Memphis Slim

Overview

Works:	764 works in 1,158 publications in 8 languages and 5,857 library holdings
Roles:	Performer, Instrumentalist, Singer, Vocalist, Composer, Lyricist, Other, Narrator
Classifications:	m1630.18, 781.643

Publication Timeline

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Key

Publications about Memphis Slim

Publications by Memphis Slim

Most widely held works about Memphis Slim

Memphis Slim with Paul Jones, Slim Gaillard by Memphis Slim ( Visual )
Memphis Slim ( Book )

Most widely held works by Memphis Slim

Classic blues from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings ( Recording )
4 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 264 libraries worldwide

Classic African-American ballads from Smithsonian Folkways ( Recording )
2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 212 libraries worldwide

The American folk blues festival, 1962-1966. Volume one ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 161 libraries worldwide
"A rare collection of performances by America's premier bluesmen at the peak of their artistry."--Container.

The American folk blues festival, 1962-1966. Volume two ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 152 libraries worldwide
"A rare collection of performances by America's premier bluesmen at the peak of their artistry."--Container.

Blues in the Mississippi night ( Recording )
3 editions published between 1990 and 2003 in English and held by 145 libraries worldwide
These archival recordings present the recollections of Mississippi blues musicians Memphis Slim, Big Bill Broonzy, and Sonny Boy Williamson as told to Alan Lomax. Through a conversational dialogue with one another, the musicians explore the origins, meaning, and development of blues music among Black Americans in the South. Includes examples of each musician singing and playing the blues as well as prerecorded field recordings of Black folk songs.

Classic piano blues from Smithsonian Folkways ( Recording )
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 134 libraries worldwide

Classic blues from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Vol. 2 ( Recording )
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 132 libraries worldwide

The Folkways years 1959-1973 by Memphis Slim ( Recording )
4 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 132 libraries worldwide

Down home Saturday night ( Recording )
2 editions published in 2006 in Multiple languages and English and held by 109 libraries worldwide

Memphis Slim by Memphis Slim ( Recording )
26 editions published between 1960 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 81 libraries worldwide

Willie's blues by Willie Dixon ( Recording )
12 editions published between 1959 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 80 libraries worldwide

That's all right ( Recording )
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 78 libraries worldwide

B.B. King anthology ( )
1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 73 libraries worldwide

The blues. Volume 4 ( Recording )
3 editions published between 1988 and 1993 in English and held by 61 libraries worldwide

Pete Seeger at the Village Gate by Pete Seeger ( Recording )
7 editions published between 1960 and 2003 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 59 libraries worldwide

Blues by Jazz Gillum ( Recording )
4 editions published in 1961 in English and held by 55 libraries worldwide

Baby please come home by Memphis Slim ( Recording )
4 editions published between 1963 and 2008 in English and held by 55 libraries worldwide

All kinds of blues by Memphis Slim ( Recording )
8 editions published between 1961 and 1999 in 4 languages and held by 55 libraries worldwide

Songs of Memphis Slim and "Wee Willie" Dixon by Memphis Slim ( Recording )
4 editions published between 1960 and 2003 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide

Memphis Slim Favorite blues singers ( Recording )
3 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 50 libraries worldwide