Legend of the Blues Vol. 1 is an album by American blues pianist Memphis Slim which was released in 1967 on the Jubilee label. The album was reissued on CD in 2008 by Wounded Bird Records.
Reception
In his review for Allmusic, William Ruhlmann says "Memphis Slim shows off his piano abilities on the instrumental 'Broadway Boogie,' but otherwise the ensemble supports him with jazz-blues arrangements for his smooth and authoritative vocals."
Track listing All compositions by Peter Chapman "Little Lonely Girl" – 2:16 "Gone Again" – 4:14 "Forty Years Or More" – 4:44 "All By Myself" – 2:16 "Broadway Boogie" – 3:07 "Lend Me Your Love" – 5:00 "Ramble This Highway" – 2:57 "I Feel Like Ballin' the Jack" – 2:29 "Rock Me Woman" – 5:18 "This Little Woman" – 3:40
Personnel Memphis Slim – vocals, piano Billy Butler – guitar Herb Lavelle – drums Lloyd Trotman – bass Eddie Chamblee – tenor sax
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