5/11/2026

Elmore James – Blues After Hours (1953) Review | Chicago Blues Classic







Elmore James Blues After Hours Crown Records LP cover 1953

Crown Records  1960 ‎– CLP 5168


notes:


Elmore James remains one of the most influential electric blues guitarists
 in history, known for his raw slide guitar style and emotional intensity. 
Blues After Hours captures the essence of early Chicago blues and the deep 
Southern blues tradition that shaped modern rock and blues.
Released under Crown Records as CLP 5168, this vinyl LP is a sought-after 
collector’s item among blues enthusiasts and record collectors.
This album reflects Elmore James’ signature sound:
Powerful slide guitar riffs
Deep emotional vocal delivery
Traditional blues structure with raw energy
It is a key release for anyone exploring the roots of electric blues

  credits:


 The Broom Dusters, The Maxwell Davis Orchestra,
    Piano – Little Johnny Jones
    Slide Guitar – Elmore James
    Vocals – Elmore James

    Baritone Saxophone – Jewell Grant (tracks: A2, A3, A5, B1, B2)
    Bass – Frank Fields (tracks: A1, B3, B4, B5), 
Ralph Hamilton (2) (tracks: A2, A3, A5, B1, B2), Ransom Knowling (tracks: A4)
    Design [Cover] – Hobco Arts
    Drums – Earl Palmer (tracks: A1, B3, B4, B5), 
Jessie Sailes (tracks: A2, A3, A5, B1, B2), Odie Payne (tracks: A4)
    Featuring – The Broomdusters*
    Piano – Edward Frank (tracks: A1, B3, B4, B5),
 Little Johnny Jones (tracks: A4), Willard McDaniel (tracks: A2, A3, A5, B1, B2)
    Slide Guitar, Vocals – Elmore James (tracks: all)
    Tenor Saxophone – Boyd Atkins (tracks: A4), J.T. Brown (tracks: A4)
    Tenor Saxophone, Arranged By – Maxwell Davis (tracks: A2, A3, A5, B1, B2)


This is the original issue on black Crown label, silver print.
A2, A3, A5, B1, B2 recorded at CULVER CITY MODERN studios, late summer 1954.
A1, B3, B4, B5 recorded at COSIMO MATASSA studios, NEW ORLEANS, 1955
A4 recorded IN CHICAGO, april1, 1953


tracklist:



A1     Dust My Blues 3:11
A2     Sunnyland 3:19
A3     Mean And Evil 2:16
A4     Dark And Dreary     2:48
A5     Standing At The Crossroads 2:47
B1     Happy Home 2:46
B2     No Love In My Heart     2:24
B3     Blues Before Sunrise     2:45
B4     I Was A Fool     2:51
B5     Goodbye Baby     2:59








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