Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
by Ma Rainey

1990

From the earliest childhood, Gertrude Rainey felt that the Blues were expressive of the heart of the south. All these years later, one is still impressed by Ma Rainey's unaffected, somber vocal delivery. Her records give credence to the numerous legends that she was Bessie Smith's musical godmother. Ma Rainey taught many Blues singers who are popular today, and is worshipped as the true mother of the Blues.

Tracklist

1. Oh Papa Blues
2. Black Eye Blues (Take 1)
3. "Ma" Rainey's Black Bottom
4. Booze and Blues
5. Blues Oh Blues
6. Sleep Talking Blues (Take 1)
7. Lucky Rock Blues
8. Georgia Cake Walk
9. Don't Fish In My Sea
10. Stack O' Lee Blues
11. Shave 'Em Dry Blues
12. Yonder Come the Blues (Take 1)
13. Screech Owl Blues
14. Farewell Daddy Blues