George "Harmonica" Smith Oopin' California Blues 1954-1962 CD
Although generally known as George "Harmonica" Smith, our man also recorded under other names including Little Walter Jr, Harmonica King and George Allen. He likewise played on sessions for other artists, including Blues legends like Otis Spann and Champion Jack Dupree. An influential harp maestro, George was one of the first men to amplify his harmonica, using an amplifier he'd salvaged from an old movie projector. He also effectively pioneered the West Coast harmonica sound, fusing together Kansas City swing and Chicago Blues. This collection anthologises Smith's recording career between 1954 and 1962, presenting his own recordings alongside selected highlights of his session work.
1. Otis Spann - It Must Have Been The Devil 2. Little George Smith - Blues In The Dark 3. Little George Smith - Telephone Blues 4. Little George Smith - Blues Stay Away 5. Little George Smith - Oopin' Doopin' Doopin' 6. Champion Jack Dupree - Me and My Mule 7. Champion Jack Dupree - Overhead 8. Champion Jack Dupree - So Sorry So Sorry 9. Champion Jack Dupree - Sharp Harp 10. George Smith - Love Life 11. George Smith - Cross-Eyed Suzie Lee 12. George Smith - You Don't Love Me 13. George Smith - Down In New Orleans 14. Little Walter Jr. - Miss O'Malley's Rally 15. Little Walter Jr. - I Don't Know 16. Harmonica King & His Band - All Last Night 17. Harmonica King & His Band - Hot Rolls 18. George Smith & His Harmonica - West Helena Blues 19. George Smith - As Long As I Live 20. George Smith - Nobody Knows 21. George Allen - Times Won't Be Hard Always 22. George Allen - Tight Dress 23. George Allen - Loose Screws 24. George Allen - The Will To Go On 25. George Allen - Until You Come Home 26. George Allen - I Want A Woman 27. George Smith - Sometimes You Win When You Lose 28. George Smith - Come On Home 29. George Allen - You Can't Undo What's Been Done 30. George Allen - Rope That Twist 31. George Allen - I Must Be Crazy
