The Chronological Classics: Bessie Smith 1923-1924

~ Release by Bessie Smith (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1▼CD
#TitleLength
1Whoa, Tillie, Take Your Time
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1923-10-15)
clarinet:
George Baquet (on 1923-10-15)
piano:
unknown, possibly Jimmy Jones (on 1923-10-15)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1923-10-15)
3:11
2My Sweetie Went Away (She Didn't Say Where, When or Why)
clarinet:
George Baquet (on 1923-10-15)
piano:
Jimmy Jones (on 1923-10-15)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1923-10-15)
recording of:
My Sweetie Went Away (on 1923-10-15)
lyricist:
Roy Turk
composer:
Lou Handman
3:14
3Any Woman's Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1923-10-16)
piano:
Fletcher Henderson (on 1923-10-16)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1923-10-16)
3:28
4Chicago Bound Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1923-12-04)
clarinet:
Don Redman (on 1923-12-04)
piano:
Fletcher Henderson (on 1923-12-04)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1923-12-04)
3:19
5Mistreatin' Daddy
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1923-12-04)
clarinet:
Don Redman (on 1923-12-04)
piano:
Fletcher Henderson (on 1923-12-04)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1923-12-04)
3:20
6Frosty Mornin' Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1924-01-08)
guitar:
Harry Reser (on 1924-01-08)
piano:
Jimmy Jones (on 1924-01-08)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-01-08)
3:15
7Haunted House Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1924-01-09)
clarinet:
Don Redman (on 1924-01-09)
piano:
Fletcher Henderson (on 1924-01-09)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-01-09)
recording of:
Haunted House Blues
writer:
J.C. Johnson
3:29
8Eavesdropper's Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1924-01-09)
clarinet:
Don Redman (on 1924-01-09)
piano:
Fletcher Henderson (on 1924-01-09)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-01-09)
3:12
9Easy Come, Easy Go Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1924-01-10)
guitar:
Harry Reser (on 1924-01-10)
piano:
Jimmy Jones (on 1924-01-10)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-01-10)
recording of:
Easy Come Easy Go Blues (on 1924-01-10)
writer:
Eddie Brown and Willie Jackson
3:09
10Sorrowful Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1924-04-04)
guitar:
John Griffin (on 1924-04-04)
violin:
Robert Robbins (on 1924-04-04)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-04-04)
3:20
11Pinchbacks, Take 'em Away
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1924-04-04)
piano:
Irving Johns (on 1924-04-04)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-04-04)
3:18
12Rockin' Chair Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1924-04-04)
piano:
Irving Johns (on 1924-04-04)
violin:
Robert Robbins (on 1924-04-04)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-04-04)
3:17
13Ticket Agent, Ease Your Window Down
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1924-04-05)
piano:
Irving Johns (on 1924-04-05)
violin:
Robert Robbins (on 1924-04-05)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-04-05)
3:20
14Boweavil Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1924-04-07)
piano:
Irving Johns (on 1924-04-07)
violin:
Robert Robbins (on 1924-04-07)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-04-07)
2:53
15Hateful Blues
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1924-04-08)
piano:
Irving Johns (on 1924-04-08)
violin:
Robert Robbins (on 1924-04-08)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-04-08)
3:10
16Frankie Blues
piano:
Irving Johns (on 1924-04-08)
violin:
Robert Robbins (on 1924-04-08)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-04-08)
3:32
17Moonshine Blues
piano:
Irving Johns (on 1924-04-09)
3:17
18Lou'siana Low Down Blues
alto saxophone:
Don Redman (on 1924-07-22)
piano:
Fletcher Henderson (on 1924-07-22)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-07-22)
3:25
19Mountain Top Blues
alto saxophone:
Don Redman (on 1924-07-22)
piano:
Fletcher Henderson (on 1924-07-22)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-07-22)
3:14
20Work House Blues
piano:
Fletcher Henderson (on 1924-07-23)
trombone:
Charlie Green (on 1924-07-23)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-07-23)
3:23
21House Rent Blues
piano:
Fletcher Henderson (on 1924-07-23)
trombone:
Charlie Green (on 1924-07-23)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-07-23)
3:08
22Salt Water Blues
piano:
Fletcher Henderson (on 1924-07-31)
trombone:
Charlie Green (on 1924-07-31)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-07-31)
3:29
23Rainy Weather Blues
piano:
Fletcher Henderson (on 1924-08-08)
trombone:
Charlie Green (on 1924-08-08)
vocals:
Bessie Smith (on 1924-08-08)
3:37

Credits

Release group

part of:The Chronological Classics (number: 787) (order: 296)