Complete Recorded Works (1925-1932), Vol. 5: 1929-1930

• Artist: Lonnie Johnson
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1992
• Total Time: 68:45
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Blues

Review

Lonnie Johnson straddled the boundaries between blues and jazz during the 1927-1930 period before deciding to stick to the former. This 22-song collection features five guitar duets with Eddie Lang (including "Bull Frog Moan" and "Hot Fingers"), vocal duets with Spencer Williams (including "It Feels So Good Parts 3 and 4" and "Once or Twice"), Victoria Spivey (the two-part "You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now") and Clarence Williams ("Wipe It Off"), and such blues numbers as "From Now on Make Your Whoopee at Home," "She's Making Whoopee in Hell Tonight," and "Another Woman Booked Out and Bound to Go." Lonnie Johnson at his best. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Bull Frog Moan	Lonnie Johnson, Eddie Lang	Lonnie Johnson, Blind Willie Dunn	(3:16)
It Feels So Good, Pt. 3		Spencer Williams, Lonnie Johnson	(3:10)
It Feels So Good, Pt. 4		Spencer Williams, Lonnie Johnson	(2:54)
You Can't Give a Woman Everything She Needs		Lonnie Johnson	(3:19)
Sundown Blues	Alec Johnson	Lonnie Johnson	(3:03)
From Now on Make Your Whoopee at Home		Lonnie Johnson	(2:57)
Mr. Johnson's Blues, No. 2	Lonnie Johnson	Lonnie Johnson	(2:55)
Baby Please Don't Leave Home No More	Big Joe Williams	Lonnie Johnson	(3:05)
The New Falling Rain Blues	Lonnie Johnson	Lonnie Johnson	(3:11)
You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now, Pt. 1	Victoria Spivey	Lonnie Johnson, Victoria Spivey	(3:02)
You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now, Pt. 2	Victoria Spivey	Lonnie Johnson, Victoria Spivey	(3:03)
Deep Minor Rhythm Stomp	Lonnie Johnson, Eddie Lang	Blind Willie Dunn, Lonnie Johnson	(3:10)
Midnight Call Blues	Lonnie Johnson, Eddie Lang	Lonnie Johnson, Blind Willie Dunn	(3:14)
Hot Fingers	Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson	Lonnie Johnson	(2:57)
Blue Room Blues	Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson	Lonnie Johnson	(3:04)
She's Making Whoopee in Hell Tonight	Lonnie Johnson	Lonnie Johnson	(3:09)
Another Woman Booked Out and Bound to Go		Lonnie Johnson	(3:10)
Once or Twice		Lonnie Johnson, Spencer Williams	(3:07)
Monkey and the Baboon		Lonnie Johnson, Spencer Williams	(2:57)
Wipe 'Em Off	Clarence Williams, James P. Johnson	Clarence Williams, Lonnie Johnson	(3:17)
Death Valley Is Just Half Way to My Home		Lonnie Johnson	(3:26)
Headed for Southland		Lonnie Johnson	(3:19)

Credits

J.C. Johnson (Piano), Lonnie Johnson (Vocals), Clarence Williams (Wood Block), Victoria Spivey (Piano), Lonnie Johnson (Guitar), Johnny Parth (Compilation Producer), Lonnie Johnson (Guitar (Rhythm)), Spencer Williams (Vocals), James Johnson (Piano), Victoria Spivey (Vocals), Clarence Williams (Vocals), Eddie Lang (Guitar), James P. Johnson & his Orchestra (Piano), Blind Willie Dunn (Performer), Chris Smith (Liner Notes), Lonnie Johnson (Violin)