CURLEY WEAVER — Complete Recorded Works 1933-1935 In Chronological Order | DOCD-5111 (1992) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Georgia slide guitar wizard Curley Weaver (1906-1962) is best remembered for his lengthy association with Blind Willie McTell, one of several guitarists who are heard on a 23-track compilation of Weaver records dating from 1933-1935. This disc appeared on Document in 1992, was reissued in 2000, and again in 2005. An expressive vocalist who sang at times like Blind Boy Fuller or Blind Blake, Weaver occasionally shifted into a plaintive falsetto while dexterously manipulating his slide over the fretted neck of the guitar. His friendship with fellow Georgians Blind Buddy Keith, Nemehiah Smith, Barbecue Bob, Charlie Lincoln, and Eddie Mapp are legendary. This is only a taste of his recorded legacy; Weaver cut his first sides in 1928 and made his final recordings in 1950 with his old friend Willie McTell. Vocalist Ruth Willis, who was closely affiliated with Weaver and his circle of musical friends, is heard in a duet with him on "Some Cold Rainy Day." As is often the case with Document collections released during the '90s, there are occasional instances of poor sound quality, and tracks 15 and 16 in particular suffer from periodic distortion. Tracks 6-13 are played by the Georgia Browns, a lively little band involving guitarist Fred McMullen and Weaver's harmonica-toting pal Buddy Moss. "Tampa Strut" and "Decatur Street 81" are two of this group's choicest sides, while "Who Stole de Lock?" has a decidedly more rural feel to it than the 1932 recording by Jack Bland's Rhythmakers. Both renditions benefit from a comparison with two earlier recordings of the tune by Bryant's Jubilee Quartet, a fine gospel and secular vocal harmony group whose complete works have also been reissued by Document. Some of Weaver's recordings were included on JSP's excellent four-CD set Atlanta Blues. arwulf arwulf
 
Georgia slide guitar wizard Curley Weaver (1906-1962) is best remembered for his lengthy association with Blind Willie McTell, one of several guitarists who are heard on a 23-track compilation of Weaver records dating from 1933-1935.
An expressive vocalist who sang at times like Blind Boy Fuller or Blind Blake, Weaver occasionally shifted into a plaintive falsetto while dexterously manipulating his slide over the fretted neck of the guitar. DOCD-5036
Tracklist :
1    Curley Weaver–    No No Blues (12908)    3:07
2    Curley Weaver–    Leg Iron Blues    3:13
3    Curley Weaver With Ruth Willis*–    Some Cold Rainy Day    2:38
4    Curley Weaver–    Tippin' Tom    2:56
5    Curley Weaver–    Birmingham Gambler    2:59
6    The Georgia Browns–    Tampa Strut    2:55
7    The Georgia Browns–    Decatur Street 81    2:46
8    The Georgia Browns–    Next Door Man (Take 1)    3:05
9    The Georgia Browns–    Next Door Man (Take 2)    2:54
10    The Georgia Browns–    It Must Have Been Her    2:44
11    The Georgia Browns–    Who Stole De Lock?    2:46
12    The Georgia Browns–    Joker Man    2:49
13    Curley Weaver With Blind Willie McTell–    You Was Born To Die    2:47
14    Curley Weaver–    Dirty Mistreater    3:07
15    Curley Weaver–    Black Woman    3:14
16    Curley Weaver–    City Cell Blues    3:11
17    Curley Weaver–    Empty Room Blues    3:16
18    Curley Weaver–    Tricks Ain't Walkin' No More    3:10
19    Curley Weaver–    Sometime Mama    3:06
20    Curley Weaver–    Oh Lawdy Mama    3:17
21    Curley Weaver–    Two Faced Woman    3:06
22    Curley Weaver–    Early Morning Blues (C-9942)    2:57
23    Curley Weaver–    Fried Pie Blues    3:02

BUDDY MOSS — Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order ★ Volume 1 • 1933 | DOCD-5123 (1992) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Eugene “Buddy” Moss, a gifted blues musician, embarked on his musical journey at a young age, introduced to recording at just sixteen during a session with Columbia records in Atlanta. Born in 1914, Moss honed his skills on harmonica and later taught himself guitar, showcasing his talent as a vocalist as well. His 1933 recordings in New York revealed his mastery of the Piedmont blues style, influenced by artists like Blind Blake.  Moss, is now hailed as one of the most influential bluesmen of the 1930s, DOCD-5123
Tracklist :
1        Bye Bye Mama 3:12
Guitar [2nd g., probably] – Fred McMullen
Speech – Ruth Willis
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
2        Daddy Don't Care 3:14
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
3        Red River Blues 2:50
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
4        Cold Country Blues 3:24
Guitar [2nd g., probably] – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
5        Prowling Woman 3:13
Guitar [2nd g., probably] – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
6        T.B.'s Killing Me 2:54
Guitar [2nd g., probably] – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
7        When I'm Dead And Gone 2:57
Guitar [2nd g., probably] – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
8        Hard Times Blues 3:09
Guitar [2nd g., probably] – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
9        Prowlin' Gambler Blues 3:07
Guitar [2nd g., probably] – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
10        Hard Road Blues 3:12
Guitar [2nd g., probably] – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
11        Jealous Hearted Man 2:55
Guitar [2nd g., probably] – Fred McMullen
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
12        Midnight Rambler 2:43
Guitar [2nd g.] – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
13        Best Gal 2:50
Guitar [2nd g.] – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
14        Restless Night Blues 2:52
Guitar [2nd g.] – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
15        Married Man's Blues 2:47
Guitar [2nd g.] – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
16        Somebody Keeps Calling Me 2:50
Guitar – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
17        Back To My Used To Be 2:40
Guitar – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
18        Back To My Used To Be 2:44
Guitar – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
19        Can't Use You No More 2:48
Guitar – Curley Weaver
Speech – Blind Willie McTell
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
20        Can't Use You No More 2:46
Guitar – Curley Weaver
Speech – Blind Willie McTell
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
21        Travelin' Blues 2:59
Guitar – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss
22        Bachelor's Blues 3:06
Guitar – Curley Weaver
Vocals, Guitar – Buddy Moss