Blues for Aficionados

Little Walter

THE ESSENTIAL LITTLE WALTER

MCA Chess   1993
2CD Set

Notes:  "Little Walter was a singular figure among the Chess artist roster by virtue of the fact that he was the only one whose popular appeal rested principally on his skill as an instrumental virtuoso."

Very true.  His singing is not so such a much.

Quarter To Twelve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KawB0vDHjxc

Walkin' On
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE-SV-dp0-Y

Sad Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgTu_CzBZ3k

Mean Old World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0pQaQZfpQ

and 42 more!!

Cheers

Little Walter

THE BLUES WORLD OF LITTLE WALTER

Delmark    1993

Notes: "In 1950-51 there was a new generation of Bluesmen whose evolving music synthesized the raw power of the Delta Blues, and amplified energy of electric instruments and the bold tempo of the ghetto streets.  Little Walter was just 19 years old, Baby Face was 26 and Muddy Waters was 34.  The Parkway session presented here failed to produce any chart records, but did generate a wild romping collection of down-home Blues that has achieved legendary status through various issues and reissues."

I Just Keep Loving Her
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkbo5zR60qc

Rollin' and Tumblin' (Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jr-S4MRHSc

Rollin' and Tumblin' (Part 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB_lMPLkY1Q

Muskadine Blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XibPh7ndzr4

Cheers

Billy Ward & his Dominoes

SIXTY MINUTE MEN: THE BEST OF BILLY WARD & HIS DOMINOES

Rhino Records  1993

Notes: "One of the most popular groups of the early 1950s, Billy Ward & His Dominoes owed their phenomenal success to three men: Clyde McPhatter with his atmospheric, gospel-tinged tenor, Jackie Wilson and his room filling second tenor, and Billy Ward.  During World War ll, Ward was a commissioned Officer and led the Coast Artillery Choir at Fort Eustis in Virginia.  After the war he resumed his studies at the Chicago Art Institute and The Juilliard  School in New York City.  While pursuing a career at as a vocal coach and part-time arranger on Broadway, he met talent agent Rose Marks, and the decided to form a vocal group from the ranks of his students."

Sixty Minute Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJbDHw_qsFs

Harbor Lights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muWw_fUe89I

Have Mercy Baby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu9uE9yHx34

The Bells
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRRriFFr8y4

Weeping Willow Blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF2j-NbF1ew

Cheers

Robert Ward

HOT STUFF

Relic Records   1995

wiki:   Robert June Ward, Sr. was an American blues and soul guitarist. He was known for founding the Ohio Untouchables, the band that later would become the Ohio Players. He played the guitar with a unique tone soaked in vibrato coming from a Magnatone amplifier.
Born: October 15, 1938, Luthersville, GA
Died: December 25, 2008, Dry Branch, GA

I'm Tired
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzIfxPp07dg

Forgive Me, Darling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdI_yAd8p4c

Your Love Is Amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0FACH8UTvo

Your Love Is Real
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDeTbn7_YsU

I'm Gonna Cry a River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgS2yRXSg2w

Cheers