album · February 22, 2000
The Folkways Years: 1959–1973
Smithsonian Folkways RecordingsSee this day
bluesrhythm and blues
A comprehensive look at Memphis Slim's output for Folkways, spanning his most prolific period with the label.
- The compilation draws from albums recorded between 1959 and 1973.
- The collection includes Slim's interpretations of blues standards and his own compositions.
- Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is known for its archival and reissue projects in American traditional music.
Memphis Slim was a Chicago blues pianist and singer known for his powerful voice and intricate solo work. He was a prolific recording artist whose career spanned over five decades, influencing countless musicians in blues and beyond. In 2000, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings released "The Folkways Years: 1959–1973," a compilation that captured a significant portion of his work for the label. This collection arrived late in his career, after he had already established a global reputation as a blues legend.
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