Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 (1949-1952)

• Artist: Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
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• Release Date: June 02, 1994
• Total Time: 61:13
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: 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	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 (Vocals), Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (Guitar), Ransom Knowling (Bass), Judge Riley (Drums)