Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1927-1928)

by Barbecue Bob

Overview

"Barbecue Bob," who was born Robert Hicks, gained his nickname because he worked as a chef at a barbecue place. A warm singer and extroverted guitarist, Barbecue Bob has had his entire output (recorded during 1927-1930) reissued on three Document CDs. Vol. 1 has 21 unaccompanied performances (all of the sessions except two from New York were recorded in Atlanta) plus the two-part "It Won't Be Long Now," which teams Hicks with hs brother, guitarist/vocalist "Laughing Charley" Hicks. Other highlights include "Barbecue Blues," "Mississippi Heavy Water Blues," "Poor Boy a Long Ways From Home," "Brown-Skin Gal," an early version of "When the Saints Go Marching In" (from 1927), "Fo Day Creep," and "Chocolate to the Bone." ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/27/1994
Label:	Document
UPC:	0714298504620
Rank:	86565

Tracks

1. Barbecue Blues
2. Cloudy Sky Blues
3. Mississippi Heavy Water Blues
4. Mamma You Don't Suit Me!
5. Brown Skin Gal
6. Honey, You Don't Know My Mind
7. Poor Boy a Long Ways from Home
8. When the Saints Go Marching In
9. Jesus' Blood Can Make Me Whole
10. Easy Rider Don't You Deny My Name
11. Thinkin' Funny Blues
12. My Mistake Blues
13. Motherless Chile Blues
14. How Long Pretty Mama
15. It Won't Be Long Now, Pt. 1
16. It Won't Be Long Now, Pt. 2
17. Crooked Woman Blues
18. 'Fo Day Creep
19. Blind Pig Blues
20. Waycross Georgia Blues
21. Goin' up the Country
22. Chocolate to the Bone
23. Hurry and Bring It Back Home

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Barbecue Bob   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm)
Robert Hicks   Guitar,Vocals
Charley Lincoln   Guitar,Vocals
Curley Weaver   Vocals,Guitar
Charlie (Lincoln) Hicks   Vocals,Guitar
Nellie Florence   Vocals
Buddy Moss   Harmonica

Technical Credits

Barbecue Bob   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Robert Hicks   Composer
Chris Smith   Liner Notes
Johnny Parth   Producer,Compilation Producer