Name: The Rough Guide to Memphis Minnie
Brand: Memphis Minnie

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2023-10-06

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Memphis Minnie

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Blues / Gospel

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Rough Guide

Memphis Minnie, born Lizzie Douglas in 1897, was a pioneering blues musician and songwriter. She gained recognition for her powerful vocals and skillful guitar playing. With a career spanning over four decades, she recorded hundreds of songs that showcased her unique style and storytelling abilities. Known for her strong personality and independent spirit, Memphis Minnie paved the way for future female artists in the male-dominated blues industry. Her contributions to music continue to inspire generations of musicians.
Throughout her career, Memphis Minnie released numerous successful recordings, including hits like "Bumble Bee" and "Me and My Chauffeur Blues." Her music combined elements of traditional Delta blues with urban influences, creating a distinctive sound that resonated with audiences across the country. As one of the few female blues artists of her time, she faced many challenges but persevered through sheer talent and determination.
Memphis Minnie's impact on the blues genre cannot be overstated. Her songs have been covered by countless artists over the years, solidifying her status as a true icon of American music. Whether it was through heartfelt ballads or upbeat boogie-woogie tunes, she captivated listeners with her raw emotion and impeccable musicianship. Discover the timeless artistry of Memphis Minnie today.

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If ever a title was justified, then 'Queen of the Country Blues' is the bare minimum that should be afforded to Memphis Minnie, a lone female voice in the male-dominated country blues scene whose musical legacy is nothing short of remarkable. Minnie transcended both gender and genre and her recording career spanned from the late 1920s heyday of country blues to the cutting-edge Chicago scene of the 1940s &amp; 1950s, where she helped pioneer the roots of electric blues, R&amp;B and rock 'n' roll. By the beginning of the 1930s, the Memphis blues had become quite a marketing phenomenon in Chicago, which is where Minnie and Kansas Joe migrated to in 1930 to become a part of the city's burgeoning music scene. 

Along with Big Bill Broonzy, whom she reputedly beat in a blues contest, and Tampa Red, Minnie helped the country blues style ease into an urban setting. Minnie's guitar prowess was formidable, as testified by many a famed bluesman, and she literally "stood out" from other musicians by playing lead guitar while standing, at a time when everyone else played their guitars sitting down. This collection highlights the formative years of Minnie's career as part of the duo and includes accomplished blues numbers such as 'Memphis Minnie-Jitis Blues', probably based on personal experience, as well as 'Bumble Bee' their first recorded song and one of Minnie's most successful of her hundred or so songs that she recorded before retiring in the mid-1950s.

Tracks: Keep It To Yourself / Drunken Barrel House Blues / Moaning The Blues / New Dirty Dozen / Outdoor Blues / I'm Talking 'Bout You - No. 2 / North Memphis Blues / Frisco Town / Can I Do It For You? - Part 1 / Bumble Bee / What’s The Matter With The Mill? / My Butcher Man / Let’s Go To Town / Where Is My Good Man / Jailhouse Trouble Blues / Frankie Jean (That Trottin' Fool) / Ain't No Use Trying To Tell On Me (I Know Something On You) / Memphis Minnie-Jitis Blues / Goin' Back To Texas / Crazy Cryin’ Blues / I Don’t Want That Junk Outta You / Grandma And Grandpa Blues / Chickasaw Train Blues (Low Down Dirty Thing) / Georgia Skin Blues / Too Late

The Rough Guide to Memphis Minnie

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