One of greatest Blues shouters of all time, Big Joe Turner began his career in the late 1930s as a singing waiter. Here are 18 classic recordings made between 1940 and 1946, many originally released without Joe's name to the fore, featuring such Jazz and Boogie greats as Pete Johnson, Don Byas, Benny Carter, Freddie Slack, Joe Sullivan and Coleman Hawkins. These are the foundations of Rock and Roll. Tracks include 'How Long, How Long Blues', 'Blues In The Night', 'Rocks in My Bed', 'SK Blues' and 'My Gal's A Jockey'.

Track Listing

• How Long How Long Blues
• Shake It And Break It
• Low Down Dirty Shame
• I Can't Give You Anything But Love
• Joe Turner Blues
• Beale Street Blues
• Goin' To Chicago
• Sun Risin' Blues
• Rocks In My Bed
• Blues In The Night
• Cry Baby Blues
• I got A Gal For Everyday Of The week
• Little Bittie Gal's Blues
• SK Blues Pt 1
• SK Blues Pt 2
• Johnson And Turner Blues
• My Gals A Jockey
• I'm Still In The Dark

Additional Details

Label: Fabulous

Genre: Blues

Release Date: 11/08/11

UPC: 824046014926