Blues From the Cotton Fields

by Carolina Slim

Blues From the Cotton Fields cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1954
  • Label: Savoy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 31:04
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Highlighting the distinct, ragtime-influenced fingerpicking of the Piedmont style, this release captures the raw essence of Southeastern rural music. Carolina Slim delivers authentic, deeply rhythmic acoustic blues with a relaxed but propulsive momentum. The recordings serve as a vital link between pre-war rural traditions and the post-war blues revival.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic

Tracklist

  1. Pick Me Up On Your Way Down (2:30)
  2. Facing The Wall (3:00)
  3. Two Empty Arms (2:32)
  4. When My Conscience Hurts The Most (2:10)
  5. A Way To Free Myself (2:44)
  6. Who Will Buy The Wine (2:34)
  7. I'll Catch You When You Fall (2:29)
  8. Bow Down Your Head And Cry (2:31)
  9. I Go Anywhere (2:41)
  10. Right Back At Your Door (2:42)
  11. I Walked Out On Heaven (When I Walked Out On You) (2:27)
  12. I Don't Mind Saying (2:44)

Credits

  • Charlie Walker - primary artist, songwriter, adapted by
  • Harry Schring - artwork
  • Burton Levy - songwriter
  • Glenn Reeves - songwriter
  • Hank Mills - songwriter
  • Bill Anderson - songwriter
  • Joe Hayes - written-by
  • Billy Mize - songwriter

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