Norman G. Green was born in Bryant, Texas on July 25, 1920. His family moved to Oklahoma when he was in youth where he learned guitar and started playing at local functions. In 1947 he moved to Los Angeles. He made his first records in 1948 backing J.D. Nicholson. He made his debut recordings as R. Green & Turner for a label owned by J.R. Fulbright. Fulbright claimed to have found Green in Christian, Oklahoma "him and a crossed-eyed woman who played harp, came here together. I discovered him playing at an old country supper." Green recalled meeting Fullbright at his Los Angeles club, the Jungle Room.
Taken from the original liner notes:
"A great deal has been written about the blues and the people who sing them. Most enthusiasts are familiar with the names of Elmore james, Muddy Waters, Sonnyboy Williamson, Lightnin' Hopkins and Little Walter, for these are the names of artists who have won wide recognition for their talents and their contributions not only to the blues, but to Rock & Roll as well.
However, one should be aware that there were others, some still around, that were equally as talented, but not as fortunate. All too often their contributions were quickly recognized, borrowed or stolen and the artists themselves ignored and forgotten. Such was almost the tragedy that occured with GUITAR SLIM GREEN..."
Taken from the original liner notes:
"A great deal has been written about the blues and the people who sing them. Most enthusiasts are familiar with the names of Elmore james, Muddy Waters, Sonnyboy Williamson, Lightnin' Hopkins and Little Walter, for these are the names of artists who have won wide recognition for their talents and their contributions not only to the blues, but to Rock & Roll as well.
However, one should be aware that there were others, some still around, that were equally as talented, but not as fortunate. All too often their contributions were quickly recognized, borrowed or stolen and the artists themselves ignored and forgotten. Such was almost the tragedy that occured with GUITAR SLIM GREEN..."
Personnel:
Guitar Slim Green( guitar, vocals)
Johnny Otis (piano, drums)
Shuggie Otis (harmonica, piano, guitar, bass, drums)
Roger Spotts (piano)
Tracklist:
01. Shake 'Em Up (J.Otis/Green/S.Otis) 2.11
02. Bumble Bee Blues (Green/J.Otis) 3.26
03. Make Love All Night (Green/J.Otis) 2.35
04. My Little Angel Child (Green/J.Otis) 3.5705. 5th Street Alley Blues (Green/J.Otis) 3.13
06. Old Folks Boogie (Green) 2.12
07. This War Ain't Right (J.Otis) 3.03
08. You Make Me Feel So Good (Green/J.Otis) 2.0409. Big Fine Thing (Green/J.Otis) 2.4810. Play On Little Girl (Green/J.Otis) 3.09
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Guitar Slim Green( guitar, vocals)
Johnny Otis (piano, drums)
Shuggie Otis (harmonica, piano, guitar, bass, drums)
Roger Spotts (piano)
Tracklist:
01. Shake 'Em Up (J.Otis/Green/S.Otis) 2.11
02. Bumble Bee Blues (Green/J.Otis) 3.26
03. Make Love All Night (Green/J.Otis) 2.35
04. My Little Angel Child (Green/J.Otis) 3.5705. 5th Street Alley Blues (Green/J.Otis) 3.13
06. Old Folks Boogie (Green) 2.12
07. This War Ain't Right (J.Otis) 3.03
08. You Make Me Feel So Good (Green/J.Otis) 2.0409. Big Fine Thing (Green/J.Otis) 2.4810. Play On Little Girl (Green/J.Otis) 3.09
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