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

• Artist: Kokomo Arnold
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• Release Date: May 27, 1994
• Total Time: 74:16
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Blues

Review

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, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Rainy Night Blues		Kokomo Arnold	(2:55)
Paddlin' Madeline Blues	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(3:16)
Milk Cow Blues	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(3:07)
Old Original Kokomo Blues	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(2:50)
Back to the Woods	Charlie Spands	Kokomo Arnold	(3:03)
Sagefield Woman Blues	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(3:01)
Old Black Cat Blues (Jinx Blues)		Kokomo Arnold	(3:20)
Sissy Man Blues	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(3:07)
Front Door Blues	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(3:20)
Back Door Blues	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(3:22)
The Twelves (Dirty Dozens)	Rufus G. Perryman	Kokomo Arnold	(3:09)
Feels So Good	S. Williams	Kokomo Arnold	(3:12)
Milk Cow Blues, No. 2	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(3:05)
Biscuit Roller Blues		Kokomo Arnold	(3:10)
Slop Jar Blues		Kokomo Arnold	(2:57)
Black Annie		Kokomo Arnold	(2:58)
Chain Gang Blues	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(3:02)
Monday Morning Blues	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(3:01)
How Long, How Long Blues	Leroy Carr	Kokomo Arnold	(3:10)
Things 'Bout Coming My Way		Kokomo Arnold	(2:44)
You Should Not A' Done It	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(3:13)
Lonesome Southern Blues	Kokomo Arnold	Kokomo Arnold	(3:02)
Black Money Blues		Kokomo Arnold	(3:03)
Hobo Blues		Kokomo Arnold	(3:09)

Credits

Johnny Parth (Compilation Producer), Kokomo Arnold (Vocals), Kokomo Arnold (Guitar), Studio Klement (Remastering), Johnny Parth (Programming), Keith Briggs (Liner Notes)