Chess Records 1970
Drop Down Mama conclusively demonstrates that Chess Records' roster of blues singers was extremely deep and focuses on artists other than the "Big Four" of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, and Sonny Boy Williamson #2. Some researchers and embittered musicians have contended that Leonard Chess deliberately signed other performers to contracts and then withheld the release of their recordings so as not to undercut the success of his established hit-makers. The high quality of many unreleased sides that have appeared on numerous subsequent Chess anthologies over the years lends some support to that theory. However, it should be noted that the material on this compilation was recorded between 1949-1952, long before Wolf, Walter, and Sonny Boy had achieved star status.
If you are a fan of late 1940s-early 1950s Chicago blues, Drop Down Mama is an essential addition to your collection.
Side 1.
1. So Glad I Found You - Shoe Shine Johnny (Shines)
2. Sweet Black Angel - Robert Nighthawk
3. Anna Lee - Robert Nighthawk
4. One of These Days - Big Boy Spires
5. Drop Down Mama - Honey Boy Edwards
6. Playhouse - Floyd Jones
7. Murmur Low - Big Boy Spires
Side 2.
8. You Can't Live Long - Floyd Jones
9. Joliet Blues - Shoe Shine Johnny (Shines)
10. Jackson Town Gal - Robert Nighthawk
11. Return Mail Blues - Robert Nighthawk
12. Crying - Blue Smitty & His String Men
13. Sad Story - Blue Smitty & His String Men
14. Dark Road - Floyd Jones
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