ROOSEVELT SYKES - Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order, Vol. 3 (1931-1933) DOCD-5118 (1992) APE (image+.cue), lossless

Document's Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 (1932-1933) continues its chronological overview of Roosevelt Sykes' early recordings. As on the previous volume, Sykes reworks his "44 Blues," hits a few highlights ("Sail on Black Sue," "Highway 61 Blues"), tries his hand at a double entendre or two, and invites a few guests. (Actually, most of the tracks are features for outside vocalists, including Emerson Houston, Clarence Emerson, "Stump" Johnson, and Carl Rafferty.) Also in common with most Document collections, the lengthy running time, chronological sequencing, and fair audio quality are enough to make it a bit off-putting for most listeners. Thom Owens
Tracklist :
 1 Hard Luck Blues 2:50
Roosevelt Sykes
feat: Emerson Houston
2 Strange Man Blues 2:54
Roosevelt Sykes
feat: Emerson Houston
3 Sail on Black Sue 3:12
Roosevelt Sykes
feat: Johnson's Jazzers
4 Barrel of Whiskey Blues 2:51
Roosevelt Sykes
feat: Johnson's Jazzers
5 Prisoner's Blues 2:45
Roosevelt Sykes
feat: Matthew McClure
6 Mosby Stomp 3:15
Roosevelt Sykes
7 Mr. Sykes Blues 3:09
Roosevelt Sykes
8 Highway 61 Blues 3:09
Roosevelt Sykes
9 Jelly Roll Mill 3:07
Roosevelt Sykes
feat: Eithel Smith
10 In Here With Your Heavy Stuff 3:03
Isabel Sykes
11 Don't Rush Yourself 2:50
Roosevelt Sykes
feat: Isabel Sykes
12 I Done You Wrong 2:51
Roosevelt Sykes
13 Sad and Lonely Day 2:22
Roosevelt Sykes
14 Try My Whiskey Blues 2:53
Roosevelt Sykes
feat: Clarence Harris
15 Lonesome Clock Blues 3:09
Roosevelt Sykes
feat: Clarence Harris
16 Found a Note on My Door 2:50
Roosevelt Sykes
feat: Frank Pluitt
17 New 44 Blues 2:57
Roosevelt Sykes
18 Working Dollar Blues 3:04
Roosevelt Sykes
19 Big Legs Ida Blues 2:52
Roosevelt Sykes
20 Devil's Island Gin Blues 2:59
Roosevelt Sykes
21 Dresser With the Drawers 2:32
Carl Rafferty / Roosevelt Sykes
22 Mr. Carl's Blues 3:32
Roosevelt Sykes
feat: Carl Rafferty
23 She Showed It All 3:03
Napoleon Fletcher