Shave 'Em Dry: The Best Of Lucille Bogan
Though actual biographical details are sketchy in the historical record, culturally it can be assumed that there was no tougher woman on record than Lucille Bogan (or, in later years, Bessie Jackson -- both are represented here). This Legacy issue compiles her recordings from between 1933 and 1935, after her initial success with OKeh and Brunswick Indeed, the lion's share of the material issued comes from sides cut for Banner ARC (Brunswick s chain-store budget line), and Vocalion Featuring accompaniment by pianist Walter Roland (and bluesman Josh White on one side), there are 20 tracks here that showcase the mythology around Bogan Jackson Whether it is the completely raunchy blues in songs like "Barbecue Bess," "Skin Game Blues," and the infamous "Shave 'Em Dry," or the lean-time Depression-era working-class blues signified by "Tired as I Can Be," "Hungry Man's Scuffle," or "Watcha Gonna Do," the effect is the same: unflinching, brutal, powerful, and evocative music that stands tall outside of time and space. This set includes three previously unreleased cuts, two other versions of "Shave 'Em Dry" and the amazing "Till the Cows Come Home." There are more complete collections, but no introduction to Lucille Bogan is more representative than this one. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide
Loading...
Credits »
Sonny Scott - Dancer
Sonny Scott - Group Member
Steven Berkowitz - A&R
David Daoud Coleman - Art Direction
Walter Roland - Group Member
Richard K. Spottswood - Liner Notes
Lawrence Cohn - Compilation Producer
David Mitson - Mastering
Clark Duval - Photo Research
Patti Matheny - Artist Coordination
Jon Newman - Packaging Manager
Darren Salmieri - Artist Coordination
Stephen Marsh - Mastering
Liz Reilly - Photo Research
Steve Einczig - Product Manager
Lucille Bogan - Group Member
Related Artists »
Bessie Smith
Ida Cox
