MERCY DEE WALTON TROUBLESOME MIND
Label Arhoolie
Original Released: 1961
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Fine 16-song select[ion from the California-based pianist's 1961 sessions for Chris Strachwitz's Arhoolie logo. A trio of sympathetic cohorts (harpist Sidney Maiden, guitarist K.C. Douglas, and drummer Otis Cherry) give the music a rough-edged barroom feel as Dee pounds out "After the Fight," "Call the Asylum," and a nice remake of his dour "One Room Country Shack." ~ Bill Dahl
Tracklist
1 Have You Ever Been Out In The Country 3:44
2 Five Card Hand 3:12
3 After The Fight 3:21
4 Lady Luck2:50
5 Betty Jean 2:09
6 One Room Country Shack 4:09
7 Mercy's Troubles 9:35
8 Sugar Daddy 4:33
9 Red Light 2:36
10 Walked Down So Many Turnrows 3:10
11 Call The Asylum 4:05
12 Mercy's Shuffle 3:17
13 Troublesome Mind 6:41
14 Shady Lane 4:28
15 Eighth Wonder Of The World 2:38
16 I Been A Fool 3:20
Recording information: Berkeley, California (02/05/1961-04/16/1961); Stockton, California (02/05/1961-04/16/1961).
Personnel:
Mercy Dee Walton (vocals, piano); K.C. Douglas (guitar); Sidney Maiden (harmonica); Otis Cherry (drums)
