Allen,Annisteen Fujiyama Mama: The Solo Singles 1945-1955 CD

In the immediate post war years, through to the mid-1950s and the emergence of rock and roll, African American audiences were entertained by a huge number of quite remarkable talents. The subject of this collection, Annisteen Allen was one of the greatest vocalists of the early r&b and jazz markets. Includes her hit "Baby I'm Doing It" which was an answer disc to "Baby Don't Do It" by The "5" Royales and of course her most famous song, the original "Fujiyama Mama". Strangely Annisteen was undervalued despite the fact she could hold her own at any time with the major femme stars of the day like Ruth Brown and LaVern Baker. Her strong vocals have long been popular with blues collectors and rock and roll fans alike and she was indeed one of the greatest vocalists of the era. This collection is the first to concentrate solely on her solo records.

1. I've Got Big Bulging Eyes (For You) 2. I Want a Man (Who's Gonna Do Right) 3. The Blues Done Got Me and Gone 4. More, More, More 5. She Lost Her Re-Bop 6. Give It Up ('Cause You Can't Take It with You) 7. I Know How to Do It 8. Arkansas 9. Cloudy Day Blues 10. Lies, Lies, Lies 11. Hard to Get Along 12. Too Long 13. The Bittersweet 14. The Bluest Blues 15. Baby I'm Doin' It 16. Yes I Know 17. Trying to Live Without You 18. My Baby Keeps Rollin' 19. Wanted 20. My Brand of Loving 21. I Don't Want No Substitute 22. Down By the River 23. No More Lovin' 24. Take a Chance on Me 25. I've Got Troubles 26. Nothing Can Replace You 27. Fujiyama Mama 28. Wheels of Love 29. Mine All Mine