Credits:

Arthur Big Boy Crudup

Description:

Best of the heavyweight blues singers who also influenced Elvis Presley! Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup is an American delta blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His originality is unparalleled, as evidenced by songs such as "That's All Right" and "My Baby Left Me" that propelled Elvis to stardom. This CD is a heavyweight collection of his best-known and highly acclaimed works from the Bluebird and RCA eras (1941-1953), including his first recordings, that can be called "This is Arthur. *As with the other albums in this series, "Vintage Blues: Bluebird RCA," this collection is filled with an appeal that will leave listeners with a burning desire to listen to it. It is no exaggeration to say that today's rock music has evolved from here. With your favorite glass of wine in hand, enjoy these vintage works with their matured aroma. Commentary: Nagata Shikago

Tracklisting:

1.IF I GET LUCKY
2.BLACK PONY BLUES
3.KIND LOVER BLUES
4.GIVE ME A 32-20
5.GONNA FOLLOW MY BABY
6.MEAN OLD 'FRISCO BLUES
7.STANDING AT MY WINDOW
8.ROCK ME,MAMA
9.WHO'S BEEN FOOLIN' YOU
10.COOL DISPOSITION
11.KEEP YOUR ARMS AROUND ME
12.SHE'S GONE
13.SO GLAD YOU'RE MINE
14.ETHEL MAE
15.CRUDUP'S AFTER HOURS
16.THAT'S ALL RIGHT
17.CHICAGO BLUES
18.SHOUT,SISTER,SHOUT
19.DUST MY BROOM
20.HAND ME DOWN MY WALKING CANE
21.SHE AIN'T NOTHING BUT TROUBLE
22.MY BABY LEFT ME
23.I'M GONNA DIG MYSELF A HOLE
24.TOO MUCH COMPETITION
25.LOVE ME MAMA
26.MR. SO AND SO
27.MY WIFE AND WOMAN
28.KEEP ON DRINKIN'