Homesick James - Chicago Slide Guitar Legend
Review by Sissel Storli
Chicago Slide Guitar Legend by Homesick James is a remarkable album that showcases the talent and skill of the legendary blues musician. The album features 12 tracks that are a mix of Homesick James' original compositions and some classic blues covers.
From the opening track, "Homesick's Shuffle," Homesick James' mastery of the slide guitar is evident. His playing is smooth, soulful, and full of emotion. The album is a testament to his influence on the Chicago blues scene and his contribution to the evolution of the genre.
The album also features some excellent guest musicians, including Johnny B. Moore, who adds some fantastic guitar work to "Moore's Boogie." The tracks "My Kind of Woman" and "Can't Afford to Do It" are standout performances that showcase Homesick James' vocal ability in addition to his guitar playing.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Mae (Take 2) | 2:40 | |
| Lonesome Old Train (Take1) | 2:48 | |
| Queen's Rock | 2:54 | |
| Homesick Blues | 3:01 | |
| Williamson Shuffle | 2:34 | |
| 12th Street Station | 2:37 | |
| Lonesome Blues | 2:15 | |
| Set A Date | 2:35 | |
| Dirty Rat | 2:17 | |
| Late Hours After Midnight | 2:43 | |
| Wartime | 2:53 | |
| Can't Afford To Do It | 2:27 | |
| Crutch & Cane | 2:34 | |
| Crossroads | 2:44 | |
| Lonesome Old Train (Take 2) | 2:52 | |
| Whiskey Headed Woman | 2:37 | |
| My Baby's Sweet | 2:53 | |
| Long, Lonesome Day | 2:20 | |
| My Baby's Gone | 3:04 | |
| Sunnyland / Homesick Special | 3:11 | |
| Got To Move | 2:00 | |
| My Kind Of Woman | 3:18 | |
| Can't Hold Out | 3:02 | |
| Farmer's Blues | 3:03 | |
| The Woman I Love | 2:37 | |
| Williamson's Boogie | 2:48 |
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Baritone Saxophone | Donald Hankins (tracks: 16) |
| Bass | Alfred Elkins (tracks: 1 to 15), Milton Rector (tracks: 16, 17), Willie Dixon (tracks: 25, 26) |
| Drums | Clifton James (tracks: 16, 17, 25, 26), Willie Knowling (tracks: 21, 22), Willie Williams (tracks: 18 to 20) |
| Guitar | Evans Spencer (tracks: 23, 24), Hound Dog Taylor (tracks: 21, 22), Johnny Shines (tracks: 7 to 10) |
| Harmonica | Snooky Pryor (tracks: 11 to 15) |
| Piano | Lafayette Leake (tracks: 16, 17), Lazy Bill Lucas (tracks: 1 to 15, 21, 22), Sunnyland Slim (tracks: 18 to 20), Willie Mabon (tracks: 25, 26) |
| Vocals | Homesick James |
| Washboard | Washboard Sam (tracks: 23, 24) |
Notes
- Pictured on cover Jimmy Walker & Homesick James
- Recorded in Chicago, Ill., 12 June 1952 (tracks 1 to 6), 23 Jan 1953 (tracks 7 to 10), 11 Aug 1953 (tracks 11 to 15), 1962 (tracks 21, 22), 23 July 1963 (tracks 16, 17), 26 Mar 1964 (tacks 23, 24), Aug 1964 (tracks 25, 26), and Dec 1971 (tracks 18 to 20).
- 4 page booklet.
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Matrix / Runout: 021298-07CD **1997-51713*2B+About Homesick James
Real Name
- John William Henderson.
Name Vars
- Home Sick James
- Homesick James Williamson
- James
Aliases
- James Williamson
- William Henderson
