• Artist: Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
• Flags: Compilation (best of)
• Type: Compilation
• Rating:
• Styles: Delta Blues, Electric Delta Blues, Electric Blues

Review

The third of four Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup Document CDs (which completely reissue his recordings from the 1940s and '50s) features the singer/guitarist in trio settings, mostly with bassist Ransom Knowling and drummer Judge Riley. Crudup's expressive vocals and the driving rhythm section make such songs as "She's Just Like Caldenia," "Oo-Wee Darling," "Anytime Is the Right Time," "Love Me Mama," "Where Did You Stay Last Night," and "Goin' Back to Georgia" quite memorable. Listening to these consistently exciting performances gives listeners strong clues as to where rock & roll came from. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	iTunes	Composers	Performers	Time
Mercy Blues			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:45)
She's Just Like Caldonia			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:52)
Mean Old Santa Fe			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:26)
Behind Closed Doors			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:37)
She Ain't Nothin' But Trouble		Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:48)
Oo-Wee Darling			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:56)
Anytime Is the Right Time		Public Domain	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:55)
My Baby Left Me		Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:27)
Nobody Wants Me		Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:41)
Star Bootlegger		Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:35)
Too Much Competition		Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:50)
Second Man Blues		Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:49)
Pearly Lee			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:47)
Love Me Mama			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(3:08)
Never No More			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(3:02)
Where Did You Stay Last Night?			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:47)
I'm Gonna Dig Myself a Hole		Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(3:15)
I'm Gonna Dig Myself a Hole [Alternate Take]	...	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:57)
Goin' Back to Georgia			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:37)
Mr. So and So		Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:38)
Do It If You Want To			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:43)
Keep on Drinkin'			Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup	(2:38)

Credits

Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (Guitar), Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (Vocals), Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (Main Performer), Ransom Knowling (Bass), Judge Riley (Drums)