2012 four CD set. Bo Carter, was born Arminter Chatmon in 1893 or 1894. He had nine brothers. The house was full of stringed instruments. As the children grew they formed a band, playing square dances and parties. The Mississippi Sheiks (the family band) grew out of a partnership between Lonnie Chatmon (Bo's brother) and guitarist Walter Vincent. Bo established himself mainly as a solo travelling bluesman - but he was equally happy to perform with trusted colleagues. The Sheiks were discovered early in the new year of 1930. By that time, Bo had already made his recording debut (as Bo Chatman) a year earlier. Bo's material is characterized by wonderful ribaldry and cheerfulness - quite apart from his brilliant singing and guitar playing. Here's a glimpse of a lost world that exudes an energy and excitement that puts our age to shame.
22 If You Don't Want Me, Please Don't Dog Me Around
23 Wake Me Just Before Day
24 Stir It Now
25 Please Don't Give My Love Away
- Disc 4 -
1 Pussy Cat Blues
2 The Ins and Outs of My Girl
3 Bo Carter's Advice
4 Doubled Up in a Knot
5 Your Biscuits Are Big Enough for Me
6 Don't Mash My Digger So Deep
7 Flea on Me
8 Got to Work Somewhere
9 Shake 'Em on Down
10 Whiskey Blues
11 Shoo That Chicken
12 Old Devil
13 Country Fool
14 Santa Claus
15 Be My Salty Dog
16 Ways Like a Craw Fish
17 Lucille, Lucille
18 The County Farm Blues
19 Border of New Mexico Blues
20 Arrangement for Me Blues
21 Trouble, Oh Trouble
22 My Baby
23 Policy Blues
24 Tush Hog Blues
25 What You Want Your Daddy to Do
2012 four CD set. Bo Carter, was born Arminter Chatmon in 1893 or 1894. He had nine brothers. The house was full of stringed instruments. As the children grew they formed a band, playing square dances and parties. The Mississippi Sheiks (the family band) grew out of a partnership between Lonnie Chatmon (Bo's brother) and guitarist Walter Vincent. Bo established himself mainly as a solo travelling bluesman - but he was equally happy to perform with trusted colleagues. The Sheiks were discovered early in the new year of 1930. By that time, Bo had already made his recording debut (as Bo Chatman) a year earlier. Bo's material is characterized by wonderful ribaldry and cheerfulness - quite apart from his brilliant singing and guitar playing. Here's a glimpse of a lost world that exudes an energy and excitement that puts our age to shame.