That's All Right - Jimmy Rogers

That's All Right - Jimmy Rogers

2:50

single, 1950

Written by Jimmy Rogers

Well, "Written" by Jimmy Rogers.  Muddy Waters said it was Robert Lockwood's song; others say that Othum Brown wrote basically the same song in 1947.  But it's usually credited to Rogers, and has become a standard.  This, by the way, is entirely different than the Arthur Crudup song often given the same title.  Little Walter plays harmonica on this recording.  It's a lost love blues song, with the title meant ironically: "Please tell me baby, what's getting wrong with you? / You don't treat me halfway right baby, nothing like you used to do / But that's alright."

Walking By Myself - Jimmy Rogers

Walking By Myself - Jimmy Rogers

2:47

single, 1956

Written by Jimmy Rogers (as James A. Lane)

The blues guitarist and harmonica player, once of Muddy Waters' band, had this song as an R&B hit, though it's a pretty straightforward Chicago blues.  Rogers has a smooth vocal here, equal parts soul and blues.  The narrator professes he loves the girl with all his heart: "Love you, yes I love you / With all my heart and soul / Wouldn't mistreat you for my weight in gold."  Well then why is he walking by himself?  I guess she left him despite his love, but it's not explicitly stated.