
Biograph BLP-12006 (US 1968)
= Biograph 6370 908 (Fr)
12007
(1969)
New York To Chicago 1923-1928
- Fade Away Blues - Perry Bradford's Jazz Phools
- Daybreak Blues - Perry Bradford's Jazz Phools
- Charleston, South Carolina - Perry Bradford's Jazz Phools
- Hoola Boola Dance - Perry Bradford's Jazz Phools
- Hole In The Wall - Clarence Williams' Orchestra
- Don't Turn Your Back On Me - Clarence Williams' Orchestra
- Play That Thing - Ollie Powers' Harmony Syncopators
- Jazzbo Jenkins - Ollie Powers' Harmony Syncopators
- Mojo Strut - Pickett-Parham Apollo Syncopators
- Alexander Where's That Band - Pickett-Parham Apollo Syncopators
- A Little Bit Closer - Tiny Paham & His Forty Five
- Jim Jackson's K.C. Blues - Tiny Paham & His Forty Five
notes by Arnold S. Caplin
Biograph BLP-12007 (US 1969)
= Biograph 6370 902 (Fr)
12008
(1969)
Blind Willie McTell 1949: Trying To Get Home
- Hide Me In The Bosom (R1286)
- Honey It Must Be Love (R1279)
- Sending Up My Timber (R1280-1)
- Sending Up My Timber (R1280-2)
- Lord Have Mercy If You Please (R1281)
- It's My Desire (R1285)
- Trying To Get Home (R1282)
- Don't Forget It (R1266)
- Good Little Thing (R1268)
- You Can't Get Stuff No More (R1269)
- Pal Of Mine - take 2 (R1278)
Biograph BLP-12008 (US 1969)
Blind Willie McTell discography
12009
(1969)
Sugar Mama Blues
1949 Postwar Blues
David Wylie (Little David)
- Baby, You Don't Mean Me No Good
- Baby, You're Gonna Change Your Mind
- Shackles Around My Body
Frank Edwards
- Love My Baby ((R-1264) *
Pee Wee Hughes
- Sugar Mama Blues
- Santa Fe Blues
- Shreveport Blues
Curley Weaver
- Brown Skin Woman
- I Keep On Drinkin'
Dennis McMillan
- Woke Up One Morning (tk 1)
- Woke Up One Morning, (tk 2)
- Poor Little Angel Girl
- Paper Wooden Daddy (tk 1)
- Paper Wooden Daddy (tk 2)
* rec. Aug. 1949 in Atlanta for Regal label; Frank Edwards, voc, g, hca; Curley Weaver, g
notes by Chris Albertson
Biograph BLP-12009 (US 1969)
Frank Edwards discography
Curley Weaver discography
12010
(1969)
St. Louis Jimmy / Sunnyland Slim / Little Brother Montgomery: After Hour Blues 1949
St. Louis Jimmy
- Hard Work Boogie
- Your Evil Ways
- I Sit Up All Night
- State Street Blues
Sunnyland Slim
- When I Was Young (Shake It Baby, tk 1)
- When I Was Young (Shake It Baby, tk 2)
Little Brother Montgomery
- Vicksburg Blues #
- A & B Blues #
- After Hour Blues #
- Little Brother Stomp #
- No Special Rider *
- Vicksburg Blues *
# rec. April 19, 1949 in Chicago, IL
* rec. c. September 1930 in Grafton, WI (Paramount 13006)
notes by Chris Albertson
Biograph BLP 12010 (US 1969)
= Blue Moon BMLP 1.067 (UK 1989)
St. Louis Jimmy discography
Little Brother Montgomery discography
12011
(1969)
Ma Rainey And Her Georgia Jazz Band: Oh My Babe Blues
Volume 2
- Jealousy Blues
- Shave 'em Dry
- Farewell Daddy Blues
- Oh My Babe Blues
- Don't Fish In My Sea
- Soon This Morning
- Countin' The Blues (tk 3)
- Sissy Blues
- Log Camp Blues
- Hustlin' Blues
- Ma & Pa Poorhouse Blues
- Big Feelin' Blues
notes by Chris Albertson
Biograph BLP-12011 (US 1969)
= Blue Moon BMLP 1.048 (UK)
12012
(1969)
The Red Onion Jazz Band:
There'll Be A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight !!
featuring Natalie Lamb
- Downhearted Blues
- Trombone Cholly
- Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight
- Little Rock Getaway
- Wild Man Blues
- San Francisco Bay
- Cake Walkin' Babies
- Lizzy's Blues
- See See Rider
- Backwater Blues
- Beale Street Blues
Biograph BLP-12012 (US 1969)
12013
(1969)
Early Leadbelly: Good Morning Blues
narrated by Woody Guthrie
- I Ain't Going Down
- Went Out On The Mountain
- Whoa Back
- Worried Blues
- Good Mornin' Blues
- You Can't Lose Me Charlie
- Boll Weevil
- Death Letter Blues
- Death Letter Blues (coninued)
- Kansas City Papa
- Dadddy I'm Coming Back To You
- Shorty George
- Yellow Jacket
- T.B. Woman Blues
notes by Chris Albertson
Biograph BLP-12013 (US 1969)
=Blue Moon BMLP 1.038
(UK)
12014
(1969)
The Princeton Triangle Jazz Band
College Jazz in the Twenties
- Everybody And You
- You Know Who
- I'll Build An Igloo
- Broke Again
- China Boy
- That's A Plenty
- Strong Talk
- Join The Navy
- Ships That Pass In The Night
- Gondola Maid
- Pretty Please
- Rhythmic Refrain
- Melody Moon
1923-32 recordings from this early jazz group which began at Princeton College. Members include Phil Nash, Squirrel Ashcraft & Herb Sanford
notes by Herb Sanford
Biograph BLP-12014 (US 1969)
12015
(1969)
Blind Lemon Jefferson 1926-29
Vol. 2: Master Of The Blues
- 'Lectric Chair Blues
- How Long, How Long
- D.B. Blues
- Maltese Cat Blues
- Fence Breakin' Yellen' Blues
- Cat Man Blues
- Booger Rooger Blues
- Black Snake Dream Blues
- Where Shall I Be
- Chinch Bug Blues
- Deceitful Brownskin Women
- Rambler Blues
artwork of b/w cover by Arnold S. Caplin
artwork of red cover by Fred Romary
notes by Chris Albertson
Biograph BLP-12015 (US 1969)
= Blue Moon BMLP 1.050 (UK)
Blind Lemon Jefferson discography
12016
(196?)
A Tribute to Skip James
Volume One
- I Don't Want A Woman To Stay Out All Night Long
- All Night Long
- Worried Blues
- Special Rider Blues
- Cypress Grove Blues
- Catfish
- Motherless And Fatherless
- Drunken Spree
- Illinois Blues
rec. December 16, 1964 in Falls Church, Va
Biograph BLP-12016 (US 196?)
Biograph CD 122 (1992)
Biograph CD 30169 (2003)
Skip James discography
12017
(1970)
Fred McDowell / Furry Lewis: When I Lay My Burden Down
Fred McDowell (rec. Febr., 1969)
- If You See My Baby
- John Henry
- Louise
- 61 Highway
- Big Fat Mama
- When I Lay My Burden Down
- Dankin's Farm
Furry Lewis (rec. Nov., 1968)
- Casey Jones (Ramblin' Mind)
- Every Day Of The Week
- Grieve My Mind
- Casey Jones (Ramblin' Mind)
- Beale Street Blues
- When I Lay My Burden Down
notes by Ernest F. Dyson
Biograph BLP 12017 (US 1970)
= Blue Moon BMLP 1.047 (UK 1988)
Mississippi Fred McDowell discography
Furry Lewis discography
12018
(1970)
Tom Winslow: It's The Clear Water
- Hey Looka Yonder (It's The Clearwater)
- When I Get To Glory, I'm Gonna Sing, Sing, Sing
- Let Us Sing Together
- Preacher And The Slave
- Fayette County
- Hide Me In The Bosom
- My Dirty Stream (Sailing Down My Dirty Stream)
- If You Love Your Uncle Sam
- God's Gonna Cut You Down
- My God Is Real
- Death Come Creeping
- There's A Bright Side Somewhere
- One Two Three
Biograph BLP-12018 (US 1970)
12019
(1970)
Buddy Moss: Rediscovery
- Hurry Home #
- Red River Blues #
- Pushin' It #
- Comin' Back #
- How I Feel Today #
- That'll Never Happen No More #
- Oh Lordy Mama #
- Sitting On Top Of The World *
- Kansas City *
- It Was In The Weary Hour Night
- Chesterfield
- I've Got To Keep To The Highway
- Come On Around To My House *
- Step It Up And Go *
- Everyday Seems Like Sunday
- I Got A Woman, Don't Mean Me No Good *
- Betty And Dupree *
- Every Day, Every Day *
rec. on June 10, 1966 at a Washington, D.C. concert for the Folklore Society of Greater Washington
Buddy Moss, voc, g with Jeff Espina on harmonica;
* John Jackson (billed as "J.J.") second guitar on some tracks
"Liner Notes: Pete Lowrey, Blue Unlimited" [sic]
# on CD only (additional live tracks from elsewhere)
notes by Pete Lowry and Chuck & Nan Perdue
Biograph BLP-12019 (US 1970)
= Biograph BCD-139 (US 1995) "Atlanta Blues Legend"
Buddy Moss discography
12020
(1970)
The California Ramblers 1925-1927
Miss Annabelle Lee
- Charleston
- Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue
- Crazy Word, Crazy Tune
- Collegiate
- Miss Annabelle Lee
- Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie
- Manhattan
- When The Moon Shines In Coral Gables
- Stockholm Stomp
- State And Madison
- Keep Smiling At Trouble
- Sweet Man
Miss Annabelle Lee & The California Marbles, Red Nichols, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey
Biograph BLP-12020 (US 1970)
12021
(1970)
Hallelujah! Here Comes The California Ramblers 1925-1929
- Oh! Mabel!
- What A Man!
- Up And At 'Em!
- Hallelujah!
- When Erastus Plays His Old Kazoo
- Blue River
- Clementine (From New Orleans)
- 'Cause I Feel Lown Down
- Everything Is Hotsy-Totsy Now
- Glad Rag Doll
- Song Of The Blues
- Broken Idol
Biograph BLP-12021 (US 1970)
12022
(1970)
Ethel Waters: Oh Daddy! 1921-1924
- Oh Daddy!
- Down Home Blues
- One Man-Nan
- There'll Be Some Changes Made
- At The New Jump Staedy Ball
- Oh Joe, Play That Trombone
- Memphis Man
- Midnight Blues
- The Da Da Strain
- Georgia Blues
- You Can't Do What My Last Man Did
- Ethel Sings Em'
- Sweet Man
- Craving Blues
notes by Chris Albertson
Biograph BLP-12022 (US 1970)
= Biograph 6370900 (Fr)
12023
(1970)
Blind Blake: Search Warrant Blues 1926-32
Volume Two
- Blake's Worried Blues
- Tampa Bound
- Southern Rag
- He's In The Jailhouse Now
- Search Warrant Blues
- Sweet Papa Low Down
- Doin' A Stretch
- Poker Woman Blues
- Police Dog Blues
- Diddle Wa Diddle
- Depression Has Gone From Me Blues
- Champagne Charlie Is My Name
notes by Ernest F. Dyson
Biograph BLP-12023 (US 1970)
Blind Blake discography
12024
(1970)
Johnny Dodds & Tommy Ladnier 1923-1928
Blind Blake - Hot Potatoes
Lovie Austin's Blues Serenaders - You Don't Mean Me No Good
Lovie Austin's Blues Serenaders - Out Bound Train Blues
Lovie Austin's Blues Serenaders - Walk Easy 'Cause My Papa's Here
Elzadie Robinson - Elzaide's Policy Blues
Elzadie Robinson - Pay Day Daddy Blues
Dixieland Thumpers - Weary Way Blues
Lovie Austin's Blues Serenaders - Graveyard Dream Blues
Lovie Austin's Blues Serenaders - Weary Way Blues
Lovie Austin's Blues Serenaders - Kentucky Man Blues
Lovie Austin's Blues Serenaders - Death Letter Blues
Lovie Austin's Blues Serenaders - Don't Blame Me
Lovie Austin's Blues Serenaders - Scottle De Doo
notes by Chris Albertson
Biograph BLP-12024 (US 1970)
12025
(197?)
Sam Wooding & his Chocolate Dandies
Berlin 1925
- O Katharina #
- Shanghai Shuffle #
- Alabamy Bound tk 1 #
- Alabamy Bound tk 2 #
- By The Waters Of Minnetonka #
Barcelona 1929
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love (Freddy Johnson, voc)
- Bull Foot Stomp (Freddy Johnson, voc)
- Carrie (Willie Lewis, Jerry Blake, Freddy Johnson, Tom Fields, voc)
- Tiger Rag
- Sweet Black Blues (Bobby Martin, Willie Lewis, Jerry Blake, voc)
- Indian Love (Tom Fields, voc)
- Ready For The River (Jerry Blake, voc)
- Mammy's Prayer (Willie Lewis, voc)
- My Pal Called Sal (Willie Lewis, voc)
- Krazy Kat (Willie Lewis, voc)
Paris 1963
- I Got Rhythm
Sam Wooding, p; # Tommy Ladnier, cornet; Adolphus "Doc" Cheatham, tr; Gene Sedric, ten clarinet; Willie Lewis, alt clarinet; Albert Wynn, tromb; Bobby Martin, cornet, tr
Biograph BLP-12025 (US 197?)
12026
(1971)
Ethel Waters: Jazzin' Babies Blues 1921-1927
Vol. 2
- The N.y. Glide
- At The New Jump Steady Ball
- Dying With The Blues
- Kiss Your Pretty Baby Nice
- Jazzin' Babies' Blues
- Kind Lovin' Blues
- Kind Lovin' Blues
- Brown Baby
- Ain't Goin' Marry
- You'll Need Me When I'm Long Gone
- I Want Somebody All My Own
- Black Spatch Blues
- One Sweet Letter From You
Albury's Blue & Jazz Seven; Ethel Water's Jazz Masters; Fletcher Henderson; Joe Smith's Jazz Masters; Lovie Austin
notes by Chris Albertson
Biograph BLP-12026 (US 1971)
12027
(1971)
This Old World's In A Hell Of A Fix
the gospel according to ...
Rev. Dr. J. Gordon McPherson
- This Old World's In A Hell Of A Fix (excerpts from sermon)
Rev. Robert Wilkins
- Old Time Religion
- I Wish I Was In Heaven
- Holy Ghost Train
- The Gamblin' Man
Fred McDowell
- Jesus Is On The Main Line
- See What My Lord Has Done
Skip James
- Let Jesus Lead You
Jaybird Coleman
- I'm Gonna Cross The River Jordan
Sam Collins
- Devil In The Lion's Den
Rev. Moses Mason
- Go Wash In The Beautiful Stream
Washington Phillips
- You Can't Stop A Tattler
Blind Lemon Jefferson
- I Want to Be Like Jesus in My Heart
- All I Want Is That Pure Religion
- He Arose From The Dead
notes by Richard K. Spottswood
Biograph BLP 12027 (US 1971)
12028
(1974)
Larry Johnson:
Country Blues
- Blood Red River
- One Room Country Shack
- Saturday Evening Blues
- Peace Breakin' People
- Walking Blues
- Mama-Less Rag
- Red River Dam Blues
- Nobody's Biz-Ness
- Midnight Hour Blues
- When Things Go Wrong
- Tell Me Mama
rec. Febr. 2, 1971; prod. by Arnold S. Caplin; Larry Johnson, voc, g; John Hammond, hca & national steel g; vocal duet track 5
notes by Chris Albertson
Biograph BLP-12028 (US 1974)
= Biograph CD 138 (US 1995) "Midnight Hour Blues"
Larry Johnson discography
12029
(19??)
Skip James: King Of The Delta Blues Singers
Early Blues Recordings 1931
- Throw Me Down
- Devil Got My Woman
- Cypress Grove Blues
- Cherry Ball Blues
- Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues
- Jesus Is A Mighty Good Leader
- Be Ready When He Comes
- Little Cow & Calf
- 22-20 Blues
- If You Haven't Any Hay
- Special Rider Blues *
- I'm So Glad *
"Recordings Dates:
All in Grafton, Wisconsin, Feb., 1931, except 'Throw Me Down' which is from a test pressing, previously unissued, bearing Skip James' name. According to the master number, the recording date is approximately Oct., 1928.
* 'Special Rider Blues' and 'I'm So Glad' were recorded December 16, 1964"
[The attribution of "Throw Me Down" to Skip James is a mistake!]
notes by Stephen Calt
Biograph BLP-12029 (US 19??)
Skip James discography
12030
(1971)
The Legendary Reverend Gary Davis: New Blues and Gospel
- How Happy I Am (5:13)
- I Heard The Angels Singing (4:00)
- Samson And Delilah (4:48)
- Children Of Zion (4:00)
- Soon My Work Will Be All Done (4:09)
- Talk On The Corner (4:01)
- Sally, Where'd You Get Your Whiskey?(4:15)
- Hesitation Blues (4:54)
- Whistling Blues (5:14)
- Lost John (3:42) #
rec. March 17, 1971 at Sherman Fairchild Studio in New York City, NY; Gary Davis, voc, g, # hca solo
front cover photo by Arnold S. Caplin
notes by Stephan [sic] Calt
Biograph BLP-12030 (US 1971)
notes by Stephan [sic] Calt
= Blue Moon BMLP 1.040 (UK 1987)
180 g LP
= Sutro Park SP-1018 (US 2011)
12031
(1971)
Blind Blake: No Dough Blues 1926-29
Volume Three
- West Coast Blues
- Early Morning Blues
- Too Tight
- Stonewall Street Blues
- Hard Road Blues
- Sea Bord Stomp
- No Dough Blues
- Panther Squall Blues
- Walking Across The Country
- Notoriety Woman Blues
- Hokworm Blues
- Slippery Rag
notes by Stephen Calt
Biograph BLP-12031 (US 1971)
Blind Blake discography
12032
(1971)
Ma Rainey: Queen Of The Blues Volume 3
- Bad Luck Blues
- Bo-Weavil Blues
- Barrel House Blues
- Those All Night Long Blues
- Moonshine Blues
- Last Minute Blues
- Southern Blues
- Walking Blues
- Lost Wandering Blues
- Dream Blues
- Honey, Where You Been So Long?
- Ya Da Do
- Those Dogs Of Mine
- Lucky Rock Blues
- Southbound Blues
- Lawd, Send Me A Man Blues
notes by Barbara and Arnold Caplin
Biograph BLP-12032 (US 1971)
= Biograph (6370 903 Fr)
= Riverside RM 8807 (US)
= Pierre Cardin PC 93.516 (Fr)
= Mercury 6332.985 (Fr)
12033
(1971)
Bob and Evelyne Beers, The Boyer Family, and Martha and Eric Nagler: The Seasons Of Peace
A Great Family Sings with Friends of Fiddler's Green
- Run Like A Deer
- The Seasons of Peace
- The Song of the Virgin
- The Blue Spring Rain
- Three Little Drummers From Africa
- I Got a Bird That Whistles
- The Ladybug Song
- Simple Gifts
- Fiddler's Green
- Two Foxes
- Kitty Alone
- Dumbarton's Drums
- Green Gravel
- The Peace Carol
- The Blackhawk Waltz
Bob & Evelyne Beers; Martha & Eric Nagler; The Boyer Family
Biograph BLP-12033 (US 1971)
12034
(1971)
The Legendary Reverend Gary Davis: Blues and Gospel Vol. 2
Lord I Wish I Could See
- You Better Get Right (= "Sun Is Going Down") (3:48)
- Lord I Wish I Could See (= "There Was A Time When I Was Blind") (2:44)
- Be Mindfull Of Your Sacrament (= "Mind How You're Living") (5:53)
- Down By The River (2:44)
- Eagle Rocking Blues (3:48)
- Candy Man (instr) # (1:50)
- Crow Jane (instr) (2:41)
- Cocaine Blues (3:06)
- I'll Do My Last Singing (6:23)
rec. March 17, 1971 at Sherman Fairchild Studio in New York City, NY; Gary Davis, voc, g; # Larry Breezer, g
front cover photo by Arnold S. Caplin
notes by Don Kent
Biograph BLP-12034 (US 1971)
Gary Davis discography
12035
(1971)
Blind Willie McTell & Memphis Minnie: Love Changin' Blues
Blind Willie McTell
- Love Changing Blues (R1270-1) #
- Savannah Mama (R1271-1) #
- Talkin' To You Mama (R1272-1) #
- East St. Louis (R1273-1) #
- Wee Midnight Hours (R1274-1) #
- Pal Of Mine - take 1 (R1277-1) #
Memphis Minnie
- Down Home Girl (R1214-1) *
- Night Watchman Blues - take 1 (R1215-1) *
- Night Watchman Blues - take 2 (R1215-2) *
- Why Did I Make You Cry (R1216-1) *
- Kid Man Blues (R1217-2) *
Jimmy Rogers
- Ludella (R1218-2)
notes by Don Kent
Biograph BLP-12035 (US 1971)
= Blue Moon 1.073 (UK 1989)
Blind Willie McTell discography
12036
(1971)
Dan Smith: God Is Not Dead
- Life Is Sweet
- Do You Know The Lord Laid His Hand On You
- Seminary vs. Calgary
- This Is The Lord's House
- I'm Moving On
- Long Handle Spoon
- Babylon Is Falling Down
- Go Ye And Preach My Gospel
- Where Shall I Be When The First Trumpet Sounds
- At The Table With The Lord
- Jesus Is Coming Back
- Every Day Will Be Sunday
- God Is Not Dead
Biograph BLP-12036 (US 1971)
Dan Smith discography
12037
(1972)
Blind Blake: Rope Stretching Blues Vol. 4 1926-1931
- West Coast Blues (tk 1)
- Early Morning Blues (tk 2)
- Down The Country
- Black Biting Bee Blues
- One Time Blues
- Dry Bone Shuffle (4462-3)
- Doggin' Me Mama Blues
- Goodbye Mama Moan
- Lead Hearted Blues
- Let Your Love Come Down
- Fighting The Jug
- Hastings Street
- Too Tight Blues No. 2
- Georgia Bound
- Rope Stretchin' Blues, Part 1
- Rope Stretchin' Blues, Part 2
notes by Arnold S. Caplin
Biograph BLP-12037 (US 1972)
Blind Blake discography
12038
(1972)
Clarence Williams Orchestra Vol. 2 1927-1928
- Shootin' The Pistol
- Bottomland
- Shake 'Em Up
- Jingles
- Long Deep And Wide
- Speakeasy Blues
- Squeeze Me
- New Down Home Blues
- Wild Flower Rag
- Midnight Stomp
- I'm Through, Goodbye
- Bozo
- Bimbo
- Longshoreman's Blues
- Beau Koo Jack
- I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate
Biograph BLP-12038 (US 1972)
12039
(1972)
Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra 1923-1927
- Beale Street Mama
- Don't Think You'll Be Missed
- Linger Awhile
- Lonesome Journey Blues
- Bull Blues
- Feelin' The Way I Do
- I Can't Get The One I Want
- Mining Camp Blues
- The World's Jazz Crazy So Am I
- Everybody's Doing That Charleston Now
- He Likes It Slow
- Come On, Coot Do That Thing
- Find Me At The Greasy Spoon
- Prince Of Wails
- Sorry
notes by Walter C. Allen
Biograph BLP-12039 (US 1972)
= Biograph 6370 909 (Fr)
12040
(1972)
Blind Lemon Jefferson / Son House
Son House
- My Black Mama - part 1
- My Black Mama - part 2
- Preachin' The Blues - part 1
- Preachin' The Blues - part 2
- Dry Spell Blues - part 1
- Dry Spell Blues - part 2
- Delta Blues *
Blind Lemon Jefferson
- Wartime Blues
- Weary Dog Blues
- Gone Dead On You Blues
- One Dime Blues
- Lemon's Cannonball Moan
- Eagle Eyed Mama
- Dynamite Blues
- Big Night Blues
Eddie James House, Jr. (Son House), voc, g; * Leroy Williams, hca
Blind Lemon Jefferson, voc, g
notes by Arnold S. Caplin
Biograph BLP-12040 (US 1972)
= Blue Moon BMLP 1.037 (UK)
Son House discography
12041
(1972)
Mississippi & Beale Street Sheiks 1927 - 1932
Sittin' On Top Of The World
The Mississippi Sheiks
- I'll Be Gone, Long Gone
- Please Baby
- Don't Wake It Up
- Go Away Woman
- New Shake That Thing
- Isn't A Pain To Me
- The New Sittin' On Top Of The World
- The New Stop And Listen Blues
The Beale Street Sheiks
- Last Go Round
- Jazzin' The Blues
- Mr. Crump Don't Like It
- Blues In "D"
- You Shall
- It's A Good Thing
- Chicken You Can Roost Behind The Moon
- Sweet To Mama
Biograph BLP-12041 (US 1972)
12042
(1972)
Papa Charlie Jackson c. May 1928
- Coal Man Blues
- Maxwell Street Blues
- All I Want Is A Spoonful
- Butter And Egg Man Blues
- The Cat's Got The Measles
- Hot Papa Blues
- Skoodle-Um-Skoo
- Sheik Of Desplaines Street
- Ash Tray Blues
- No Need Of Knockin' On The Blind
- Jungle Man Blues
- I Got What It Takes But It Breaks My Heart To Give It Away
- Take Me Back Blues
- Mama Don't You Think I Know?
notes by Don Kent
Biograph BLP 12042 (US 1972)
Papa Charlie Jackson discography
12043
(1972)
Chicago Jazz 1925-1929 Volume 2
- Heebie Jeebies - Lovie Austin and her Blues Serenaders)
- Charleston - Lovie Austin and her Blues Serenaders
- Yearning For Mandalay - Preston Jackson and his Uptown Band
- Trombone Man - Preston Jackson and his Uptown Band
- Now Cut Loose - John Williams' Synco Jazzers
- Sister Kate - Charles Pierce and his Orchestra
- Jazz Me Blues - Charles Pierce and his Orchestra
- Hot and Ready - Richard Jones and his Jazz Wizards
- It's a Low Down Thing - Richard Jones and his Jazz Wizards
- Messin' Around - Jimmy Blythe and his Ragamuffins
- South African Blues - Windy Rhythm Kings
- Piggly Wiggly Blues - Windy Rhythm Kings
- St. James Infirmary Blues - Kansas City Frank and his Footwarmers
- Wailing Blues - Kansas City Frank and his Footwarmers
Biograph BLP-12043 (US 1972)
12044
(1972)
Johnny Shines: Sitting On Top Of The World resp. Traditional Delta Blues
Biograph BLP 12044 track sequence:
- Delta Pine @ youtube
- Pony Blues @ youtube
- Milk Cow Blues @ youtube
- Dynaflow Blues @ youtube
- Glad Rags @ youtube
- Pet Rabbit @ youtube
- Ramblin' Blues @ youtube
- Tell Me Mama @ youtube
- Bumble Bee Blues @ youtube
- It Ain't Nobody's Fault But Mine @ youtube
- Arguing And Boodling @ youtube
- Sittin' On Top Of The World @ youtube
Biograph CD 121 / Collectables COL-CD-6936 track sequence:
- Sitting On Top Of The World
- Ramblin' Blues
- Tell Me Mama
- Bumble Bee Blues
- It Ain't Nobody's Fault But Mine
- Arguing And Boodling
- Delta Pine
- Pony Blues
- Milk Cow Blues
- Dynaflow Blues
- Glad Rags
- Pet Rabbit
- Little Wolf °° @ youtube
- Jim String * °° @ youtube
°° CD bonus tracks (from Biograph BLP 12048)
rec. prob. February 9, 1972 in New York, NY; Johnny Shines, voc, ac & National steel g
°° CD bonus tracks rec. 1974 in New York, NY; Johnny Shines, voc, g; * Richard Tiven, vn
notes by Chris Lornell (aka Kip Lornell)
Biograph BLP 12044 (US 1972) "Sitting On Top Of The World"
notes by Chris Lornell
(=) Biograph CD 121 (US 1991) "Traditional Delta Blues"
notes by Chris Lornell
(=) Collectables COL-CD-6936 (US 2007)
Johnny Shines discography
12045
(1972)
Bob & Evelyne Beers: Golden Skein
- The Water Is Wide
- The Golden Skein
- Develish Mary
- Lonesome Dove
- Dumbarton's Drum
- The Black Haired Lass
- Haste To The Wedding
- My Love Loves
- The Green Grass Of Shiloh
- The Bachelor Boy
- The Lass From The Low Countree
- In My Garden Grows Plenty Of Thyme
- A Starry Night To Ramble
- The Brave Volunteer
Biograph BLP-12045 (US 1972)
12046
(1972)
Welcome To Caffe Lena
Michael Cooney
- Lena Won't You Open Your Door
Bill Vanaver
- Cluck Old Hen
Paul Geremia
- Elegant Hobo
Bob & Evelyne Beers
- Belles Of Cheyenne
Lou Killen
- The Blacksmith
High Level Ranters
- The Clog Hornpipe / Harvest Home
Rosalie Sorrels
- Come On Friend
Patrick Sky
- Giovani Montini, The Pope
Bottle Hill
- Blue Birds Singing In The Blue Ridge Mountains
Hedy West
- Whore's Lament
Bruce Phillips
- Daddy What's A Train
Lena Spencer
- Sweet Little Cafe In A Square
Frank Wakefield
- Tarry Not
notes by Michael Cooney and Bill Spence
Biograph BLP-12046 (US 1972)
12047
(1972)
Black And White Ragtime
Eubie Blake - Charleston Rag (tk 6)
James P. Johnson - The Harlem Strut
Fletcher Henderson - Unknown Blues
Alonzo Yancey - Everybody's Rag
Blind Leroy Garnett - Louisiana Glide
Jimmie Blythe - Jimmie Blues
Jesse Crump - Mr. Crump's Rag
Zez Confrey - Kitten On The Keys
Vera Guilaroff - Maple Leaf Rag
Rube Bloom - Spring Fever
Jimmy Andrews - Sailin' Along
Jean Paques - Pianotes
Willie Eckstein - Knice And Knifty
Jelly Roll Morton - Original Rags
Biograph BLP-12047 (US 1972)
12048
(1974)
Johnny Shines and Company
accompanied by Dave Bromberg and his band
LP track sequence:
- Little Wolf °°
- Mr. Cover Shaker
- Shotgun Whupin'
- Lost Love Letter Blues *
- Stand By Me
- Blood Ran Like Wine
- Chief Tuscaloosa *
- I'm Getting Old
- Mother's Place
- Jim String °°
°° reissued on Biograph CD 121
* not reissued on CD
CD track sequence:
- Devil's Daughter °°
- Look Behind The Door °°
- Two Steps To Hell °°
- Face In The Courthouse °°
- Blood Ran Like Wine °°
- May I Apologize °°
- Blood Ran Like Wine
- I'm Getting Old
- Mother's Place
- Mr. Cover Shaker
- Shotgun Whupin'
- Stand By Me
°° on CD only (from Biograph BLP 12044)
rec. at the Shaggy Dog Studio; Johnny Shines, voc, g; David Bromberg acoustic, electric guitar, mandolin; prod by David Bromberg
notes by Barbara Caplin
Biograph BLP-12048 (US 1974)
Blue Moon BMLP 1.065 (UK 1988?)
notes by Brett J. Bonner
(=) Biograph CD 125 (US 1992) "Mr. Cover Shaker"
Johnny Shines discography
12049
(1974)
Bukka White: Big Daddy
- Black Cat Bone Blues
- 1936 Triggertoe
- Cryin' Holy Unto The Lord
- Shake My Hand Blues
- Sic 'Em Dogs On
- Gibson Hill
- Mama Don` `Low
- Hot Springs Arkansas
- Jelly Roll Workin` Man
- Black Crepe Blues
- Glory Bound Train
- Aberdeen Mississippi Blues
on CD only:
- Hobo Blues
Biograph BLP-12049 (US 1974)
= Blue Moon BMLP 1039 (UK)
= Biograph CD 34010 (US 2004)
Bukka White discography
12050
(1975)
Blind Blake: That Lovin' I Crave 1926-1930
- Tottie Blues
- That Loving I Crave
- Chump Man Blues
- Baby Lou Blues
- Cold Love Blues
- Diddie Wa Diddie No. 2
- Hard Pushing Papa
- State Street Men Blues
- Wilson Dam
- Doggin' Me Mama Blues
- Itching Heel
- Good Gal
- I Was Afraid Of That, Part 2
- Hometown Skiffle, Part 1
notes by Joel Bernstein
Biograph BLP-12050 (US 1975)
Blind Blake discography
12051
(1975)
A Place To Be
Fox Hollow Festival 10th Anniversary Album Volume 1
Biograph 12051 (first edition 1975)
Len Chandler - Lovin' People (1967) °°
Pat Sky - She's Up For Grabs (1968)
Michael Cooney - Be Kind To Your Parents (1969) °°
Dave Bromberg & John Hartford - The Holdup (1971) °°
Douglas Neidt - Argentine Folk Dance (1971)
Dan Smith, Bessie Jones, Doris Frazier, Robert Caplin - Something Down In Me (1971)
Lorre Wyatt - Clearwater (1974) °°
Lou & Sally Killen - Thousand Or More (1973) °°
Martha Nagler - The Lone Pilgrim - (1971)
The Boys Of The Lough - Lament (1973) °°
Michael Cooney - Watermelon Song (1969) °°
Sandy Paton & The Golden Ring - Wild Mt. Thyme & The Hunt (1971)
John Hartford, Dave Brober, Norman Blake, Vassar Clements, Alan Stowell - Babe, You've Been On My Mind (1971) °°
Gordon Bok - Leaving Glen Aben (1972) °°
Joe Hickerson - Maid On The Shore (1974)
John Wright - Jew's Harp Solo (1974)
Susan Boyer - Bell Song (1974)
Evelyn Beers - Green Gravel (1974)
R. U. Brown - Highland Bagpipe Playing (1971)
Bob Beers - Closing Speech (1971)
Biograph 12051 (revised edition 1976)
Roger Sprung - June Apple (1967) °°
Pat Sky - She's Up For Grabs (1968)
John Jackson - Bad Badman (1969) # °° @ youtube
Sandy Paton & The Golden Ring - Wild Mt. Thyme (1970)
Douglas Neidt - Argentine Folk Dance (1971)
Dan Smith with Bessie Jones - Something Down In Me (1971)
Bottle Hill - Sittin' On Top Of The World (1972) °°
Joe Hickerson - Maid On The Shore (1972)
Craig Morton - Go To Sea No More (1973) °°
John Wright - Jews Harp Solo (1974)
Susan Boyer - Bell Song (1974)
Evelyne Beers - Green Gravel (1974)
R.U. Brown - Highland Bagpipe Playing (1971)
Bob Beers - closing speech (1971)
compiled by Arnold S. Caplin, Evelyne Burnstine & Joel Bernstein
# rec. 1969 at the Fox Hollow Festival in Petersburgh, New York; John Jackson, voc, g
°° on first resp. revised edition only
notes by Evelyne Burnstine, Arnold S. Caplin & Joel Bernstein
Biograph BLP-12051 (first edition 1975)
notes by Evelyne Burnstine, Arnold S. Caplin & Joel Bernstein
Biograph BLP-12051 (revised edition 1976)
12052
(1975)
You Got Magic
Fox Hollow Festival 10th Anniversary Album Volume 2
Biograph 12052 (first edition 1975)
Bodie Wagner
- The Other Side Of Freedom #
Sparky Rucker
- Here Rattler
Jean Ritchie
- Charlies Neat & Charlies Sweet
Sweet Potato Pie: Doug and Lana Allen
- My Old Lady
Johnny Shines & David Bromberg
- Worried Blues
Bob Coltman
- Rocky Island
Jim Ringer, Jay Unger, Lynn Unger
- Baby Rocked Her Dolly #
Bruce "Utah" Phillips
- Children's Liberation Song
John Herald, ALan Stowell, Jay Unger, Saul Brody
- Ruby
Jane Voss
- Standing Behind Some Man #
Bodie Wagner
- Magic Mojo #
Tony Barrand, John Roberts, Cliff Haslam
- Three Jolly Lads #
Kenny Hall & Sweets Mill String Band
- Coldrush
Frankie Armstrong & Friends
- Lord Bateman
Holly Tannen, Alistair Anderson
- Lord Edgecomb #
Calliope's Children Stell Band & The Invermark Pipers
- Scotland the Brave
Bruce "Utah" Phillips
- Touch Me #
Biograph 12052 (revised edition 1976)
Sparky Rucker
- Here Rattler (1974)
Jean Ritchie
- Charlie's Neat & Charlie's Sweet (1974)
Doug Johnson & Lana Pettey
- My Old Lady (1973)
Johnny Shines
- Worried Blues (1973)
Bob Coltman
- Rocky Island (1974)
Bruce Phillips
- Children's Liberation Song (1974)
John Herald & Jay Unger
- Ruby (1973)
Kenny Hall & Sweets Mill String Band
- Goldrush (1973)
Frankie Armstrong
- Lord Bateman (1974)
Calliope's Children Steel Band & The Invermark Pipers
- Scotland The Brave (1974)
Ebenezer
- Sandy River Belle (1975) #
Gordon Bok
- Mister I Don't Mind (1975) #
Lorre Wyatt & John Guth
- A Toast To The Times (1975) #
Bill Stanies
- Happy Yodel (1975) #
Margaret Christl & Ian Robb
- Mingelay Boat Song (1975) #
# on first resp. revised edition only
Biograph BLP-12052 (revised edition)
12053
(1975)
Dan Smith: Now Is The Time
- Hop Light Miss Bell
- God Don't Like It
- Fox Chase
- Jews Harp
- Cotton Needs Picking
- Barb A Needle
- The Train
- Lining The Track
- Depressed
- Rockaby Baby
- Now Is The Time
notes by Joel Bernstein
Biograph BLP-12053 (US 1975)
Dan Smith discography
12054
(1977)
Eddie Cantor: Rare Early Recordings
- Margie
- I Wish That I'd Been Born In Borneo
- Don't Put A Tax On The Beautiful Girls
- You Don't Need Wine To Have A Wonderful Time
- I Never Knew
- Oh! The Last Rose Of Summer
- Dixie Made US Jazz Band Mad
- And She Gave Them All The Ha Ha Ha
- When It Comes To Loving The Girls, I'm Way Ahead Of The Times
- Anna In India
- You'd Be Suprised
- You Oughta See My Baby
Biograph BLP-12054 (US 1977)
12055
(1977)
Earl 'Fatha' Hines: Solo Walk In Tokyo
- S'Wonderful
- Oh, Lady Be Good
- Night In Trinidad
- My Ship
- Honeysuckle Rose
- Ain't Misbehavin'
- I'll Follow You
- My Blues
- Tea For Two
- Embraceable You
Biograph BLP-12055 (US 1977)
12056
(1977)
Earl 'Fatha' Hines In New Orleans
- Someday Sweetheart
- Playing With Fire
- Elephant Stomp
- Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
- Bouncing For Panassié
- Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gave To Me
- Sugar Babe
- If I Could Be With You
- Someday You'll Be Sorry
- Moonglow
Biograph BLP-12056 (US 1977)
12057
(1977)
Jazz In The Vertical Groove
- Stampede - Red and Miff's Stompers
- Alabama Stomp - Red and Miff's Stompers
- Hurricane - Red and Miff's Stompers
- Black Bottom Stomp - Red and Miff's Stompers
- Five Pennies - Phil Napoleon's Orchestra
- Sidewalk Blues - Phil Napoleon's Orchestra
- Shake - California Ramblers
- I Ain't Got Nobody - California Ramblers
- Third Rail - California Ramblers
- Make My Cot Where The Cot-Cot-Cotton Grows - California Ramblers
- The Pay Off - California Ramblers
Biograph BLP-12057 (US 1977)
12058
(1978)
The New Sunshine Jazz Band: Too Much Mustard
Early Jazz & Ragtime Dances
- Too Much Mustard
- Lovie Joe
- Rosebud Rag
- Whoa, Tillie, Take Your Time
- Midnight Papa
- Dixie Blues
- Sweet Man
- Kerry Mills Ragtime Dance
- Aggravatin' Papa
- Spanish Mama
- Come Back To Me
- I Lost My Gal From Memphis
- La Pas-Ma-La
Biograph BLP-12058 (US 1978)
12059
(1978)
Thad Jones: Greetings & Salutations
with Mel Lewis and Jan Faddis
- 61st And Rich'it
- The Waltz You Swang For Me
- Forever Lasting
- Love To One
- Greetings And Salutations
Biograph BLP-12059 (US 1978)
12060
(1978)
Jimmy Rainey: Too Marvelous For Words
- Tres Chouette
- Imagination
- Dinah
- Love For Sale
- Have You Met Miss Jones
- What's New
- Fascinating Rhythm
- Too Marvelous For Words
- Cherokee
- Everything Happens To Me
- Night And Day
- Someone To Watch Over Me
Dawn DLP 1120 "Jimmy Raney Visits Paris"
Biograph BLP-12060 (US 1978)
12061
(1978)
Lucky Thompson: Lullabye In Rhythm
- Undecided
- Tenderly
- But Not For Me
- You Go To My Head
- Lullaby In Rhythm
- Indian Summer
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- Don't Blame Me
- East Of The Sun
- Our Love Is Here To Stay
- I Cover The Waterfront
- My Funny Valentine
Biograph BLP-12061 (US 1978)
12062
(1979)
Zoot Sims: One To Blow On
- September In The Rain
- Down At The Loft
- Ghost Of A Chance
- Not So Deep
- Them There Eyes
- Our Pad
- Dark Clouds
- One To Blow O
Biograph BLP-12062 (US 1979)
12063
(1979)
Al Cohn: Be Loose
- We Three
- Idaho
- The Things I Love
- Singing The Blues
- Be Loose
- When Day Is Done
- Good Old Blues
- Softly As In A Morning Sunshine
- Abstract Of You
- Blue Lou
Biograph BLP-12063 (US 1979)
12064
(1980)
Zoot Sims: The Big Stampede
- You're My Girl
- The Purple Cow
- Ill Wind
- The Big Stampede
- Too Close For Comfort
- Jerry's Jaunt
- How Now Blues
- Bye Ya
Biograph BLP-12064 (US 1980)
12065
(1980)
Randy Weston: How High The Moon
- Loose Wig
- Run Joe
- A Theme For Teddy
- In A Litle Spanish Town
- Don't Blame Me
- J & K Blues
- You Needn't
- How High The Moon
Dawn DLP 1116 (1957) "The Modern Art Of Jazz By Randy Weston"
Biograph BLP-12065 (US 1980)
12066
(1980)
Paul Quinchette: The Kid From Denver
- Come Rain Or Come Shine
- Pardon The Blues, Please
- Start Here
- Pennies From Heaven
- Happy Feeling
- Honeysuckle Rose
- Big Deal
- The Kid From Denver
Biograph BLP-12066 (US 1980)
= Biograph CD 136
12067
(1980)
Oscar Brand & The Secret Band: American Dreamer
- American Dreamer
- Touch The Earth
- Remember The Horse
- The Leaves Turn To Paper
- Where Do You go
- Kill For Peace
- First He Told Me
- Don't Never Trust A Woman
- A Very Nice Country
- Everybody's Talkin' 'bout Heaven
- Something To Sing About
Biograph BLP-12067 (US 1980)
12068
(1980)
Zoot Sims, Stan Getz, Wardell Gray, Paul Quinchette:
Tenors Anyone?
- These Foolish Things
- Blues For The Month Of May
- I Should Care
- Along About This Time Last Year
- Skull Buster
- (It's The) Talk Of The Town
- Ante Room
- Pennie From Heaven
- In A Pinch
- Poop Deck
Dawn DLP 1126
Biograph BLP-12068 (US 1980)
RC-6000 series
6001
(196?)
West Maryland Highballers
- I Get My Whiskey From Rockingham
- Rome, Georgia Bound
- Jolking Georgia Rag
- Ain't Gonna Lay My Armor Down
- See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
- Do Lord Remember Me
- Death Of John Kennedy
- Susie
- Flat Pine Waltz
- All Account Of Somebody
- Bully Of The Town
- Atlanta Rag
- Rabbit In A Pea Patch
- Sourwood Mountain
This is the same group as Jolly Joe and his Jug Band, led by Joe Bussard and Bob Coltman; from Fonotone singles
Biograph RC-6001
6002
(1968)
Fields & Wade Ward: Country Music
- Riley And Spencer
- Winkin' Eye
- Little Birdie
- One Eyed Sam
- Sweet William
- Hobo John
- The Allen Clan
- Cold Icy Floor
- Cruel Slavery Days
- Round Town Girls
- John Hardy
- Don't Let Your Deal Go Down
- Wade's Fox Chase
notes by Richard Nevins
Biograph RC-6002
6003
(1968)
The Original Bogtrotters
- Jessie James
- Cold Icy Floor
- Make Me A Pallet On The Floor
- Ain't That Trouble In Mind
- Old Jimmy Sutton
- Shoo Fly
- Sugar Hill
- Who Broke The Lock
- John Henry
- Hop Up Ladies
- Western Country
- Fortune
- Deadheads And Suckers
- Piney Woods Girl Of North Carolina
Biograph RC-6003
6004
(19??)
Betsy Rutherford: Traditional Country Music
- Faded Coat Of Blue
- Rain And Snow
- John Hardy
- The West Virginia Mine Disaster
- Tramp On The Street
- Boys, Be Good To Dear Old Dad
- Drunkard's Doom
- Blue
- Will The Circle Be Unbroken
- Amazing Grace
Biograph RC-6004
6005
(19??)
Charlie Poole & The North Carolina Ramblers
- Flop Eared Mule
- Lynchberg Town
- Under The Double Eagle
- Richmond Square
- Tennessee Blues
- May I Sleep In Your Barn Mister?
- I'll Meet My Mother After All
- Kitty Byle
- My Mother And My Sweetheart
- The Blue Field Murder
- George Collins
- When The Wiperwill Was Whispering Good Night
- When The Bee's Are In The Hive
- Please Papa Come Home
- Old Clay Pipe
Biograph RC-6005
6006
(1972)
Bottle Hill: A Rumor In Their Own Time
- Devil In Disguise
- Honky Tonk Woman
- Victim To The Tomb
- One Tin Soldier
- Whose Shoulder Will You Cry On
- Green Rolling Hills Of West Virginia
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow
- The Great Swamp
- No Expectations
- Bosque Country Romance
- Harold's Super Service
- Ridiculous River
- Georgia Piney Woods
- Any Day Woman
Biograph RC-6006
6007
(197?)
Ebenezer: Tell It To Me
- Barlow Knife
- Ryestraw
- From Heaven To Earth
- Tell It To Me
- Quindaro Hornpipe
- Wagoner's Lad
- Turkey Buzzard
- Paddy On The Railroad
- Fiddler's Choice
- Dixie Beeline
- Louis' First Tune
- Hop Along Peter
- Reel Of The Hanged Man
- Little Liza Jane
- Girl Of Constant Sorrow
- Lynchburg Town
- George Booker
Ebenezer are: Nancy McDowell; George Wilson; Allan Block
notes by Anonymous
Biograph RC-6007
Allan Block discography
6008
(1976)
Fox Hollow Lodge String Band Festival, Vol. 1 "Comin' Home"
Hotmud Family
- If You Don't Love Your Neighbor
- Cumberland Gap
- Whe I Stop Dreaming
Delaware Water Gap
- Golden Slippers
- Richmond Cotillion
Wretched Refuse String Band
- Hell Among The Yearlings
- Down Yonder
Bottle Hill
- The Shape I'm In
- Brand New Tennessee Waltz
- Morning Light
- South Wind
Dave Burgot
- Temperance Reel
Ebenezer
- Growling Old Man And Woman
- Molly Put The Kettle On
notes by Joel Bernstein
Biograph RC-6008
Allan Block (Ebenezer) discography
6009
(1976)
Bottle Hill: Light Our Way Along The Highway
- Morning Light
- Cheese Stolen
- Hard Hearted
- For No One
- El Cumbanchero
- Tall Pines
- Luxury Liner
- Hammered Dulcimer
- Old Kentucky Home
- The Shape I'm In
- Ain't It Something
- Bluegrass Autumn
- The Old Neon Cross
Biograph RC-6009
6010
(1976)
Nick Seeger: Sail On Flying Dutchman
- In Saratoga Town
- Sail On Flying Dutchman
- Bed Bug
- Trash Can King
- A Long Long Time
- You Reached Across The Bed
- Yodeling Tex
- Bandit Of Brazil
- What If We'd Lived A Long Time Ago
- Autumn Leaves
- Birmingham Tickle
- I'm Tired
- Early Bird Cafe
- Morrow
Biograph RC-6010
6011
(1981)
Nee Ningy Band!!: Get Nung!
- Yellow Rose Of Texas
- Have A Good Time
- The Pace-Egging Song
- Battle Cry Of Munster
- J'ai passé ta porte
- Annie Had A Baby
- Parade
- Bonaparte's Retreat
- Fiddler A Dram
- Bamako Bop
- La porte en arrière
- Groundhog Blues
- Danse Royale"
rec.1980-81 in the studios of WUNC Radio, Chapel Hill, NC (except for five live cuts)
Biograph RC-6011
BLP C series
BLP C1
(1972)
The Great Soloists 1929-33
featuring Benny Goodman
- The Whole Darned Thing's For You
- The Whole Darned Thing's For You
- Easy To Fall In Love
- Roll On Mississippi
- I've Got Five Dollars
- One More Time
- Me
- Freshman Hop
- Sweetest Melody
- Bag O' Blues
- We Were Just The Best Of Friends
- Sing A Little Low Down Tune
- Blue River
- Love Me
Ben Selvin's Orchestra; Buddy Campbell & His Orchestra; Ben Pollack & His Orchestra; Roy Carrol & His Sands Point Orchestra; Lloyd Keating & His Music; Ten Freshmen, Mills Musical Clowns; Steve Washington & His Orchestra
Biograph BLP C1
BLP C2
(1972)
The Great Soloists 1929-36
featuring Jack Teagarden
- Futuristic Rhythm
- St. James Infirmary
- When Your Smiling
- Collegiate Love
- There's A Wah Wah Girl
- Beale Street Blues - tk 5
- Beale Street Blues - tk 6
- Every Now And Then
- I've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin'
- You Are My Lucky Star
- I've Got A Note - tk2
- I've Got A Note - tk 3
- Breakin' In A Pair Of Shoes
- Diga-Diga Doo
Biograph BLP C2
BLP C3
(1972)
The Boswell Sisters 1932-34
- Was That The Human Thing To Do
- We've Got To Put That Sun Back In The Sky
- There'll Be Some Changes Made
- If It Ain't Love
- Hand Me Down My Walkin' Cane
- Old Yazoo
- We Just Couldn't Say Good-Bye
- Down Amont The Sheltering Palms
- Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia
- Minnie The Moocher's Wedding Day
- Crazy People
- Mood Indigo
- Sophisticated Lady
- The Object Of My Affection
Biograph BLP C3
BLP C4
(1972)
Mississippi John Hurt 1928: Stack O' Lee Blues
His First Recordings
- Frankie [OKeh 8560]
- Nobodys Dirty Business [OKeh 8560]
- Ain't No Tellin [OKeh 8759]
- Louis Collins [OKeh 8724]
- Avalon Blues [OKeh 8759]
- Big Leg Blues [OKeh unissued]
- Stack O Lee Blues [OKeh 8654]
- Candy Man Blues [OKeh 8654]
- Got The Blues Cant Be Satisfied [OKeh 8724]
- Blessed Be The Name [OKeh 8666]
- Praying On The Old Camp Ground [OKeh 8666]
- Blue Harvest Blues [OKeh 8692]
- Spike Driver Blues [OKeh 8692]
Spokane SPL 1001 (US 1971?)
notes by Richard Spottswood
Biograph BLP C4
Yazoo LP 1065 (1979)
Mississippi John Hurt discography
BLP C5
(1972)
The Great Soloists 1925-1938
featuring Louis Armstrong
- That Rhythm Man
- Dallas Blues
- Dinah
- Sweethearts On Parade
- Just A Gigolo
- When Your Lover Has Gone
- Cake Walking Babies
- Pickin' On Your Baby
- He Likes It Slow
- How Do They Do It That Way
- You Can Depend On Me
- Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
Biograph BLP C5
BLP C6
(1972)
Mr. Armstrong Plays The Blues 1925-1927
- Gamblers Dream
- Sunshine Bab<
- Adam And Eve Had The Blues
- Put It Where I Can Get It
- Wash Woman Blues
- I've Stopped My Man
- Listen To Ma
- Low Land Blues
- Kid Man Blues
- Court House Blues
- Dead Drunk Blues
- Have You Ever Been Down
- Lazy Man Blues
- The Flood Blues
Biograph BLP C6
BLP C7
(1972)
Ted Lewis' Orchestra 1926-1933
- When My Baby Smiles At Me
- Clarinet Marmalade
- Lewisada Blues - tk 5
- The Lonesome Road
- Aunt Hagar's Blues
- Yellow Dog Blues
- Sobbin' Blues
- Egyptian-Ella
- I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby
- Dallas Blues
- Royal Garden Blues
- Dip Your Brush In The Sunshine
- Sweet Sue
- Somebody Loves You
- The Goldiggers Song
- Rhythm
Biograph BLP C7
BLP C8
(1972)
Ted Lewis' Orchestra 1928-1932 Vol. 2
- A Good Man Is Hard To Find
- A Jazz Holiday
- Jungle Blues
- Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble
- Farewell Blues
- Dinah
- On The Sunny Side Of The Street
- Clarinet Marmalade
- Homemade Sunshine
- Laughing At Life
- Headin' For Better Times
- At Last I'm Happy
- Just A Gigolo
- A Shanty In Old Shanty Town
Biograph BLP C8
BLP C9
(1973)
Leroy Carr: Singin' The Blues 1937
- Hard Hearted Papa
- You Left Me Crying
- Broken Hearted Man
- Evil Hearted Woman
- Good Woman Blues
- Eleven Twenty-Nine Blues
- You've Got Me Grieving
- Bread Beaker
- Tight Time Blues
- Arlena
- My Good For Nothin' Gal
- Suicide Blues
cover art by Irving Lehmann
notes by Kip Lornell
Biograph BLP C9
Leroy Carr discography
BLP C10
(1973)
The Great Soloists
Bunny Berigan
- Everybody Loves My Baby
- Sing
- Latin From Manhattan
- It's Been So Long
- A Melody From The Sky
- Let Yourself Go
- Swing Mr. Charlie
- Rhythm Saved The World
- I Can't Get Started
- Dardanella
- Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
- In A Little Spanish Town
- Blue Lou
- Let's Do It
Biograph BLP C10
BLP -C11
(1973)
Ruth Etting: Hello Baby
- Hello Bay
- I'm Bringing A Red, Red Rose
- You're The Cream In My Coffee
- Glad Rag Doll
- I'll Get By As Long As I Have You
- Button Up Your Overcoat
- Ain't Misbehavin'
- Deed I Do
- I'll Be Blue, Just Thinking Of You
- If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight
- Body & Soul
- Guilty
- Now That You're Gone
- Just One More Chance
Biograph BLP C11
BLP C12
(1973)
Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra
- Shanghai Shuffle
- Naughty Man
- The Meanest Kind Of Blues
- Naughty Man
- How Come You Do Me Like You Do?
- Everybody Loves My Baby
- Memphis Bound
- When You Do What You Do
- Money Blues
- Money Blues
- Carolina Stomp
- Casa Loma Stomp
- Great Caesar's Ghost
- Let's Go Home
Biograph BLP C12
BLP C13
(1973)
Bing Crosby: Rare Early Recordings 1929-1933
- My Kinda Love
- Let's Do It
- I'm In Seventh Heaven
- Great Day
- Face The Music Medley
- Brother Can You Spare A Dime
- Street Of Dreams
- I've Got The World On A String
- My Honey's Lovin' Arms
- Someone Stole Gabriel's Horn
- Stay On The Right Side Of The Road
- Blue Prelude
- There's A Cabin In The Pines
Biograph BLP C13
BLP C14
(1973)
Blind Willie McTell: Death Cell Blues
1929 - 1933
- Atlanta Strut
- Travelin' Blues
- Kind Mama
- Talkin' To Myself
- Southern Can Is Mine
- Broke Down Engine Blues
- Experience Blues
- Painful Blues
- Stomp Down Rider
- Scarey Day Blues
- Georgia Rag
- Warm It Up To Me
- Savannah Mama
- Broke Down Engine
- Death Cell Blues
- Southern Can Mama
notes by Anonymous
(transmitted from Melodeon 7323)
Biograph BLP-C14
Blind Willie McTell discography
BLP C15
(1973)
Big Bill Broonzy: 1930s Blues
- Long Tall Mama (2:54)
- You Know I Gotta Reason (2:54)
- Oh Babe (3:04)
- Black Widow Spider (3:09)
- Cherry Hill (3:20)
- Come Up To My House (3:20)
- Get Away (2:59)
- Little Bug (3:09)
- Horny Frog (3:07)
- Hattie Blues (2:45) [previously unissued]
- I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town (2:59)
- Tell Me Baby (3:03)
- Hard Hearted Woman 3:08)
- I'm Woke Up Now (3:03)
prod. by Arnold S. Caplin
cover art by Steven Sprung
notes by Kip Lornell
Biograph BLP-C15
BLP C16
(1972)
The Boswell Sisters Vol. 2
- Everybody Loves My Baby
- It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
- That's How Rhythm Was Born
- The Gold Digger's Song
- 42nd Street
- Shuffle Off To Buffalo
- Alexander's Ragtime Band
- If I Had A Million Dollars
- Rock And Roll
- Dinah
- Way Back Home
- Heebie Jeebies
Biograph BLP C16
Additional information appreciated !!!
Sources / Further reading:
- own record collection
- Görgen Antonsson discographies
- eBay auctions
- diverse internet resources
thanks to Thomas Stern, Alan Balfour, Dan Vernhettes, Görgen Antonsson, Jan Thomas and Dave Ebel for additional information /scans