BLIND BLAKE — Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order ★ Volume 2 : 1927-1928 | DOCD-5025 (1991) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Guitarist/singer Blind Blake's entire recorded output has been made available on four Document CDs. Vol. 2 covers a busy seven-month period and features Blake in several different diverse but equally rewarding settings. He performs solo; backs singers Elzadie Robinson, Bertha Henderson, and Daniel Brown; and holds his own with clarinetist Johnny Dodds and percussionist/xylophonist JImmy Bertrand in a jazz set. There are many memorable numbers among the 25 songs on this CD, including "Southern Rag," "He's in the Jailhouse Now," "Hot Potatoes" (an exuberant instrumental with Dodds), "Southbound Rag," and "No Dough Blues." Blind Blake at his best, but get all four volumes. Scott Yanow

Blind Blake’s guitar brilliance shines in this collection, featuring collaborations with top jazz and blues talents. His mastery of “ragtime guitar” dazzles on “Southern Rag”, where he blends African rhythms, Gullah influences, and sharp chord changes. This track reflects his roots and pioneering style. Blake’s versatility is evident in his accompaniment of artists like Elzadie Robinson and Bertha Henderson, where he switches effortlessly between guitar and piano. His one-man band approach on “Panther Squall”, using harmonica and guitar simultaneously, showcases his ingenuity. Blind Blake Complete Recorded Works Vol 2  Highlights include:

    Johnny Dodds: Clarinet brilliance on “Hot Potatoes” and “Southbound Rag”
    Jimmy Bertrand: Slide whistle and xylophone adding texture
    Bertha Henderson: Vocals complemented by Blake’s piano on “Let Your Love Come Down”
    Elzadie Robinson: Energetic performance on “Pay Day Daddy”

This volume captures Blake’s unique blend of blues, ragtime, and early jazz, solidifying his place as a guitar legend. DOCD-5025
Tracklist :
1    Blind Blake–    You Gonna Quit Me Blues 2:43
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
2    Blind Blake–    Steel Mill Blues 3:10
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
3    Blind Blake–    Southern Rag 2:50
Guitar, Speech – Blind Blake
4    Blind Blake–    He's In The Jailhouse Now 2:42
Banjo – Gus Cannon
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
5    Blind Blake–    Wabash Rag 2:51
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
6    Blind Blake–    Doggin' Me Mama Blues 3:11
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
Xylophone, Vocals, Speech – Jimmy Bertrand
7    Blind Blake–    C.C. Pill Blues 3:11
Clarinet – Johnny Dodds
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
Slide Whistle – Jimmy Bertrand
8    Blind Blake–    Hot Potatoes 3:01
Clarinet – Johnny Dodds
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
Slide Whistle, Wood Block, Vocals, Speech – Jimmy Bertrand
9    Blind Blake–    Southbound Rag 3:19
Clarinet – Johnny Dodds
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
Xylophone – Jimmy Bertrand
10    Elzadie Robinson–    Pay Day Daddy Blues 2:51
Clarinet – Johnny Dodds
Guitar, Whistle – Blind Blake
Vocals – Elzadie Robinson
Xylophone – Jimmy Bertrand
11    Elzadie Robinson–    Elzadie's Policy Blues 3:10
Clarinet – Johnny Dodds
Guitar – Blind Blake
Vocals – Elzadie Robinson
Xylophone – Jimmy Bertrand
12    Blind Blake–    Goodbye Mama Moan 2:46
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
13    Blind Blake–    Tootie Blues 2:59
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
14    Blind Blake–    That Lovin' I Crave 2:40
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
15    Bertha Henderson–    That Lonesome Rave 3:09
Guitar – Blind Blake
Vocals – Bertha Henderson
16    Bertha Henderson–    Terrible Murder Blues 2:58
Guitar – Blind Blake
Vocals – Bertha Henderson
17    Bertha Henderson–    Leavin' Gal Blues 2:49
Guitar – Blind Blake
Vocals – Bertha Henderson
18    Blind Blake–    No Dough Blues 2:52
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
19    Bertha Henderson–    Lead Hearted Blues 2:33
Guitar – Blind Blake
Vocals – Bertha Henderson
20    Bertha Henderson–    Let Your Love Come Down 2:27
Piano – Blind Blake
Vocals – Bertha Henderson
21    Blind Blake–    Rumblin' And Ramblin' Boa Constrictor Blues 2:49
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
22    Blind Blake–    Bootleg Rum Dum Blues 2:54
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
23    Blind Blake–    Detroit Bound Blues 3:06
Guitar, Vocals – Blind Blake
24    Daniel Brown –    Beulah Land 3:08
Guitar – Blind Blake
Piano – Tiny Parham
Vocals – Daniel Brown
Washboard – Unknown Artist
25    Blind Blake–    Panther Squall Blues 2:52
Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica [possibly] – Blind Blake
Harmonica [possibly] – George "Bullet" Williams