The Best of Frank Stokes

The Best of Frank Stokes
Classic Recordings of the 1920s
Yazoo 2072; Ordering Information

Frank Stokes is one of the giant figures in early blues history. His unique blend of blues, rags and breakdowns defined the irresistible Memphis sound of the 1920s. He is joined here by two other Memphis standouts, Dan Sane and Will Batts - together they produced a host of of all-time classics.


1. Take Me Back 2. Mistreatin' Blues 3. You Shall 4. What's The Matter Blues 5. I'm Going Away Blues 6. Memphis Rounders Blues 7. It Won't Be Long Now 8. It's A Good Thing (Take 1) 9. Tain't Nobody's Business If I Do - Part 2 (Take 1 Unissued) 10. Old Sometime Blues 11. I Got Mine	12. Sweet To Mama 13. Nehi Mama 14. Downtown Blues 15. How Long 16. South Memphis Blues 17. Frank Stokes' Dream 18. Mr. Crump Don't Like It 19. Bedtime Blues 20. Jumpin On The Hill (Unissued) 21. Blues In "D" 22. Right Now Blues