Kokomo Arnold-Old Original Kokomo Blues(1999)[EAC-FLAC][TWR18]

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Kokomo Arnold was evidently popular because he recorded close to one hundred sides, almost all for the Decca label, between 1930-38. Arnold was a left handed guitarist with an impressive technique, combining slide with some incredibly fast finger-picking. He recorded two songs for Victor in Memphis in 1930 before heading to Chicago where he made the rest of his recordings. His initial recording session produced two classic: the influential "Milk Cow Blues" and "Old Original Kokomo Blues" (the basis of Robert Johnson's "Sweet Home Chicago"). Arnold's body of work is remarkably consistent and should be considered one of the best of his era. He retired from music in 1938 and took a job in a steel mill. As he stated in a 1959 interview: "I'm finished with music and that mad way of life."





1.: Rainy Night Blues

2.: Paddlin' Madeline Blues

3.: Milk Cow Blues

4.: Old Original Kokomo Blues

5.: Old Black Cat Blues (Jinx Blues)

6.: Back Door Blues

7.: Hobo Blues

8.: Bo Weavil Blues

9.: Stop Look And Listen

10.: Milk Cow Blues (part 3)

11.: Down And Out Blues

12.: Sundown Blues

13.: Shake That Thing

14.: Lonesome Road Blues

15.: Cold Winter Blues

16.: Black Mattie

17.: Rocky Road Blues

18.: Midnight Blues

19.: Bad Luck Blues

20.: Kid Man Blues