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Mississippi Fred McDowell (1904-1972) had a day job and played his slide guitar when he was not working. He was "discovered" somewhat late in life when he was in his 50s, and must have been pushing 60 when he started producing his own recordings. This is the original style of blues, a man and a guitar, although he did add a bass and some drums, and switched to an electric guitar for recording late in his career.. The recording has some spoken introductions by himself. By the 1950s, there was a range of music available to play, and he did not have to rely on originating all songs, although songs reflect his own arrangements. Recording equipment had also improved by the time his records were produced, and his playing abilities had matured (and while his voice was still good). He had a good run before he passed away in Memphis at the age of 68.For more biographical information see Fred McDowell The Voice of Mississippi Delta Blues Guitar.The 14 tracks on this CD reflect the best of his last recording session. It is a reissue with bonus tracks.