Various Artists Blues Hangover: Excello Blues Label : Excello Released :26 August 1997 Format : Mp3@320
rious Artists Blues Hangover: Excello Blues Label : Excello Released :26 August 1997 Format : Mp3@320
This two disc, 43 track collection collects up a treasure trove of rare and unissued performances from the vaults of Excello Records. All but one of the 17 tracks collected on the first disc were produced by Jay Miller in his Crowley, Louisiana studio, home of Excello's unmistakable 'swamp blues' sound. The first 10 tracks are by Jimmy Anderson, who impersonates the vocal and harmonica style of Jimmy Reed so pervasively, it's downright eerie. Three tracks from Whispering Smith, a stray Lightnin' Slim cut and both sides of the mysterious Blue Charlie single are aboard, as well as rare singles from the equally mysterious Ole Sonny Boy, Little Al (Gunter) and Little Sonny. But the true find here are the first time release of 15 tracks from a 1966 audition tape by one Early Drane. For all intents and purposes, this appears to be the same 'Earl Draines' that recorded for the label as part of The Blues Rockers ("Calling All Cows") in the mid 50s. But these remarkable tapes are the man alone in his living room, singing and playing a quirky collection of original material, blues and gospel covers that careen from brilliant to downright loony. Add to this lineup four tracks by Detroit bluesman Baby Boy Warren (featuring Sonny Boy Williamson on harmonica) and two early 60s stereo swingers by the little known James Stewart and you've got an Excello rarities packages that's pretty hard to beat.
Tracklist Disc 1 1 I'm a King Bee Jimmy Anderson 3:00 2 Going Through the Park Jimmy Anderson 2:25 3 Naggin’ Woman Jimmy Anderson 2:19 4 Nothing in This World Jimmy Anderson 2:37 5 Frankie & Johnny Jimmy Anderson 3:17 6 Love Me Babe Jimmy Anderson 2:56 7 Goin' Crazy Over TV Jimmy Anderson 2:33 8 Ain't Gonna Let Her Go Jimmy Anderson 2:25 9 Rats & Roaches on Your Mind Jimmy Anderson 2:20 10 Going Through the Park (Alt) Jimmy Anderson 2:25 11 Don't Bring No Friend (Breakdown take) Blue Charlie 3:02 12 I'm Gonna Kill That Hen Blue Charlie 2:47 13 Harmonica Twist Whispering Smith 2:08 14 Please Give Me One More Chance Whispering Smith 2:59 15 Wake Up Old Maid Whispering Smith 2:09 16 Death Valley Blues Lightnin' Slim 3:00 17 Love Shock Little Sonny 1:56 18 I'll Love You Baby Little Sonny 2:05 19 No Jive Little Al 3:14 20 Little Lean Woman ittle Al 2:05 21 You Better Change Ole Sonny Boy 2:21 22 Blues and Misery Ole Sonny Boy 2:50
Disc 2 1 I'm Leaving This Morning Early Drane 2:49 2 I Hate to See You Leave Early Drane 3:10 3 My New Chevrolet Early Drane 2:35 4 Evil Ways Blues Early Drane 2:36 5 Find My Little Darlin' Early Drane 2:06 6 Look on Yonders Wall Early Drane 2:15 7 Nobody Prayin' Early Drane 2:34 8 Were You There Early Drane 2:52 9 My Little Banty Early Drane 4:04 10 Take a Little Walk With Me Early Drane 3:57 11 Hillbilly Serenade Early Drane 2:33 12 I'm Gonna Scratch Your Back, Part 1 Early Drane 3:45 13 Honey Bee Lonely Early Drane 3:20 14 I'm Gonna Scratch Your Back, Part 2 Early Drane 3:45 15 Late in the Evening Early Drane 4:04 16 Not Welcome Anymore Baby Boy Warren with Sonny Boy Williamson 2:50 17 Bring My Machine Gun Baby Boy Warren with Sonny Boy Williamson 2:48 18 Chuck-A-Luck Baby Boy Warren with Sonny Boy Williamson 3:13 19 Hello Stranger Baby Boy Warren with Sonny Boy Williamson 2:43 20 Whey I Met You Baby Jolly George 3:03 21 She's Got Me Jolly George 2:16  
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Excello Blues Rarities - Blues Hangover 2/2-01 I'm Leaving This Morning.mp3
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Excello Blues Rarities - Blues Hangover 2/2-02 I Hate To See You Leave.mp3
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Excello Blues Rarities - Blues Hangover 2/2-03 My New Chevrolet.mp3
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Excello Blues Rarities - Blues Hangover 2/2-04 Evil Ways Blues.mp3
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Excello Blues Rarities - Blues Hangover 2/2-05 Find My Little Darlin'.mp3
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Excello Blues Rarities - Blues Hangover 2/2-06 Look On Yonders Wall.mp3
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Excello Blues Rarities - Blues Hangover 2/2-07 Nobody Prayin'.mp3
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Excello Blues Rarities - Blues Hangover 2/2-13 Honey Bee Lonely.mp3
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Excello Blues Rarities - Blues Hangover 2/2-15 Late In The Evening.mp3
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Excello Blues Rarities - Blues Hangover 2/2-20 Whey I Met You Baby.mp3
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Excello Blues Rarities - Blues Hangover 2/2-21 She's Got Me.mp3