Blues on the South Side

by Homesick James

Blues on the South Side cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1965
  • Label: Prestige
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:41
  • Community rating: 3.68/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Known for his heavily distorted, viciously aggressive slide guitar style, Homesick James steps out from his usual role as a session sideman for this phenomenal solo debut. 'Blues on the South Side' is a raw, blistering representation of the electrified Chicago blues sound, deeply echoing the influence of his cousin, Elmore James. It is an essential, often under-recognized document of the mid-60s electric blues transition.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. The Woman I'm Lovin' (2:06)
  2. She May Be Your Woman (2:41)
  3. Goin' Down Swingin' (3:46)
  4. Homesick's Shuffle (4:14)
  5. Johnny Mae (3:32)
  6. Gotta Move (2:33)
  7. Lonesome Road (3:23)
  8. Working With Homesick (3:21)
  9. The Cloud Is Crying (3:28)
  10. Homesick's Blues (3:08)
  11. Crawlin' (2:06)
  12. Stones In My Passway (3:18)

Credits

  • Homesick James - primary artist, vocals, guitar
  • Eddie Taylor - bass
  • Clifton James - drums
  • Lafayette Leake - piano
  • Pete Welding - sleeve notes
  • James Williamson - songwriter
  • Traditional - songwriter

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