Win The War Blues: Blues & World War Ii / Various Win The War Blues: Blues & World War Ii / Various CD

Win the War Blues is a collection of blues and r&b songs by major artists reflecting the African American experience of the Second World War. Starting with songs about recruitment followed by songs about the actual conflict and the eventual return to peacetime. Stars featured include, Louis Jordan, Champion Jack Dupree, Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny Boy Williamson, Tampa Red, Brownie McGhee and more. In general, bluesmen were in favour of America's involvement and did their best to stir up enthusiasm for the task as can be heard on these 25 tracks. Fans of this set will also be interested in "Back To Korea Blues" (JASMCD3150) which covers the blues & r&b artists involvement in The Korean War. Fully detailed liner notes.

1. Big Bill Broonzy: Unemployment Stomp 2. Little Bill Gaither: Army Bound Blues 3. Sonny Boy Williamson: War Time Blues 4. Blind Boy Fuller: When You Are Gone 5. Yank Rachell: Army Man Blues 6. Tony Hollins: Stamp Blues 7. Tampa Red: YouÆd Better Be Ready To Go 8. Doctor Clayton: æ41 Blues 9. Brownie Mcghee: Swing, Soldier, Swing 10. Roosevelt Sykes: Training Camp Blues 11. Big Bill Broonzy: In The Army Now 12. Jazz Gillum: War Time Blues 13. Joe Mccoy: Got To Go Blues 14. Lonnie Johnson: The Last Call 15. Doctor Clayton: Pearl Harbor Blues 16. Son House: American Defense 17. David Edwards: The Army Blues 18. Buster Brown: War Song 19. Skoodle Dum Doo ; Sheffield: Gas Ration Blues 20. Louis Jordan: You CanÆt Get That No More 21. Sonny Boy Williamson: Win The War Blues 22. Hot Lips Page: Uncle SamÆs Blues 23. Soldier Boy Houston: In The Army Since 1941 24. Johnny MooreÆs Three Blazers: End OÆ War Blues 25. Champion Jack Dupree: F.D.R. Blues