Jukebox Hits 1946-1954

RELEASE
June 17, 2008
LABEL
Acrobat
GENRES
Rhythm & Blues, Early R&B, Jump Blues

Album Review

Wynonie Harris thrived on driving jump blues numbers that celebrated the party side of urban life, and his tales of whiskey-soaked nights and relentless hangovers reached its peak during his long stay at King Records. This collection covers his peak years with the label (1946-1954) and a couple of his biggest hits are here, like the cranked-up version of Hank Penny's country classic "Bloodshot Eyes" and the engaging novelty number about trying to outsmart the IRS, "Good Morning Judge," as well as the jazzy pre-proto-funk of "Night Train" and "Greyhound." Harris' earlier sides for Hamp-Tone, Bullet, and Aladdin may have a bit more edge to them, but there's nothing wrong with the King material at all. It's Wynonie being Wynonie. That's what you want.
Steve Leggett, Rovi

Track Listing

  1. Wynonie's Blues
  2. Playful Baby
  3. Good Rockin' Tonight
  4. Lollipop Mama
  5. Grandma Plays the Numbers
  6. I Feel That Old Age Comin' On
  7. Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee
  8. All She Wants to Do Is Rock
  9. I Want My Fanny Brown
  10. Sittin' on It All the Time
  11. I Like My Baby's Pudding
  12. Good Morning Judge
  13. Oh Babe
  14. Teardrops from My Eyes
  15. Bloodshot Eyes
  16. Lovin' Machine
  17. Keep on Churnin' (Till the Butter Comes)
  18. Night Train
  19. Greyhound
  20. Quiet Whiskey