Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 (1946-1949)

• Artist: Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
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• Release Date: June 02, 1994
• Total Time: 63:05
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Blues

Review

Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup's "That's All Right" (which he first recorded in 1946) became a hit for Elvis Presley eight years later. Strangely enough, three of the four songs that Crudup recorded on Sept. 6, 1946 all have the same "That's All Right" melody, although each utilize different lyrics. (Crudup was clearly more talented as a lyricist than as a composer.) Nevertheless, he is heard in prime form on the five sessions from 1946-1949, all of which have him joined by the driving bassist Ransom Knowling and drummer Judge Riley. The trio digs into such numbers (in addition to "That's All Right") as Crudup's "After Hours," "Gonna Be Some Changes Made" (which has Big Boy using the words of the standard "There'll Be Some Changes Made" but turning the song into a blues), "Hey Mama, Everything's All Right," "Dust My Broom," and "Shout Sister Shout." Timeless blues. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Crudup's After Hours	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:54)
I Want My Lovin'	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:57)
That's All Right	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:52)
I Don't Know It	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:48)
Cry Your Blues Away	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(3:07)
Crudup's Vicksburg Blues	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(3:11)
Gonna Be Some Changes Made	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:42)
Train Fare Blues	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:44)
Katie Mae	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(3:01)
Hey Mama, Everything's All Right	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:53)
Hoodoo Lady Blues	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(3:01)
Lonesome World to Me	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(3:11)
Roberta Blues	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:45)
Just Like a Spider	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(3:13)
Some Day	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:45)
That's Why I'm Lonesome	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(3:03)
Tired of Worry		Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:43)
Dust My Broom	Robert Johnson	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:37)
Hand Me Down My Walking Cane		Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:42)
Shout, Sister, Shout	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:39)
Come Back Baby	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:34)
You Know That I Love You		Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:43)

Credits

Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (Vocals), Johnny Parth (Compilation Producer), Ransom Knowling (Bass), Judge Riley (Drums), Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (Guitar), Gerhard Wessely (Remastering), Johnny Parth (Producer), Bob Groom (Liner Notes)