Sunnyland Slim's brand of weary blues, punctuated by rolling piano accents and boogie riffs, predates both the rise and fall of Delta blues and the emergence of its urban successor. Slim toured the South in the '20s, '30s, and early '40s, then left for Chicago and has been there ever since. This blend of Delta and urban sensibilities has been infused in his songs since he began recording and permeates the 14 selections (recorded in 1987) on Live at the D.C. Blues Society. Although long since past his vocal peak, Slim still spins a nifty yarn and mournful lament.
Sunnyland Slim
Live at the D.C. Blues Society
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AllMusic Review by Ron Wynn
Track Listing
| Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3:21 | |||||
| 2 | 4:16 | |||||
| 3 | 3:04 | |||||
| 4 | 6:04 | |||||
| 5 | 3:10 | |||||
| 6 | 3:32 | |||||
| 7 |
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3:44 | ||||
| 8 | 3:19 | |||||
| 9 | 2:44 | |||||
| 10 | 2:51 | |||||
| 11 | 2:36 | |||||
| 12 | 3:50 | |||||
| 13 |
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4:46 | ||||
| 14 | 2:35 |
