Sykes,Roosevelt Blues & Boogie: Later Years 1950-1957 CD

Pianist Roosevelt Sykes was a true star of both the pre and post war eras of rhythm & blues and there's little disagreement that Sykes was one of the most influential and pioneering of urban blues piano players in the genre's history. This collection from Jasmine looks at the recordings he made between 1950 and 1957 and represent the last tracks he made for blues and r&b market in America. Shortly after this period he became an international attraction and concentrated on LP releases for the rest of his career. From the opening track "Drivin' Wheel" through to "She's Jail Bait" you'll be treated to his pounding piano boogies and risqu? lyrics - all of which made Roosevelt so entertaining.

1. DrivinÆ Wheel 2. Rock It 3. West Helena Blues 4. Mail Box Blues 5. Winter Time Blues 6. Blues NÆ Boogie 7. Fine And Brown 8. Lucky Blues 9. Raining In My Heart 10. Heavy Heart 11. WalkinÆ This Boogie 12. Four OÆclock Blues 13. To Hot To Hold 14. Something Like That 15. Security Blues 16. Listen To My Song (SheÆs The One For Me) 17. Toy Piano Blues 18. Come Back Baby 19. Been Through The Mill 20. Ruthie Lee 21. Number 44 22. Tell Me True 23. Boogie Sykes 24. Sweet Old Chicago 25. Blood Stains 26. Hush Oh Hush 27. Crazy Fox 28. SheÆs Jail Bait