A Louisiana Five tune originally published and recorded in 1919, “Church Street Sobbin’ Blues” was recorded twice by Clarence Williams before this 1928 recording by jazz guitar godfather Eddie Lang.
If you think you’re hearing bells and chimes throughout this song – you are. That’s Okeh studio regular Justin Ring. The first time I listened I was using headphones and thought that someone was ringing my doorbell.
Lang here is charmingly languid – taking a relaxed swing at the tune that is both bluesy and folksy.
Recorded in New York City, November 5, 1928.
Released in the U.K. as Parlophone R-1495.
Originally released as Okeh 8633 (As “Blind Willie Dunn”).
Credits:
Eddie Lang – guitar
Frank Signorelli – piano
Justin Ring – chimes
