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Leroy Carr – How Long How Long Blues

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Leroy Carr composed and recorded almost 200 sides during his short lifetime, and the 23 best are included here! * Carr was one of forefathers of "urban blues," usually applied to post-WWII blues band music. He teamed with the great guitarist Scrapper Blackwell and became one of the top blues stars of his day.

Track Listing:
1. How Long How Long Blues - 3:07   2. How Long How Long Blues, No. 2 - 2:46   3. Prison Bound Blues - 3:06   4. Gambler's Blues - 3:08   5. Naptown Blues - 2:45   6. The New How Long How Long Blues - 3:06   7. Rainy Day Blues - 3:21   8. I'm Going Back to Tennessee - 3:14   9. Goodbye Blues - 2:47   10. Sloppy Drunk Blues - 2:56   11. Long Road Blues - 3:12   12. Low Down Dog Blues - 2:46   13. How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone - 2:52   14. Midnight Hour Blues - 3:05   15. Mean Mistreater Mama - 3:04   16. Hurry Down Sunshine - 3:34   17. Shady Lane Blues - 3:42   18. Blues Before Sunrise - 3:32   19. Barrell House Woman - 2:52   20. I Believe I'll Make a Change - 2:57   21. Hard Hearted Papa - 3:07   22. Arlena - 3:03   23. When the Sun Goes Down - 2:55

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