Long Man Blues (50s Chicago Blues)

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United Records and its sister imprint States had one of the most varied blues talent rosters of any Chicago label during the early-to-mid-1950s. Long Man Blues spotlights 70 minutes of superb United/States rarities. Contains 25 songs including many previously unissued and others unavailable since their initial 78 release. With Eddie Boyd, L.C. McKinley, Ernest Cotton, Jack Cooley, Harold Burrage, Dennis "Long Man" Binder, Cliff Butler, Eddie Ware, Edward "Gates" White and Arbee Stidham featuring the legendary guitarist Earl Hooker. A wide range of styles are featured; from down-home '50s Chicago blues to the more uptown jazz-inflected blues prevalent on many United recordings. Still available on 1. Blue Coat Man 2. Disgusted 3. Be My Companion 4. Tortured Blues 5. Weeping Willow Blues 6. Empty Bed 7. I Could But I AIn't 8. Rain On My Window 9. I Feel So Fine 10. You're Gonna Cry 11. I'm A Lover 12. Feel So Good 13. The Long Man 14. I'm A Lover (Alternative) 15. The Stuff I Like 16. Lonely Broken Heart 17. Adam's Rib 18. Jealous Hearted Woman 19. Tired Of Being Mistreated 20. Love Is A Mistake 21. Mother-In-Law 22. Rocakabye Baby 23. I Stayed Away Too Long 24. Look Me Straight In The Eye 25. I Stayed Away Too Long (Alternative)