Country blues artist Johnie Lewis was born on a farm near Eufaula Alabama but spent much of his life playing at various small clubs around Chicago. His accomplished style was influenced by favorites such as Tampa Red Barbecue Bob and Blind Lemon Jefferson. This CD presents a selection of heartfelt tunes by a truly authentic musician.
1 Hobo Blues
2 He Met Me on Thurday Morning
3 Uncle Sam Ain’t No Woman
4 Can’t Hardly Get Along
5 My Little Gal
6 North Carolina Blues
7 I’m Gonna Quit My Baby
8 Baby, Listen to Me Howl
9 You Gonna Miss Me (About Dr. Martin Luther King)
10 Mistake in Life (Handsome Stranger)
11 I Got to Climb a High Mountain (About Dr. Martin Luther King)
12 My Mother Often Told Me
13 Lewis’ Little Girl Done Stole a Black Cat Bone
14 Jumpin’ Jive
15 Poor Boy
16 Guitar Blues (Hound Dogs on My Track)
17 Comb M
18 Oh Lord, Tell Me Right from Wrong