Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 (1949-1952) (1994)

About this title: The third of four Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup Document CDs (which completely reissue his recordings from the 1940s and '50s) features the singer/guitarist in trio settings, mostly with bassist Ransom Knowling and drummer Judge Riley. Crudup's expressive vocals and the driving rhythm section make such songs as "She's Just Like Caldenia," "Oo-Wee Darling," "Anytime Is the Right Time," "Love Me Mama," "Where Did You Stay Last Night," and "Goin' Back to Georgia" quite memorable. Listening to these consistently exciting performances gives listeners strong clues as to where rock & roll came from. ... read more

Tracks:

1. Mercy Blues
2. She's Just Like Caldonia
3. Mean Old Santa Fe
4. Behind Closed Doors
5. She Ain't Nothin' But Trouble [Crudup]
6. Oo-Wee Darling
7. Anytime Is the Right Time [Public Domain]
8. My Baby Left Me [Crudup]
9. Nobody Wants Me [Crudup]
10. Star Bootlegger [Crudup]
11. Too Much Competition [Crudup]
12. Second Man Blues [Crudup]
13. Pearly Lee
14. Love Me Mama
15. Never No More
16. Where Did You Stay Last Night?
17. I'm Gonna Dig Myself a Hole [Crudup]
18. I'm Gonna Dig Myself a Hole [Alternate Take] [Crudup]
19. Goin' Back to Georgia
20. Mr. So and So [Crudup]
21. Do It If You Want To
22. Keep on Drinkin'

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