Album · 1951
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
Tracklist
1
St. Louis Blues
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:13
2
I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:24
3
You've Been a Good Ole Wagon
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:31
4
Sobbin' Hearted Blues
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:01
5
Reckless Blues
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:06
6
J.C. Holmes Blues
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:06
7
Careless Love Blues
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:28
8
Cold in Hand Blues
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:15
9
Nashville Woman's Blues
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:46
10
Jailhouse Blues
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:16
11
Ticket Agent Ease Your Window Down
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:21
12
Down Hearted Blues
The Bessie Smith Story, Volume 1
3:29
In print
First pressed 1951, still pressed 2015 — 25 pressings across 7 countries.
Credits
Monogram
Design
Stanley (10)
Design
Charlie Green
Instrument · trombone
Clarence Williams
Instrument · piano
Fred Longshaw
Instrument · piano
Irving Johns
Instrument · piano
Louis Armstrong
Instrument · trumpet
Robert Robbins
Instrument · violin
George Avakian
Liner Notes
Carl Van Vechten
Photography
Bessie Smith
Vocal · voice