Queen Of The Delta Blues 1929 - 1937

back in stock. 124 track box set of remastered recordings from 1929 - 1937. there were many outstanding female blues vocalists of the first half of the 20th century, but minnie not only sang, she was also an accomplished guitarist and wrote many of her songs. memphis minnie is the real thing. she's raw, bold and can play some mean guitar. her playing ranges from gut bucket (a la robert johnson) to a more rocking style, later popularized by the likes of chuck berry (who is rumored to have recorded a jam session with her). stand out cuts are 'When the Levee Breaks', 'new orleans stop time,' 'call the fire wagon,' and the unabashedly sexual, 'i'd rather see him dead.' also of note are 'he's in the ring' and 'joe louis strut,' which are both tributes to the former heavyweight champion.