"In this self-released CD, the band reinterprets these classics for the
end of the 20th century, but doing it with respect and affection, and
that's good."
- Blues Review
"...a full range of great tunes to inspire you."
- Blues Review
"It works."
- Blues Review
"If you haven't forgotten that these old blues were meant for good times,
this is a band you should check out."
- Living Blues
"These three guys hail from Tulsa OK, but listening to their record you get
the feeling they REALLY live in the back of the Yazoo Warehouse."
- Smitty Ray Barlow
Here's what is on the disc.
1. Bull Frog Moan (intro.) - Lonnie Johnson & Eddie Lang 1929
2. Guitar Swing - Casey Bill Weldon 1937
3. Do That Messin' Around - Arthur (Blind) Blake 1926
4. Laughing Rag - Roy Smeck 1926
5. You Gotta Change Your Mind - Blind Boy Fuller 1935
6. Delia - Blind Willie McTell 1940
7. Betty Mae (Jivin' Woman Blues) - Blind Boy Fuller 1938
8. Go Ahead Buddy - Casey Bill Wldon 1937
9. Tip Out Tonight - Pink Anderson
10. Just As Well Let Her Go - Casey Bill Weldon 1937
11. Rag Mama Rag - Blind Boy Fuller 1935
12. Twelves - Kokomo Arnold 1935
13. Rope Stretchin' Blues - Arthur (Blind) Blake 1931
14. Bull Frog Moan - Lonnie Johnson & Eddie Lang 1929
(p) Copyright 1996 The Electric Rag Band ERB-1000
We like to think of our versions of these songs as adaptations. We have taken considerable artistic liberty with these songs, and we think these guys would have approved. Although the dates listed may not be the first versions of these songs and the people listed may not be the authurs of these songs, they represent the recordings that our version is based on.
Recorded at the Skiatook Room, Skiatook OK. Recorded and Produced by The Electric Rag Band. These are live two track recording made in the spirit of the 20's and 30's. This CD has a wide dynamic range best suited for high fidelity sound systems at high volumes. Crank it Up! Additional and alternative lyrics on cuts 2,3,7,11, and 12 by P. Cook.
Read the reviews.
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