The Very Best Of Skip James

~ Release by Skip James (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

CD 1
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1Devil Got My Woman
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (in 1931-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (in 1931-02)
part of:
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2006)
recording of:
Devil Got My Woman (in 1931-02)
lyricist and composer:
Skip James (in 1931)
publisher:
Wynwood Music Company Inc
3:01
2I'm So Glad
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (in 1931-02) and United States (in 1931-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James
recording of:
I’m So Glad (in 1931-02)
lyricist and composer:
Skip James
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Essex Music, Tro Essex Music Ltd and Wynwood Music Company Inc
part of:
Prelude: Happiness / I’m So Glad
2:54
3Jesus Is a Mighty Good Leader
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
recording of:
Jesus Is a Mighty Good Leader (in 1931-02)
lyricist and composer:
Skip James
3:01
4Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (in 1931-02) and United States (in 1931-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James
part of:
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2011)
recording of:
Hard Time Killin’ Floor Blues (in 1931-02)
lyricist and composer:
Skip James
publisher:
Wynwood Music Company Inc
2:51
5Special Rider Blues
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (in 1931-02) and United States (in 1931-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James
recording of:
Special Rider Blues (in 1931-02)
writer:
Son House
3:09
6Be Ready When He Comes
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
recording of:
Be Ready When He Comes (in 1931-02)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Ferdinand Kraemer and Peter Krause
2:57
7If You Haven't Any Hay Get on Down the Road
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
piano:
Skip James (in 1931-02)
vocals:
Skip James (in 1931-02)
2:55
8Illinois Blues
recorded in:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States (in 1964-11)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (in 1964-11)
3:36
9I Don't Want a Woman to Stay Out All Night
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (in 1966)
recorded at:
The 2nd Fret in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1966)
4:39
10Cypress Grove Blues
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (in 1931-02)
guitar:
Skip James (in 1931-02)
vocals:
Skip James (in 1931-02)
3:13
11Back-Water Blues
recorded in:
Bloomington, Indiana, United States (on 1968-03-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (on 1968-03-30)
7:52
12Look at the People
recorded in:
Bloomington, Indiana, United States (on 1968-03-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (on 1968-03-30)
2:27
13Sorry for to Leave You
recorded in:
Bloomington, Indiana, United States (on 1968-03-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (on 1968-03-30)
1:57
14Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning
recorded in:
Bloomington, Indiana, United States (on 1968-03-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (on 1968-03-30)
1:58
15Look Down the Road
recorded in:
Bloomington, Indiana, United States (on 1968-03-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (on 1968-03-30)
3:50
16Lorenzo Blues
recorded in:
Bloomington, Indiana, United States (on 1968-03-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (on 1968-03-30)
5:43
17Devil Got My Woman (In Concert)
recorded in:
Bloomington, Indiana, United States (on 1968-03-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (on 1968-03-30)
6:16
18I'm So Glad (In Concert)
recorded in:
Bloomington, Indiana, United States (on 1968-03-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (on 1968-03-30)
3:13
19Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues (In Concert)
recorded in:
Bloomington, Indiana, United States (on 1968-03-30)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (on 1968-03-30)
2:46