AMOS MILBURN
Amos Milburn - The Complete Aladdin Recordings of Amos Milburn [1994] (7 x CDs)
Amos Milburn was one of the most influential R&B pianists and singers of the 1940s and 1950s. He recorded for Aladdin Records, a label that specialized in blues, jazz, and gospel music. His style was a blend of boogie-woogie, jump blues, and swing, with catchy lyrics and a powerful voice. He was a master of the piano, playing with speed, precision, and flair. He was also a prolific songwriter, composing many of his own songs and collaborating with other artists. He had a string of hits, such as “Chicken Shack Boogie”, “Bad, Bad Whiskey”, and “One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer”, that became classics of R&B music. He influenced many musicians, such as Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and Little Richard.
This box set by Mosaic Records is a tribute to the legacy of Amos Milburn. It contains seven CDs with 145 songs that cover his entire career with Aladdin Records, from 1946 to 1957. The songs are arranged in chronological order and grouped by themes, such as “The Early Years”, “The Hits”, “The Ballads”, and “The Novelty Songs”. The box set showcases the diversity and creativity of Milburn’s music. You will hear his famous boogie-woogie and jump blues songs that made him a star, as well as his lesser-known ballads and novelty tunes that demonstrate his versatility and humor. You will also hear some rare and unissued tracks that have never been released before, such as “I’m Still a Fool for You”, “Rocky Mountain”, and “Let’s Have a Party”. The box set also includes a booklet that has detailed liner notes by R&B historian Bill Dahl, photos of Milburn and his band, and a complete discography of his Aladdin recordings. The sound quality is superb, and the presentation is elegant.
This box set is a must-have for anyone who loves R&B music and wants to discover more about Amos Milburn. It is a comprehensive and definitive collection of his Aladdin recordings, which are some of the finest examples of R&B music ever made. You will enjoy listening to his songs and appreciate his talent and contribution to the history of R&B music. (B)
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Track lists
CD1
01 Amos Milburn - After Midnite 2:58
02 Amos Milburn - My Baby's Boogying 2:30
03 Amos Milburn - Darling How Long 3:07
04 Amos Milburn - Down The Road Apiece 3:00
05 Amos Milburn - Amos' Blues 2:28
06 Amos Milburn - Amos' Boogie 2:22
07 Amos Milburn - Don't Beg Me 2:48
08 Amos Milburn - Operation Blues 2:43
09 Amos Milburn - Cinch Blues 2:42
10 Amos Milburn - Everything I Do is Wrong 2:42
11 Amos Milburn - My Love is Limited 2:45
12 Amos Milburn - Blues at Sundown 2:27
13 Amos Milburn - Money Hustlin' Woman 2:34
14 Amos Milburn - Sad and Blue 3:06
15 Amos Milburn - That's My Chick 2:59
16 Amos Milburn - I've Tried to Prove My Love, Dear 4:31
17 Amos Milburn - Mean Woman 3:08
18 Amos Milburn - Aladdin Boogie 2:22
19 Amos Milburn - Nickel Plated Baby 2:22
20 Amos Milburn - Real Gone 3:06
CD2
01 Amos Milburn - Rainy Weather Blues 3:02
02 Amos Milburn - Train Whistle Blues 3:09
03 Amos Milburn - Train Time Blues 3:08
04 Amos Milburn - What Can I Do 3:03
05 Amos Milburn - Bye Bye Boogie 3:08
06 Amos Milburn - Post Luck Boogie 2:41
07 Amos Milburn - It's A Married Woman 2:56
08 Amos Milburn - My Tortured Mind 2:39
09 Amos Milburn - Don't Tell Her 2:47
10 Amos Milburn - Hold Me Bay 2:50
11 Amos Milburn - Chicken Shack Boogie (1947 release) 2:50
12 Amos Milburn - Rapture in Bloom 2:33
13 Amos Milburn - Hard Driving Blues 2:45
14 Amos Milburn - I'm Gonna Leave You 2:27
15 Amos Milburn - I Love Her 2:43
16 Amos Milburn - Pool-Playing Blues 2:42
17 Amos Milburn - Hen Party 2:52
18 Amos Milburn - Rocky Road Blues (take 1) 2:50
19 Amos Milburn - Rocky Road Blues (take 2) 2:52
20 Amos Milburn - Lonesome for The Blues 2:55
21 Amos Milburn - Slow Down Blues 3:05
CD3
01 Amos Milburn - Anybody's Blues 2:52
02 Amos Milburn - It Took A Long, Long Time 2:39
03 Amos Milburn - Wolf on The River 2:40
04 Amos Milburn - I Still Love You 2:38
05 Amos Milburn - Frank's Blues 2:51
06 Amos Milburn - Empty Arms Blues 2:58
07 Amos Milburn - Bewildered 2:59
08 Amos Milburn - A & M Blues 2:56
09 Amos Milburn - In The Middle of The Night 2:41
10 Amos Milburn - Won't You Kinda Think it Over 2:47
11 Amos Milburn - Jitterbug Fashion Parade 2:29
12 Amos Milburn - Where Are You 2:19
13 Amos Milburn - My Luck is Bound to Change 2:53
14 Amos Milburn - Roomin' House Boogie 2:46
15 Amos Milburn - Walkin' Blues 3:00
16 Amos Milburn - Blue and Lonesome 2:16
17 Amos Milburn - Bow-wow! 3:15
18 Amos Milburn - Let's Make Christmas Merry, Baby 2:55
19 Amos Milburn - Drifting Blues 2:53
20 Amos Milburn - Real Pretty Mama 2:20
21 Amos Milburn - Untitled Boogie 1:55
CD4
01 Amos Milburn - Johnson Rag 2:37
02 Amos Milburn - Melting Blues 2:44
03 Amos Milburn - Can't You See What You're Doing to Me 2:58
04 Amos Milburn - Play it Straight Baby 2:11
05 Amos Milburn - Square Dance Boogie 2:53
06 Amos Milburn - Square Dance Boogie (alternate arrangement) 2:48
07 Amos Milburn - Donald's Idea 3:11
08 Amos Milburn - Boogie Woogie 2:51
09 Amos Milburn - Atomic Baby 2:43
10 Amos Milburn - She's Gone Again 2:58
11 Amos Milburn - Just A Fool in Love 2:49
12 Amos Milburn - Tell Me How Long The Train's Been Gone 2:53
13 Amos Milburn - Button Your Lip 2:20
14 Amos Milburn - Sax Shack Boogie 2:51
15 Amos Milburn - Birmingham Bounce 3:06
16 Amos Milburn - Let's Rock A While 2:39
17 Amos Milburn - Hard Luck Blues 3:17
18 Amos Milburn - Two Years of Torture 3:03
19 Amos Milburn - Remember 2:56
CD5
01 Amos Milburn - I'm Gonna Tell My Mama 2:50
02 Amos Milburn - Bad, Bad Whiskey 2:58
03 Amos Milburn - Everybody Clap Hands 2:24
04 Amos Milburn - Tears, Tears, Tears 2:47
05 Amos Milburn - Glory of Love 2:24
06 Amos Milburn - I Love You Anyway 2:46
07 Amos Milburn - Ain't Nothing Shaking 2:56
08 Amos Milburn - Real Crazy 2:54
09 Amos Milburn - That Was Your Last Mistake-Goodbye 2:56
10 Amos Milburn - Women, Women 3:06
11 Amos Milburn - Just One More Drink 2:56
12 Amos Milburn - Thinking and Drinking 2:28
13 Amos Milburn - Put Something in My Hand 3:02
14 Amos Milburn - Trouble in Mind 2:35
15 Amos Milburn - Squeeze My Blues Away 2:47
16 Amos Milburn - Flying Home 2:55
17 Amos Milburn - Roll Mr. Jelly 2:43
18 Amos Milburn - I Won't Be A Fool Anymore 3:27
19 Amos Milburn - Long, Long Day 2:42
CD6
01 Amos Milburn - I'm Still A Fool for You 2:26
02 Amos Milburn - Boo Hoo 2:34
03 Amos Milburn - Rocky Mountain 2:16
04 Amos Milburn - Greyhound 3:08
05 Amos Milburn - Kiss Me Again (first version) 3:04
06 Amos Milburn - Stormy Weather 2:27
07 Amos Milburn - Kiss Me Again 1:59
08 Amos Milburn - Rock, Rock, Rock 2:37
09 Amos Milburn - Three Time A Fool 2:32
10 Amos Milburn - Why Don't You Do Right 2:46
11 Amos Milburn - Let Me Go Home, Whiskey 2:49
12 Amos Milburn - Please Mr. Johnson 2:40
13 Amos Milburn - Let's Have A Party 2:32
14 Amos Milburn - Without Someone to Call Your Own 3:34
15 Amos Milburn - One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer 3:16
16 Amos Milburn - Sorrowful Heart 2:25
17 Amos Milburn - Let's Have A Party (alternate take) 2:55
18 Amos Milburn - How Could You Hurt Me So 2:58
19 Amos Milburn - Good, Good Whiskey 3:02
20 Amos Milburn - After Awhile 2:44
21 Amos Milburn - Baby, Baby (All The Time) 3:10
22 Amos Milburn - Milk and Water 3:10
CD7
01 Amos Milburn - One, Two, Three, Everybody 2:29
02 Amos Milburn - That's It 3:12
03 Amos Milburn - Vicious, Vicious Vodka 2:59
04 Amos Milburn - I Done Done It 2:34
05 Amos Milburn - I'm Falling for You 3:04
06 Amos Milburn - My Happiness Depend on You 2:12
07 Amos Milburn - All is Well 2:24
08 Amos Milburn - House Party (Tonight) 2:30
09 Amos Milburn - I Guess I'll Go 3:11
10 Amos Milburn - I Need Someone 2:15
11 Amos Milburn - Juice, Juice, Juice 1:56
12 Amos Milburn - I'll Be True 2:17
13 Amos Milburn - French Fried Potatoes and Ketchup 1:53
14 Amos Milburn - Chicken Shack Boogie (1956 release) 2:31
15 Amos Milburn - Every Day of The Week 2:17
16 Amos Milburn - Girl of My Dreams 1:32
17 Amos Milburn - Dear Angel 2:50
18 Amos Milburn - Shake, Shake 1:59
19 Amos Milburn - If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight) 2:10
20 Amos Milburn - We Teenagers Know What We Want 1:50
21 Amos Milburn - Rum and Coca Cola 2:27
22 Amos Milburn - Soft Pillow 2:19
23 Amos Milburn - Thinking of You Baby 2:27
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