Banged Up-amer.jailhouse Songs
Viper Recordings
BLUES
Jail house songs exist in many musical genres whether it be Country, Blues, Jazz or Rock ’n’ Roll - most of which are represented here on this excellent album.
Many of the musicians featured on ‘Banged Up’ were born on the wrong side of the tracks, poverty and other social factors forcing them to use their instruments as a weapon against the harsh realities of everyday life, or at the very least reflect what was all about them.
Many famous musicians have spent time in prison and some even recorded there, such as Leadbelly and Johnny Cash. This amazing compilation features tracks from JIMMIE ROGERS, JOHNNY CASH, BIG MACEO, BUKKA WHITE, BESSIE SMITH, THE ROBINS (the original version of “Riot In Cell Block Number Nine”), LEROY CARR, RICHARD BERRY (the writer of rock n’ roll standard “Louie Louie”) and more. Includes fantastic line notes.
Released on what’s becoming one of the best roots re-issue labels around, VIPER RECORDINGS.
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