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Fred McDowell the first recordings.

Title
Fred McDowell [sound recording] : the first recordings.
Author
McDowell, Fred.
Publication
Cambridge, Mass. : Rounder Records, p1997.

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Additional Authors
  • Davis, Fannie.
  • Pratcher, Miles.
  • Carter, Sidney.
  • Hemphill, Rose.
  • McDowell, Annie Mae.
  • Shorty, James.
  • Lomax, Alan, 1915-2002.
Description
1 sound disc (49 min., 55 sec.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.
Series Statement
  • Alan Lomax collection.
  • Portraits
Uniform Title
  • Alan Lomax collection. Portraits.
  • Collection Portraits.
Alternative Title
First recordings
Subjects
Note
  • Blues.
  • In part previously unissued recordings.
  • Compact disc.
  • Program notes with biographical information on Fred McDowell and vocal texts ([20] p. : ill.) inserted in container.
Event (note)
  • Recorded Sept. 21-25, 1959, Como, Miss.
Contents
I'm going down the river (with Fanny Davis, comb, Miles Pratcher, guitar) -- 61 Highway blues -- Wished I was in heaven sitting down -- When the train come along (with Sidney Carter, Rose Hemphill, vocals) -- Shake 'em on down (with Fanny Davis, comb, Miles Pratcher, guitar) -- Worried mind -- Woke up this morning with my mind on Jesus -- You done told everybody -- Keep your lamps trimmed and burning (with Annie Mae McDowell, vocals) -- What's the matter now -- Good morning little schoolgirl -- I want Jesus to walk with me (with James Shorty, vocals) -- Keep your lamps trimmed and burning (instrumental) -- You're gonna be sorry (with Fanny Davis, comb, Miles Pratcher, guitar).
Call Number
*LDC 17421 (F)
OCLC
37979985
Author
McDowell, Fred. Performer
Title
Fred McDowell [sound recording] : the first recordings.
Imprint
Cambridge, Mass. : Rounder Records, p1997.
Series
Alan Lomax collection. Portraits
Portraits
Alan Lomax collection. Portraits.
Collection Portraits.
Performer
Fred McDowell, vocals, guitar; with acc musicians.
Event
Recorded Sept. 21-25, 1959, Como, Miss.
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Added Author
Davis, Fannie. Instrumentalist
Pratcher, Miles. Instrumentalist
Carter, Sidney. voc
Hemphill, Rose. voc
McDowell, Annie Mae. voc
Shorty, James. voc
Lomax, Alan, 1915-2002. Compiler
Publisher No.
CD 1718 Rounder
Research Call Number
*LDC 17421 (F) Program notes and vocal texts on file.
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