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:
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),
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),
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),
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
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
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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