Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order, Vol. 2 (1930-1932) by The Allen Brothers (The Chattanooga Boys)

Label: Document Records.

Release Date: September 7, 1998.

Recording Time: 69 minutes.

Recording Date: November 22, 1930 - December 5, 1932.

Release Info: Compilation (DOCD 8034) Studio Recording.

Styles: Old-Timey, Country, Country Blues.

The second of three CDs that reissue all of the recordings by the Allen Brothers features the duo (Austin Allen on vocals and banjo, Lee Allen on kazoo, guitar, and occasional singing) performing 23 selections during seven sessions cut in Memphis, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Camden, New Jersey. The pioneering country group performs such numbers as "A New Salty Dog," "Preacher Blues," "Slide Daddy, Slide," "Shake It, Ida, Shake It," "Mother-in-Law Blues," "Crossfiring Blues," and "Fruit Jar Blues." Of their three Document discs, this is the most rewarding one. ~ Scott Yanow

Credits: Allen Brothers - primary artist; Austin Allen - banjo, harmonica, vocals; Lee Allen & His Band - guitar, kazoo, vocals; Johnny Parth - compilation producer, producer; Don Robey - composer; Tony Russell - discography, liner notes; Gerhard Wessely - remastering.

Tracklist: 

01. A New Salty Dog (2:35)

02. Preacher Blues (3:11)

03. When You Leave, You'll Leave Me Sad (3:05)

04. Chattanooga Mama (2:56)

05. It's Too Bad For You (2:36)

06. Slide Daddy, Slide (2:52)

07. Pile Drivin' Papa (2:32)

08. Shake It, Ida, Shake It (2:36)

09. Roll It Down (2:53)

10. Mother-In-Law Blues (2:40)

11. Unlucky Man (3:11)

12. Laughin' And Cryin' (3:00)

13. Monkey Blues (3:05)

14. Glorious Night Blues (3:07)

15. Inspiration (3:02)

16. Crossfiring Blues (2:48)

17. I'll Be Here A Long, Long Time (3:17)

18. It Can't Be Done (2:55)

19. Windowshade Blues (2:48)

20. Maybe Next Week Sometime No. 2 (3:03)

21. Fruit Jar Blues (3:21)

22. Lightning Bug Blues (2:48)

23. Warm Knees Blues (2:58)

Recording places and dates:

Tracks 1-2: Memphis, TN, November 22, 1930

Tracks 3-7: Charlotte, NC, May 20, 1931

Tracks 8-13: Charlotte, NC, May 21, 1931

Tracks 14-15: Atlanta, GA, February 17, 1932

Tracks 16-18: Atlanta, GA, February 18, 1932

Tracks 19-20: Atlanta, GA, February 19, 1932

Tracks 21-23: Camden, NJ, December 5, 1932

Notes:

Special thanks to Doug Seroff.

Original recordings from the collections of Joe Bussard, Keith Chandler, Johnny Parth, Karl Weiss.