She Lyin' (1964)

About this title: By the time James had been rediscovered in the 1960s, he was still capable of playing entrancing, dynamic music, but was much less consistent and not as striking a vocalist. It was a testimony to his greatness that he still managed to make compelling records, and he was among the best storytellers and dramatic singers in the traditional realm. This mid-'60s CD features songs James recorded for the Adelphi label in 1964 that were never issued. It's hard to understand why this wasn't issued at the time it was recorded; it's just as solid as the albums James recorded for Columbia during the same ... read more

Tracks:

1. All Night Long [James]
2. Broke & Hungry [James]
3. I'm So Glad [James]
4. Bad Whiskey [James]
5. Cypress Grove Blues [James]
6. Catfish Blues [James]
7. Goin' Away to Stay [James]
8. Crow Jane [James]
9. Devil Got My Woman [James]
10. She Lyin' [James]
11. Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues [James]
12. Drunken Spree [James]
13. Black Gal [James]
14. Illinois Blues [James]
15. Worried Blues [James]
16. Look Down the Road [James]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.