Here in Vol 3 are 20 more examples of Texas Blues from the late forties and early fifties. Texas had been amongst the first states to provide a distinctive sound and style in the 1920's with the Country Blues. Again in the late Forties came a new sound often led by guitaristsinfluenced by T- Bone Walker playing in front of a sax led bands. On this volume we can hear more of Goree Carter one of T-Bones most devout disciples, he plays on 8 of these tracks. Also present are musicians like Henry Hayes and Lonnie Lyons who played on many sessions, as well as some of the major R&B stars of the day who recorded in Houston whilst on nationwide tours.

Track Listing

• Carl Campbell And Orchestra - Goin Down To Nashville
• Robert Smith - Freeway Boogie
• Willie Johnson And His Orchestra - Sampson St. Boogie
• Peppermint Harris - Fat Girl Boogie
• Goree Carter And His Hepcats - I'll Send You
• Joe 'Papoose' Fritz - Better Wake Up Baby
• Joe 'Papoose' Fritz - Real Fine Girl
• Elmore Nixon And His Orchestra - You See Me Smiling
• Fatman Smith & Caladonia's Boys Orchestra - Giddy Up, Giddy Up
• Memphis Slim And His Orchestra - Live Like A King
• Walter Brown with Jay McShann's Orchestra - The Search
• Walter Brown with Jay McShann's Orchestra - ABC Rules
• Lonnie Lyons - His Piano And Orchestra - Helpless
• Henry Hayes - I'm Just Another Fool
• Goree Carter - I've Got News For You
• Rocky Thompson And His Guitar - Bullcorn Blues
• Lonnie Lyons - His Piano And Orchestra - Betrayed
• Marie Adams - I'm Gonna Play The Honky Tonks
• Sonny Parker with Gladys Hampton's Blue Boys - Worried Life Blues
• Jimmy McCracklin And His Orchestra - She's Gone

Additional Details

Label: Acrobat

Genre: Blues

Release Date: 11/08/11

UPC: 824046400521