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Allen Brothers, Vol. 1: 1927-1930
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Album Details: Allen Brothers, Vol. 1: 1927-1930

Release Date:09/07/2000
Label:Document
UPC:714298803327

Track List: Allen Brothers, Vol. 1: 1927-1930

  1. Salty Dog Blues
  2. Bow Wow Blues
  3. Chattanooga Blues
  4. Laughin' and Cryin'
  5. Ain't That Skippin' and Flyin'
  6. Cheat 'Em
  7. Frisco Blues
  8. Tiple Blues
  9. Free a Little Bird
  10. Skipping and Flying
  11. Prisoner's Dream
  12. I'll Be All Smiles Tonight
  1. I've Got the Chain Store Blues
  2. Jake Walk Blues
  3. Enforcement Blues
  4. Reckless Night Blues
  5. New Chattanooga Blues
  6. Shanghai Rooster Blues
  7. Price of Cotton Blues
  8. I'm Always Whistling the Blues
  9. Roll Down the Line
  10. Old Black Crow
  11. No Low Down Hanging Around
  12. Maybe Next Week Sometime

Pro Reviews: Allen Brothers, Vol. 1: 1927-1930

  • All Music Guide

    The Allen Brothers (singer/banjoist Austin Allen and Lee Allen on kazoo, guitar, and occasional vocals) were one of the most popular and prolific of the early country groups. All of their music has been reissued on three Document CDs. The duo primarily played good-time music, influenced by the blues and to a small extent by hokum. Listening to their performances, one has to occasionally overlook small and unfortunate racist remarks that were part of the Southern white culture of the time. However, the sound of the duo is appealing (even if "Laughin' and Cryin' Blues" is a bit annoying), with the highlights on this first disc including "Salty Dog Blues," "Prisoner's Dream," "Jake Walk Blues," and "Frisco Blues." One session is unusual because it has the duo joined by violin and guitar, but that was the only time in their career that the Allen Brothers used other musicians. Early country collectors will want to hear this music.

    - Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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Allen Brothers

The Allen Brothers, Lee and Austin, were among the first of the fraternal duets that became popular in the '20s and '30s. They were known for their fast-paced, upbeat blues and old-time music-influenced songs. Offering sometimes-bawdy good-time music, droll humor, and Lee Allen's delightful kazoo leads, they created a unique blues-derived sound independent from that of ... Read more