CHARLEY PATTON — Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order • Volume 1 : 1929 | DOCD-5009 (1990) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

For completists, specialists and academics, Document's Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1929) is invaluable, offering an exhaustive overview of Charley Patton's early recordings. For less dedicated listeners, the disc is a mixed blessing. There are some absolutely wonderful, classic performances on the collection, but the long running time, exacting chronological sequencing, poor fidelity (all cuts are transferred from original acetates and 78s), and number of performances are hard to digest. The serious blues listener will find all these factors to be positive, but enthusiasts and casual listeners will find that the collection is of marginal interest for those very reasons. Thom Owens
Tracklist :
1        Mississippi Boweavil Blues 3:11
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
2        Screamin' And Hollerin' The Blues 3:06
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
3        Down The Dirt Road Blues 2:55
Vocals [2nd] – Unknown Artist
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
4        Pony Blues 2:59
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
5        Banty Rooster Blues 3:03
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
6        It Won't Be Long 3:27
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
7        Pea Vine Blues 3:03
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
8        Tom Rushen Blues 3:08
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
9        A Spoonful Blues 3:13
Vocals [2nd] – Unknown Artist
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
10        Shake It And Break It (But Don't Let It Fall Mama) 3:09
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
11        Prayer Of Death - Part 1 3:06
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
12        Prayer Of Death - Part 2 2:53
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
13        Lord I'm Discouraged 3:09
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
14        I'm Goin' Home 3:05
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
15        Going To Move To Alabama 3:04
Violin – Henry Sims
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
16        Elder Green Blues (Take 1) 3:02
Violin – Henry Sims
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
17        Elder Green Blues (Take 2) 3:01
Violin – Henry Sims
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
18        Circle Round The Moon 2:35
Violin – Henry Sims
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
19        Devil Sent The Rain Blues 2:59
Violin – Henry Sims
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton
20        Mean Black Cat Blues 2:54
Vocals, Guitar – Charley Patton