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

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

  • Artist: Kokomo Arnold
  • Rating: StarStarStar
  • 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 TitleComposersPerformersTime
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)
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