Recorded in Leland and Greenville, Mississippi (1976-1982).
Label: Mbirafon CD110.
Famed blues guitar player from Leland, Mississippi, James “Son” Thomas cut several records in the U.S. and abroad, quickly gaining an international reputation.
The material presented here, however, has a flavor that differs from other releases, probably owing to the informality and authenticity of the settings in which it was recorded.
The album also features some blues by Thomas’ uncle, Joe Cooper, along with fellow-countryman Eddie Cusic.
All tracks were recorded in Leland and Greenville at the performers’ homes between 1976 and 1982, and were digitally remastered from the original tapes in 2013.
Recorded, edited, and produced by Giambattista Marcucci.
Editorial assistance by Corey Wetherington, Penn State University. 6-page insert with notes and photographs included.
The CD was released in 2022.
TRACK LISTING
1. MAMA DON’T ALLOW (1:11)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
2. LITTLE RED CAR (TAKE 1) (3:45)
Eddie Cusic, vocal and guitar
James “Son” Thomas, guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
3. STOP ARGUING OVER ME (2:44)
Eddie Cusic, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
4. 61 HIGHWAY BLUES (3:47)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Joe Cooper, guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
5. BOOGIE CHILDREN (TAKE 1) (2:57)
Joe Cooper, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
6. THREE DAYS I CRIED (1:36)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Joe Cooper, bass guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
7. I LOVE YOU BABY (2:12)
Joe Cooper, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
8. CATFISH BLUES (TAKE 1) (3:02)
Edie Cusic, vocal and guitar
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
9. CATFISH BLUES (TAKE 2) (4:11)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
10. STANDING AT THE CROSSROADS (3:03)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
11. CAIRO BLUES (2:48)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
12. BOTTLE IT UP AND GO (1:56)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
13. BUMBLE BEE BLUES (TAKE 1) (1:18)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
14. FORTY-FOUR BLUES (2:07)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
15. BOOGIE TILL THE BREAK OF DAY (1:32)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
16. BEEFSTEAK BLUES (2:32)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
17. BIG FAT MAMA (TAKE 2) (4:34)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
18. BULL COW BLUES (4:53)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
19. STOP AND LISTEN (2:30)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
20. GOOD MORNING LITTLE SCHOOLGIRL (2:56)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
21. EUROPEAN COUNTRY BLUES (3:45)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
22. I WANNA BOOGIE (2:27)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
23. SHAKE 'EM ON DOWN (2:10)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
24. FOUR WOMEN BLUES (2:03)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
25. BABY PLEASE DON’T GO (2:01)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, June 16, 1982
TOTAL PLAYING TIME 69:01
1. MAMA DON’T ALLOW (1:11)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
2. LITTLE RED CAR (TAKE 1) (3:45)
Eddie Cusic, vocal and guitar
James “Son” Thomas, guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
3. STOP ARGUING OVER ME (2:44)
Eddie Cusic, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
4. 61 HIGHWAY BLUES (3:47)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Joe Cooper, guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
5. BOOGIE CHILDREN (TAKE 1) (2:57)
Joe Cooper, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
6. THREE DAYS I CRIED (1:36)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Joe Cooper, bass guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
7. I LOVE YOU BABY (2:12)
Joe Cooper, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
8. CATFISH BLUES (TAKE 1) (3:02)
Edie Cusic, vocal and guitar
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 6, 1976
9. CATFISH BLUES (TAKE 2) (4:11)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
10. STANDING AT THE CROSSROADS (3:03)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
11. CAIRO BLUES (2:48)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
12. BOTTLE IT UP AND GO (1:56)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
13. BUMBLE BEE BLUES (TAKE 1) (1:18)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
14. FORTY-FOUR BLUES (2:07)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
15. BOOGIE TILL THE BREAK OF DAY (1:32)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
16. BEEFSTEAK BLUES (2:32)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
17. BIG FAT MAMA (TAKE 2) (4:34)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
18. BULL COW BLUES (4:53)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
19. STOP AND LISTEN (2:30)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Greenville, Mississippi, August 8, 1976
20. GOOD MORNING LITTLE SCHOOLGIRL (2:56)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
21. EUROPEAN COUNTRY BLUES (3:45)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
22. I WANNA BOOGIE (2:27)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
23. SHAKE 'EM ON DOWN (2:10)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
24. FOUR WOMEN BLUES (2:03)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, August 21, 1978
25. BABY PLEASE DON’T GO (2:01)
James “Son” Thomas, vocal and guitar
Leland, Mississippi, June 16, 1982
TOTAL PLAYING TIME 69:01
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