LONNIE JOHNSON — Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order ★ Volume 4 • 1928-1929 | DOCD-5066 (1991) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The period of time covered in the fourth of seven Lonnie Johnson Document CDs found the guitarist/singer being well-featured as a leader in many settings. He is heard on three two-part double-entendre performances with singer Victoria Spivey ("New Black Snake Blues," "Toothache Blues," and "Furniture Man Blues"); on five guitar duets with the great Eddie Lang (during which Lang was billed as Blind Willie Dunn); in a vocal duet with Spencer Williams; on the two-part "It Feels So Good" with Lang, King Oliver, and Hoagy Carmichael; as part of Blind Willie Dunn's Gin Bottle Four; and as a solo blues performer. Everything works. Considering that this is a strictly chronological release, the music is consistently rewarding, making this one of the key Lonnie Johnson CDs to pick up. Scott Yanow

Experience the brilliance of Lonnie Johnson in Volume 4: 1928-1929 Blues and Jazz Sessions. These recordings showcase his groundbreaking guitar work and collaborations with jazz and blues legends. Highlights of this collection:

Duets with Eddie Lang, including the iconic Blue Guitars.
Vocal duets with Victoria Spivey and Spencer Williams.
Performances with King Oliver and Hoagy Carmichael.
Signature tracks like Crowing Rooster Blues and Broken Levee Blues.

Lonnie Johnson’s music bridges blues, jazz, and country traditions. His clear, logical guitar playing influenced generations of musicians. This album is essential for fans of early jazz and blues. Comprehensive Sleeve notes. DOCD-5066
Tracklist :
1    Lonnie Johnson–    I'm So Tired Of Living All Alone 3:04
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
2    Lonnie Johnson–    Way Down That Lonesome Road 2:40
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
3    Lonnie Johnson–    Crowing Rooster Blues 2:38
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
4    Lonnie Johnson–    Broken Levee Blues 3:23
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
5    Lonnie Johnson–    Wrong Woman Blues 2:52
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
6    Victoria Spivey & Lonnie Johnson–    New Black Snake Blues - Part 1 2:53
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
Vocals, Piano [Prob.] – Victoria Spivey
7    Victoria Spivey & Lonnie Johnson-    New Black Snake Blues - Part 2 2:47
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
Vocals, Piano [Prob.] – Victoria Spivey
8    Victoria Spivey & Lonnie Johnson–    Toothache Blues - Part 1 2:46
Piano – Clarence Williams
Vocals – Victoria Spivey
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
9    Victoria Spivey & Lonnie Johnson–    Furniture Man Blues - Part 1 3:05
Piano – Clarence Williams
Vocals – Victoria Spivey
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
10    Victoria Spivey & Lonnie Johnson–    Furniture Man Blues - Part 2 3:06
Piano – Clarence Williams
Vocals – Victoria Spivey
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
11    Victoria Spivey & Lonnie Johnson–    Toothache Blues - Part 2 3:20
Piano – Clarence Williams
Vocals – Victoria Spivey
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
12    Lonnie Johnson–    When You Fall For Some One That's Not Your Own 3:17
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
13    Lonnie Johnson–    Careless Love 2:54
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
14    Lonnie Johnson And Blind Willie Dunn–    Two Tone Stomp 2:59
Guitar – Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson
15    Lonnie Johnson And Blind Willie Dunn–    Have To Change Keys To Play These Blues 3:00
Guitar – Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson
16    Lonnie Johnson & Spencer Williams–    It Feels So Good - Part 1 3:15
Piano – J.C. Johnson
Vocals – Spencer Williams
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
17    Lonnie Johnson & Spencer Williams–    It Feels So Good - Part 2 2:57
Piano – J.C. Johnson
Vocals – Spencer Williams
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
18    Lonnie Johnson & Jimmy Foster–    I Want A Little Some O' That What You Got 3:25
Piano – Unknown Artist
Vocals – Jimmy Foster
Vocals, Guitar – Lonnie Johnson
19    Lonnie Johnson & Spencer Williams–    Death Is On Your Track 3:04
Piano – J.C. Johnson
Vocals – Lonnie Johnson, Spencer Williams
20    Blind Willie Dunn's Gin Bottle Four–    Jet Black Blues 2:59
Cornet – King Oliver
Guitar – Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson
Percussion, Vocals – Hoagy Carmichael
Piano – J.C. Johnson
21    Blind Willie Dunn's Gin Bottle Four–    Blue Blood Blues 2:58
Cornet – King Oliver
Guitar – Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson
Percussion, Vocals – Hoagy Carmichael
Piano – J.C. Johnson
22    Lonnie Johnson And Blind Willie Dunn–    Guitar Blues 3:13
Guitar – Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson
23    Lonnie Johnson And Blind Willie Dunn–    A Handful of Riffs 3:05
Guitar – Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson
24    Lonnie Johnson And Blind Willie Dunn–    Blue Guitars 3:10
Guitar – Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson