Jo Ann Kelly - Key To The Highway: Rare & Unreleased Recordings 1968-1974

When Blues patriarchs like Sonny Boy Williamson II and Muddy Waters started visiting UK for expanding Blues geography, Jo Ann Kelly was one of the pioneering woman musicians to become infected with the devil's music. The fever was her companion during whole life, life which sadly ended untimely.

This album covers period from 1968 to 1975 although title states "1968-1974". This compilation became necessary after her creation finally got deserved attention. Jo Ann Kelly did not became shining star during her life nor she enjoyed commercial success but her legacy is of utmost importance in formation of British Blues. Her voice is rich and guitar playing intense. She is equally good with accompaniment or without ("Levee Camp Holler "). Set consists mostly of covers of songs from Big Bill Broonzy to Jimmy Reed and this lady sings all these songs with ease, naturally and originally, she makes these songs sound like her own songs. Just listen to "Louisiana Blues [Version 2]", you'll feel you are in the Delta. One more proof that you don't need to be black to sing the Blues.

Album also contains two interviews.

Track List

01. Keep Your Hands Out of My Pocket 
02. No Chance With You 
03. You Win Again 
04. I've Been Scorned 
05. Can I Get a Witness 
06. Rolling Log Blues 
07. Louisiana Blues 
08. I Can't Be Satisfied 
09. Levee Camp Holler 
10. Two Nineteen Blues 
11. Make Me a Pallet on the Floor 
12. Key to the Highway
13. You've Got to Move
14. Black Rat Swing
15. Baby, What You Want Me to Do
16. Louisiana Blues [Version 2]
17. Boyfriend Blue
18. Catfish Blues
19. Walking the Dog
20. Jump Steady Daddy
21. Put a Record On
22. Guitars, Stars, and Early Repertoire [Interview]
23. The Bridge House Days [Interview]


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