The Frank Stokes Victor Recordings (1928-1929)

by Frank Stokes

Overview

This 20-song compilation of Frank Stokes' late-'20s recordings for the Victor label is a more expansive version of the Stokes collection available on Yazoo Records, with very little overlap between the two. The sound is variable, as is usually the case with Document's releases, some songs sounding like they came from decent master sources and others purely of academic interest, in terms of the playback quality. What isn't variable is the quality of Stokes' playing, singing, and songwriting, which is filled with wry humor throughout, veiling a certain degree of pride and restlessness, and all manner of clever lyrical and musical conceits. This disc is well worth owning in tandem with CDs devoted to Stokes' work with the Mississippi Sheiks. ~ Bruce Eder

Product Details

Release Date:	05/27/1994
Label:	Document
UPC:	0714298501322

Tracks

1. Downtown Blues
2. Downtown Blues
3. Bedtime Blues
4. What's the Matter Blues
5. Mistreatin' Blues
6. It Won't Be Long Now
7. It Won't Be Long Now
8. Nehi Mamma Blues
9. I Got Mine
10. Stomp That Thing
11. 'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do, Pt. 1 (Take 1)
12. 'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do, Pt. 2
13. 'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do, Pt. 1 (Take 2)
14. Take Me Back
15. How Long
16. South Memphis Blues
17. Bunker Hill Blues
18. Right Now Blues
19. Shiney Town Blues
20. Frank Stokes' Dream
21. Memphis Rounders Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Frank Stokes   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Will Batts   Violin
Dan Sane   Guitar

Technical Credits

Johnny Parth   Compilation Producer
Frank Stokes   Composer
Dan Sane   Composer
Robert Prince   Composer
Chris Smith   Liner Notes
Clarence Williams   Composer
Porter Grainger   Composer