1944-1946 (2002)

About this title: A native of Guthrie, OK, Joe "Honeydripper" Liggins grew up in San Diego, where he developed his multi-instrumental musical abilities at San Diego State University. Liggins established himself professionally with intensive gigging -- in the company of such powerhouse players as Cee Pee Johnson and Illinois Jacquet -- in and around Los Angeles beginning in 1939. During this time he acquired a nickname that was destined to make musical history. While working for Sammy Franklin & His California Rhythm Rascals, Liggins cooked up a catchy jive tune and used his moniker for the title, calling it ... read more

Tracks:

1. The Honeydripper, Pt. 1 [Liggins]
2. The Honeydripper, Pt. 2 [Liggins]
3. Blue Moods [Liggins]
4. The Honeydripper, Pt. 1 [Liggins]
5. The Honeydripper, Pt. 2 [Liggins]
6. I've Got a Right to Cry [Liggins]
7. Doodle-Do-Da-Deet [Liggins]
8. Sugar Lump [Liggins]
9. You Ain't Goin' to Heaven No How [Liggins]
10. Caravan [Ellington/Mills/Tiz]
11. Miss Betty's Blues [Liggins]
12. I Know My Love Is True [Liggins]
13. Lover's Lament [Liggins]
14. Harlemesque [Liggins]
15. Dripper's Boogie, Pt. 1 [Liggins]
16. Dripper's Boogie, Pt. 2 [Liggins]
17. Tanya [Liggins]
18. Breaking My Heart [Liggins]
19. Last Night Blues [Liggins]
20. T.W.A. [Liggins]
21. Someday Sweetheart [Spikes]
22. Yvette [Liggins]

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