Blind Teddy Darby – Complete Recorded Works (1929-1937)
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With the exception of two songs that have not been found, the complete recordings of singer/guitarist Blind Teddy Darby are on this CD. An expressive if not overly memorable singer, Darby appeared on 20 selections recorded at five sessions (one apiece for Paramount, Victor, Bluebird, Vocalion, and Decca) that took place two years apart from each other. The instrumentation and personnel changed from session to session, ranging from unaccompanied performances by Darby to a jam on What Am I to Do that includes cornetist Baby Jay, trombonist Ike Rodgers, and pianist Roosevelt Sykes.
This CD gives collectors a chance to very easily have the lifework of an obscure but worthy blues performer. – Scott Yanow
13. The Scarlet Thread In The Window - Rev. F.W. McGee
12. Dirt Dauber Blues - Memphis Minnie
12. Honey Blues - J.T. "Funny Paper" Smith
16. Georgia Bo Bo - King David's Jug Band
18. The Jinx Blues (No. 2) - Son House
1. Harmaniac Blues - Five Harmaniacs
1. Another Fool Like Me - Jesse Thomas
9. Levee Camp Man (Take 2) - Charlie Spand
7. Wash You, Make You Clean (take 2) - Elder J.E. Burch
2. Heart Breakin' Blues (take 1) - Sweet Pease Spivey
15. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea - Four Vagabonds with Janette
12. Pitty-Pat Blues - Blind Teddy Darby (As Blind Squire Turner)