Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The Fieldstones - Memphis Blues Today! (1983/1997) HMG/HighTone Records - 6505

MP3/320/135MB
Memphis Blues

The Fieldstones are something of a local legend in Memphis, and this, album, was a very long time coming. Its content was recorded at various times and in various places between 1981 and 1982. Their sound was characterized by a two-guitar front line and a raw, chunky groove not too far removed from the sort of Mississippi juke joint blues. Memphis Blues Today! is truly an unknown gem, and belongs in any serious blues fan's collection. 
Willie Roy Sanders, blues singer and guitarist, born September 15, 1933. Died February 16, 2010. 

Tracklist:
1. The Fieldstones (3:50)
2. Dirt Road (5:16)
3. I'm in Trouble (3:50)
4. Just One More Time (3:20)
5. Angel of Mercy (5:01)
6. The Thing (3:30)
7. Please Don't Put Me Outdoors (3:56)
8. Looking For a Fox (4:03)
9. Saddle Up My Pony (4:45)
10. Short Haired Woman (4:48)
11. Little Bluebird (5:21)
12. Sweethome Chicago (3:13)
13. The Squeeze (4:39)
14. Blues at Nightfall (4:07)

Notes
Recorded on March 27th 1981 (10,11,13), on April 2nd 1981 (5,12)
Recorded on June 16th 1982 (1,3,4), on July 6th 1982 (2,9)
High Water Recording Co. is a division of Memphis State University. Memphis, TN 38152.
"Sweethome Chicago" credited as public domain!!
Tracks: 6,7,8 and 14 are bonus tracks.

Personnel:
Bass - Lois Brown 
Drums - Joe Hicks 
Guitar - Willie Roy Sanders, Wordie Perkins
Organ, Piano - Bobby Carnes
Rhythm Guitar - Wordie Perkins
Vocals - Joe Hicks, Willie Roy Sanders


 

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