The Chronological Classics: Bessie Smith 1929–1933
Compilation by Bessie Smith
Released 1997
Tracklist
- 1Wasted Life Blues3:04
- 2Dirty No‐Gooder’s Blues2:57
- 3Blue Spirit Blues2:57
- 4Worn Out Papa Blues2:50
- 5You Don’t Understand3:05
- 6Don’t Cry Baby3:11
- 7Keep It to Yourself3:32
- 8New Orleans Hop Scop Blues2:59
- 9See If I’ll Care3:25
- 10Baby Have Pity on Me3:20
- 11On Revival Day (A Rhythmic Spiritual)2:56
- 12Moan, You Mourners3:13
- 13Hustlin’ Dan3:32
- 14Black Mountain Blues3:09
- 15In the House Blues3:01
- 16Long Old Road3:28
- 17Blue Blue3:13
- 18Shipwreck Blues3:21
- 19Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl2:49
- 20Safety Mama3:26
- 21Do Your Duty3:26
- 22Gimme a Pigfoot3:30
- 23Take Me for a Buggy Ride2:37
- 24I’m Down in the Dumps3:11
More by Bessie Smith
Release credits
- clarinet [22-23]
- lead vocals [11], vocal [1-10, 12-23]
- double bass [21-24]
- banjo [22], guitar [21-24]
- piano [21-24]
- trombone [7-10, 15-18]
- piano [1-10, 15-18]
- cornet [13-14]
- drums (drum set) [15-18]
- trumpet [21-24]
- alto saxophone [7-8], clarinet [7-8]
- trombone [21-24]
- piano [11-12]
- tenor saxophone [21-24]
- trumpet [7-8]
- piano [13-14]
- choir vocals [11-12]
Issues
T1997