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Sam McGee“Grand Dad Of The Country Pickers”CD 9009
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Buy It Now!
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Sam McGee was one of the first members of the Grand Ole Opry in the mid 1920s and was still a regular performer in 1974 when the program moved to Opryland. His recording career began in 1926 when he accompanied banjoist-singer-comic Uncle Dave Macon on 5 selections. Sam went on to make fine recordings on his own which so far remain largely un-re-issued. He was heavily influenced by African-American blues guitar players as this recording presents ample evidence. The recordings on this CD were produced in 1969 and 1970 by Mike Seeger with Goldie Stewart on bass and Clifton McGee on second guitar. The CD contains all of Arhoolie LP 5012 plus two (the last two) previously unissued selections.
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Listen to some of the tracks!! (uses RealAudio®) 1. Sam McGee Stomp 2. Fuller Blues 3. Burglar Bold 4. Dew Drop 5. Jesse James 6. Ching Chong 7. Blackberry Blossom 8. Wheels 9. How Great Thou Art 10. When The Wagon Was New 11. Franklin Blues 12. Penitentiary Blues 13. Pig Ankle Rag 14. Railroad Blues 15. Buckdancer's Choice 16. Black Mountain Rag 17. Wayfaring Stranger |
REVIEW “... it is essentially a McGee showcase ‚ he plays guitar, banjo and banjo-guitar, all in a most accomplished fashion.... Apart from re-recording his earlier solos, Sam demonstrates how well he performed in so many differing styles ‚ sentimental songs, waltzes, blues, ballads and even more up-to-date numbers like the sixties instrumental hit, 'Wheels' all get exemplary treatment.... the performances here are impressively skillful, thoroughly listenable and joyously entertaining.”(Pat Harrison — Blues & Rhythm) |
