Furry Lewis Albums (7)
What The Critics Say
Recorded in Lewis' apartment in the summer of 1969, this record is an honest and unusual glimpse at the blues great. While the disc begins a little too ragged, Lewis rises to the occasion with great versions of "Lay My Burden Down" and "Furry's Rag," accompanying himself on guitar. While the inclusion of some cryptic between-song chat is unwise, the informal charm of intimate setting is nicely captured. ~ Tim Sheridan, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
This 1969 recording captures a relaxed blues session of Furry Lewis, Bukka White, and Gus Cannon that is full of warmth and gentle humor. These unwound acoustic tunes are sung and played neither for dancing to nor for damning you, but instead capture a mood akin to early-evening song swapping among these old-time gentlemen of country/folk blues. The elder of the group, Cannon (of Cannon's Jug Stompers), sings two tunes here -- "Lela," and "Goin' Back (to Memphis, TN)" -- while his uniquely tuned banjo accompanies him on a few more. White's playing is Mississippi Delta slide all over his National guitar, and his voice is a gruff box that straightens just a little for the kind teasing in "Give Me an Old Lady." The majority of the tracks come from Lewis, whose fuzz-edged voice delivers in a close, familiar manner that comes off as an unassuming performance for a couple of friends. On the Road Again is an endearing bit of kicking-back by some seminal bluesmen. ~ Joslyn Layne, All Music Guide
'Presenting the Country Blues'
Release Date 1/1/1969
Tracks 11
Label Blue Horizon
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'Done Changed My Mind'
Release Date 1/1/1963
Tracks 10
Label Prestige/Bluesville
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What The Critics Say
A May 1961 session of traditional material along the lines of "Casey Jones" and "Frankie and Johnnie." It's been combined with a similar 1961 LP, Back on My Feet Again, onto one disc for the CD reissue compilation Shake 'Em on Down. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
'Back on My Feet Again'
Release Date 1/1/1961
Tracks 10
Label Prestige/Bluesville
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What The Critics Say
An April 1961 session of traditional material such as "Shake 'Em on Down," "John Henry, " "Roberta, " and "St. Louis Blues." The album has been combined with another 1961 LP, Done Changed My Mind, for the CD reissue compilation Shake 'Em on Down. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
