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 The Fieldstones
Memphis Blues Today!
High Water Recording Company
LP
$9
Memphis' beloved Fieldstones provided the soundtrack for good times for many years on their town's soul/blues club scene. On this album they tackle a number of traditional tunes by artists such as Robert Johnson and Lightnin' Hopkins and reinterpret them in a more modern context, and also deliver funky instrumentals such as "The Squeeze". Cut in 1981 and '82, this release also marked the first LP on the High Water label, who subsequently put out records by RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Jessie Mae Hemphill, and Ranie Burnette, as well as a bunch other cool lesser knows, some of which we've got in stock. Check out an in-depth appreciation of the Fieldstones at Perfect Sound Forever and a clip of a later incarnation of the group on Youtube.
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 The Gospel Writers
Blind Barnabas / Oh, My Lordy Lord
High Water Recording Company
45 RPM 7"
$4
Hot a cappella gospel from Memphis' Gospel Writers quintet, recorded in 1982. "Blind Barnabas" is especially strong, with the group shifting gears mid-song and lead tenor George Rooks wrecking the house. Comes in a picture sleeve with notes by Kip Lornell, whose name you may recognize from the Blue Ridge Institute releases we've stocked here (as well as on many other books, LPs, CDs, etc.). Last available copies.
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 The Harmonizers
I'll be Satisfied / Trampin'
High Water Recording Company
45 RPM 7"
$4
Sweet a cappella gospel from a quartet based out of Memphis who were noted for their complex harmonies. The Harmonizers were led by Mr. Elijah Ruffin, who also sang with the Sunshine Jolly Boosters Quartet, the Four Stars of Harmony, and the Orange Mound Specials. These tracks were recorded in 1982 and produced by Kip Lornell.
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 Hezekiah and the Houserockers
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High Water Recording Company
LP
$9
Very enjoyable blues from a unique guitar / trombone / drum trio that was based out of the lower Mississippi Valley. Each member of the multi-generational group came from a distinct musical background, which resulted in their blues having touches of jazz, fife and drum, R&B, country, and more. Recorded in Natchez, Mississippi, in 1983, this release also features extensive liner notes from producer Dr. David Evans.