Rough Guide To Memphis Minnie - Queen of the Country Blues

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EDITORIAL REVIEWS Memphis Minnie was one of the greatest guitarists and blues singers of her time and a pioneering influence in the urban transformation of country blues. This classic selection of songs is taken from her first prodigious burst of creativity when she recorded with her then-husband Kansas Joe McCoy. 01 Keep It To Yourself 02:48 02 Drunken Barrel House Blues 02:50 03 Moaning The Blues 03:04 04 New Dirty Dozen 02:58 05 Outdoor Blues 03:01 06 I’m Talking ‘Bout You - No. 2 03:13 07 North Memphis Blues 02:34 08 Frisco Town 02:50 09 Can I Do It For You? - Part 1 03:08 10 Bumble Bee 03:15 11 What’s The Matter With The Mill? 02:48 12 My Butcher Man 02:57 13 Let’s Go To Town 03:08 14 Where Is My Good Man 03:00 15 Jailhouse Trouble Blues 03:13 16 Frankie Jean (That Trottin’ Fool) 02:50 17 Ain't No Use Trying To Tell On Me (I Know Something On You) 03:11 18 Memphis Minnie-Jitis Blues 03:21 19 Goin' Back To Texas 03:00 20 Crazy Cryin’ Blues 03:27 21 I Don’t Want That Junk Outta You 02:22 22 Grandma And Grandpa Blues 03:22 23 Chickasaw Train Blues (Low Down Dirty Thing) 03:16 24 Georgia Skin Blues 02:59 25 Too Late 02:56 Total Playing Time: 76:32