Tell My Story Movin’

Louis Myers

Louis Myers was one of the most prolific recording session guitar players in the heyday of electric Chicgo Blues during the 1950s...

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  • Louis Myers was one of the most prolific recording session guitar players in the heyday of electric Chicgo Blues during the 1950s and 1960s, a master of tone, technique and taste, never overplaying and never playing an unnecessary note or solo. He and his brother Dave Myers, along with drummer Fred Below, formed the Aces, a crack Chicago unit best known for their work with harmonica genius Little Walter Jacobs. Louis was also a fine harmonica player. On this session, which was his last, Louis was accompanied by the cream of the crop of Chicago players, Bob Stroger on bass and Steve Freund on guitar, both from the Sunnyland Slim Blues Band, John Primer on guitar, Sam Burton from the Otis Rush Band on drums, and Barrelhouse Chuck Goering on piano.

    “Myers’ harmonic, vocal and and guitar chops richly demonstrate why he is credited with a large role in helping develop shuffle and other uptempo blues.”
    — Silo Independent Newsletter

    1. Wiggle Tail
    2. Blue And Lonesome 6:26
    3. Bottom Of The Harp 4:25
    4. Whoopin’ Cough 5:47
    5. Sloppy Drunk 4:39
    6. One More Break 6:05
    7. Tribute To The Aces 3:12
    8. Rock Me 5:46
    9. In The Evening 5:22
    10. Heart Attack 4:34
    11. Worried Life Blues 4:32
    12. Tell My Story Movin’ 4:17
  • Release Date: August 17, 1992

    © P 1991 Earwig Music Company, Inc.
    Songs 1,2,3,4,6,7,12 written by Louis Myers, published by Earwig Music Company, administered by BMG Music
    Other songwriters: 5 by John Lee Williamson, 8 Arthur Crudup, 9 Leroy Carr, 10 Willie Dixon, 11 Maceo Merriweather

    Musicians:

    Louis Myers – vocals, harmonica and guitar
    Sam Burton – drums
    Steve Freund – lead and rhythm guitar
    “Barrelhouse” Chuck Goering – piano
    John Primer – lead and rhythm guitar
    Robert Stroger – bass

    Recorded, mixed and edited at Acme Recording Studio, Chicago, Illinois by Blaise Barton,
    Assistance in recording by Fabio Serpa, second engineer; overdub recording by Al Witten.
    Liner Notes by John Brisbin
    Photography front cover by Robert Barclay; inside photo by Scott Olson
    Graphic Design by Al Brandtner – Brandtner Design, Chicago, Illinois

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Genre: Blues