Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1930-1935)

by Kokomo Arnold

Overview

All of Kokomo Arnold's 1930s recordings have been made available on four Document CDs. Vol. 1 features the singer/guitarist on two songs from 1930 (recorded in Memphis, TN, as "Gitfiddle Jim") and then the first 22 selections that he cut in Chicago during 1934-1935, two of which were previously unreleased. Best known is "Milk Cow Blues," but the memorable and sometimes haunting blues singer also performs such numbers as "Old Original Kokomo Blues," "Front Door Blues," "Back Door Blues," "Chain Gang Blues," and "Hobo Blues." Blues collectors will definitely want all four CDs in this perfectly done series. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/27/1994
Label:	Document
UPC:	0714298503722
Rank:	124605

Tracks

1. Rainy Night Blues
2. Paddlin' Madeline Blues
3. Milk Cow Blues
4. Old Original Kokomo Blues
5. Back to the Woods
6. Sagefield Woman Blues
7. Old Black Cat Blues (Jinx Blues)
8. Sissy Man Blues
9. Front Door Blues
10. Back Door Blues
11. The Twelves (Dirty Dozens)
12. Feels So Good
13. Milk Cow Blues, No. 2
14. Biscuit Roller Blues
15. Slop Jar Blues
16. Black Annie
17. Chain Gang Blues
18. Monday Morning Blues
19. How Long, How Long Blues
20. Things 'Bout Coming My Way
21. You Should Not A' Done It
22. Lonesome Southern Blues
23. Black Money Blues
24. Hobo Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kokomo Arnold   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

Kokomo Arnold   Composer
Keith Briggs   Liner Notes
Leroy Carr   Composer
S. Williams   Composer
Studio Klement   Remastering
Johnny Parth   Compilation Producer,Programming
Charlie Spand   Composer
Rufus G. Perryman   Composer