The Bessie Smith Story, Vol. 1

by Bessie Smith

The Bessie Smith Story, Vol. 1 cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 16 November 1951
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.69/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Initiating Columbia's comprehensive reissue series, this volume gathers seminal 1920s recordings from the 'Empress of the Blues.' Accompanied by early jazz luminaries including Louis Armstrong, her booming, authoritative vocal delivery set the definitive standard for classic female blues performers.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. St. Louis Blues
  2. I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle
  3. You've Been A Good Ole Wagon
  4. Sobbin Hearted Blues
  5. Reckless Blues
  6. J.C. Holmes Blues
  7. Careless Love Blues
  8. Cold In Hand Blues
  9. Nashville Woman's Blues
  10. Jailhouse Blues
  11. Ticket Agent Ease Your Window Down
  12. Down Hearted Blues

Credits

  • Bill Berry - written-by
  • Michael Stipe - written-by
  • Mike Mills - written-by
  • Peter Buck - written-by
  • Bessie Smith - Primary Artist, Voice
  • Fred Longshaw - Harmonium, Piano
  • Clarence Williams - Piano
  • Irving Johns - Piano
  • Charlie Green - Trombone
  • Louis Armstrong - Trumpet
  • Robert Robbins - Violin

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