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1-1	–Jesse Fuller	Hump In My Back Written-By – Jesse Fuller	2:46
1-2	–Jesse Fuller	Brother Low Down	2:41
1-3	–Skid Band	Berkeley's Junko Partner Harmonica [Probably] – TA Talbott*Vocals, Bass [Tub Bass] – Bruce BrattonVocals, Guitar, Arranged By – Justin Pope Washboard – Wayne Pope	4:04
1-4	–Skid Band	Tight Like That Arranged By – Bratton*, Pope*Harmonica [Probably] – TA Talbott*Vocals, Bass [Tub Bass] – Bruce BrattonVocals, Guitar – Justin Pope Washboard – Wayne Pope	3:38
1-5	–Bob Mielke's Bearcats	Moose March	3:22
1-6	–Big Joe Williams	Highway 49 Written-By – Joe Lee Williams*	3:49
1-7	–Big Joe Williams w/ Mary Williams	Oakland Blues Written-By – Mary Williams	2:46
1-8	–Big Joe Williams	Greystone (Alameda County Jail) Blues Written-By – Joe Lee Williams*	2:32
1-9	–K.C. Douglas & Band	I Know You Didn't Want Me Bass – Unknown ArtistDrums – Unknown ArtistPiano – George Hurst Saxophone – Unknown ArtistVocals, Guitar, Written-By – K.C. DouglasVoice [2nd Voice] – Clarence Van Hook	2:15
1-10	–K.C. Douglas	Night Shirt Blues Vocals, Guitar, Written-By – K.C. Douglas	2:07
1-11	–K.C. Douglas	Stop Time Vocals, Guitar – K.C. Douglas	1:26
1-12	–K.C. Douglas	Hear Me Howling Vocals, Guitar, Written-By – K.C. Douglas	2:10
1-13	–Lonnie Johnson	Stand Alone Blues Written-By – Lonnie Johnson	3:24
1-14	–Lonnie Johnson	Brenda Written-By – Lonnie Johnson	4:12
1-15	–Sonny Terry	Changed The Lock On My Door Written-By – Saunders Terry*	3:14
1-16	–Bukka White	Bald Eagle Train (Take 1) Vocals, Guitar – Bukka WhiteWritten-By – Booker White*	11:44
1-17	–Lightning Hopkins*	Tom Moore's Farm Written-By – Sam Hopkins*	5:12
1-18	–Lightning Hopkins*	Up On Telegraph (Avenue) Written-By – Sam Hopkins*	3:13
1-19	–Mercy Dee*	Lady Luck Drums – Otis CherryGuitar – K.C. DouglasHarmonica – Sidney MaidenVocals, Piano – Mercy Dee*Written-By – M. D. Walton*	2:47
2-1	–Country Joe And The Fish	I Feel Like I'm Fixin' To Die Rag Bass [Washtub Bass] – Bill Steele*Guitar – Barry MeltonVocals [Additional Vocal] – Mike BeardsleeVocals, Guitar – Country Joe McDonaldWashboard, Kazoo – Carl SchragerWritten-By – Joe McDonald*	2:58
2-2	–Toni Brown	You Turned Your Back Electric Guitar – Pete BergResonator Guitar [Dobro] – Mayne SmithVocals, Guitar, Written-By – Toni Brown	2:19
2-3	–Toni Brown	How Could I Stand It Electric Guitar – Pete BergResonator Guitar [Dobro] – Mayne SmithVocals, Guitar, Written-By – Toni Brown	2:42
2-4	–Toni Brown	Don't Forget Me, Love Electric Guitar – Pete BergResonator Guitar [Dobro] – Mayne SmithVocals, Guitar, Written-By – Toni Brown	2:03
2-5	–Crabgrass	Charles Giteau	3:32
2-6	–The Joy Of Cooking*	Midnight Blues Written-By – Toni Brown	4:08
2-7	–T.A. Talbott	Depression Gone From Me Written-By – T.A. Talbott	2:57
2-8	–T.A. Talbott	Mr. Brakeman Written-By – T.A. Talbott	3:52
2-9	–Debbie Green*	Who's Going To Be My Man?	4:21
2-10	–Bob Neuwirth	Come See Written-By – Woody Guthrie	4:26
2-11	–Janet Smith	Lady Gay Arranged By – Janet Smith	3:16
2-12	–Merritt Herring	Talking Protest Blues Written-By – Merritt Herring	2:37
2-13	–Alice Stuart	Black Jack David	2:05
2-14	–Perry Lederman	Eventually Written-By – Perry Lederman	2:20
2-15	–Perry Lederman	Impressions Of John Henry Written-By – Perry Lederman	6:27
2-16	–Barbara Dane	Deportees Written-By – Woody Guthrie	5:50
2-17	–Hackberry Ramblers	Big Texas (Grand Texas)	3:50
2-18	–Hackberry Ramblers	Jolie Blonde	3:01
2-19	–Hackberry Ramblers	Turtle Tail Written-By – E. Duhon*, L. Darbone*	2:18
2-20	–The Fondettes	The Beatles Are In Town Written-By – Norma Johnson	2:02
3-1	–Mance Lipscomb	Willie Poor Boy Written-By – Mance Lipscomb	3:25
3-2	–Mance Lipscomb	The Titanic Arranged By – Mance Lipscomb	3:34
3-3	–Mance Lipscomb	Mean Boss Man Written-By – Mance Lipscomb	2:55
3-4	–Mance Lipscomb	Sugar Babe Written-By – Mance Lipscomb	3:20
3-5	–Rev. Louis Overstreet	Working On A Building Arranged By – L. Overstreet*	6:38
3-6	–Rev. Louis Overstreet	The Old Ship Of Zion Arranged By – L. Overstreet*	3:40
3-7	–Rev. Gary Davis	I'm A Soldier	6:09
3-8	–Rev. Gary Davis	Floor Sweepin' Rag Written-By – Gary Davis*	5:07
3-9	–Rev. Gary Davis	Courtin' Boy Written-By – Gary Davis*	5:42
3-10	–Fred McDowell	Shake 'Em On Down Written-By – F. McDowell*	3:11
3-11	–Fred McDowell	Louise Written-By – F. McDowell*	6:06
3-12	–Fred McDowell	Write Me A Few Of Your Lines Written-By – F. McDowell*	3:18
3-13	–Skip James	Low Down Dirty Things Written-By – J. James*	4:04
3-14	–Skip James	22-20 Blues (Mr. Kress) Written-By – J. James*	3:37
3-15	–Skip James	Sea Walking Jesus Written By – E.D. James	4:07
3-16	–Skip James	No Special Lover Written-By – J. James*	4:57
3-17	–Skip James	Peace In The Valley	4:29
4-1	–Vern & Ray	Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong Written-By – Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt	2:34
4-2	–Vern & Ray	The Touch Of God's Hand Written-By – Hazel Houser	2:59
4-3	–Big Mama Thornton	'Fore Day In The Mornin' Written-By – W.M. Thornton*	5:00
4-4	–Big Mama Thornton	Ball And Chain Written-By – W.M. Thornton*	5:34
4-5	–Big Mama Thornton	Hound Dog Backing Band [Unknown Unsympathetic Band] – Unknown ArtistWritten-By – Leiber & Stoller	4:55
4-6	–John Semien & The Opelousas Playboys	Monsieur Leonard Drums – George BroussardGuitar – Jr. FeltonVocals, Accordion, Written-By – John SemienVocals, Fiddle – Ben Guillory	3:08
4-7	–John Semien & The Opelousas Playboys	Chi Ca Nai (Slow Drag) Drums – George BroussardGuitar – Jr. FeltonVocals, Accordion, Written-By – John SemienVocals, Fiddle – Ben Guillory	2:56
4-8	–John Semien & The Opelousas Playboys	Bye Bye Rosa Drums – George BroussardGuitar – Jr. FeltonVocals, Accordion – John SemienVocals, Fiddle, Written-By – Ben Guillory	2:32
4-9	–Clifton Chenier	Mr. Charlie Written-By – C. Chenier*	3:22
4-10	–Clifton Chenier	Louisiana Rock Drums – Francis ClayWritten-By – Clifton Chenier	2:54
4-11	–Notes From The Underground	What Am I Doing Here? Written-By – Fred Sokolow	2:19
4-12	–Stanley Willis	To Be A Thief Written-By – Stanley Willis	4:39
4-13	–NOW Creative Arts Ensemble*	Pretty Good Alto Saxophone – Rahim RoachBass – Chris AmbergerDrums – Smiley WintersLeader – David Wilson*Performer – Dale Reamer, Mike Breen, Patrick O'Hara*Piano – Robin Young Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Written-By – Bert WilsonTrumpet – Peter Montalbano	8:31
4-14	–Jerry Hahn	In The Breeze Bass – Ron McClureDrums – Jack DeJohnetteFlute – Noel JewkesGuitar, Written-By – Jerry HahnViolin – Michael White	5:39
4-15	–Smiley Winters	To 'Trane (Aka: Two Trains) Written-By – Bert Wilson	9:21
4-16	–Sonny Simmons	The Beauty Of Isis Alto Saxophone, Written-By – S. Simmons*Bass – Kenny Jenkins*Drums – Eddie Marshall Violin – Michael White	6:52

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Arhoolie Productions, Inc.
• Copyright (c) – Arhoolie Productions, Inc.
• Recorded At – The Sail 'N, San Francisco, CA
• Recorded At – Sierra Sound Laboratories
• Recorded At – The Cabale
• Recorded At – Hearst Greek Theatre
• Recorded At – Pauley Ballroom, Berkeley, CA
• Recorded At – Fillmore Auditorium
• Recorded At – Funky Features
• Recorded At – The Newman Center, Berkeley, CA

Credits

• Artwork [Cover Art] – John Seabury
• Design – Hugh Brown
• Edited By, Research, Text By – Adam Machado
• Liner Notes [Copyedit] – Haley Ausserer
• Photography By – Chris Strachwitz
• Producer, Recorded By, Edited By – Chris Strachwitz

Notes

136-page full-color book detailing artists recorded by Strachwitz in the San Francisco Bay area in the 1960s.

Tracks 1-5, 1-9, 2-1 to 2-5, 2-7, 2-8, 2-11, 2-12, 2-14, 2-15, 2-20, 4-7, 4-11, 4-13: first time on CD.

1-1 & 1-2 recorded at Jesse Fuller's home in West Oakland on June 15, 1954. Previously unissued.
1-3 & 1-4 probably recorded at Bruce Bratton's house on Ward St. in Berkeley – late 1950s. Previously unissued.
1-5 recorded at the Sail 'N in San Francisco in 1958. Previously released on Arhoolie LP 1099.
1-6 to 1-8 recorded at Chris' cabin near Holy City, CA – south of Los Gatos – October 5, 1960. 1-6 & 1-7 previously unissued. 1-8 also on Arhoolie CD #315.
1-9 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab in Berkeley on August 19, 1963. Previously released on Arhoolie 45 rpm disc #504.
1-10 to 1-12 recorded at K.C.'s or Justin Pope's house in Berkeley. 1-10 & 1-12 also on Arhoolie CD #475. 1-11 previously unissued.
1-13 to 1-15 recorded at Barbara Dane's house party in Berkeley or Oakland – early 1960s. Previously unissued.
1-16 recorded at Chris' apartment on Addison Street in Berkeley – November 26, 1963. Previously unissued.
1-17 recorded at the Cabale, Berkeley – November 14, 1963. Previously unissued.
1-18 recorded at Chris' house in Berkeley – December 8, 1969. Also on Arhoolie CD #403.
1-19 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab, Berkeley – April 16, 1961. Also on Arhoolie CD #369.
2-1 recorded at Chris' house in Berkeley on a 2 track Magnecord with one omni condenser Schapps mike hung from above with the group and the other mike on the tub bass. Early October 1965 – originally issued on a Rag Baby EP.
2-2 to 2-4 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab in Berkeley – ca. 1963. 2-2 & 2-3 originally issued on Arhoolie 45 rpm #505. 2-4 originally issued on Arhoolie LP 4001.
2-5 probably recorded at Dave Frederickson's house in Berkeley – ca. 1963. Originally issued on Arhoolie LP 4001.
2-6 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab in Berkeley. Previously unissued.
2-7 & 2-8 recorded at Chris' house in Berkeley – ca. 1963/64. Originally issued on Arhoolie LP 4001.
2-9 & 2-10 recorded at the Cabale in Berkeley. Previously unissued.
2-11 recorded at Chris' house in Berkeley. Originally issued on Arhoolie LP 4001.
2-12 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab in Berkeley. Originally issued on Arhoolie 45 rpm disc #510.
2-13 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab in Berkeley – 1964. Originally issued on Arhoolie LP 4001.
2-14 recorded at Chris' house in Berkeley – 1963/64. Originally issued on Arhoolie LP 4001.
2-15 recorded at the Cabale, Berkeley – 1963/64. Originally issued on Arhoolie LP 4001.
2-16 recorded at the Cabale, Berkeley – afternoon of June 18, 1964. Also on Arhoolie CD #451.
2-17 to 2-19 recorded at UC's Greek Theatre, Berkeley – at the 8th annual Berkeley Folk Festival – Sunday afternoon June 27, 1965. Previously unissued.
2-20 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab in Berkeley. Originally issued on Arhoolie 45 rpm disc #507.
3-1 to 3-4 recorded at the Cabale, Berkeley – November 28, 1964. Previously unissued, except 3-3 which is also on Arhoolie CD #306.
3-5 & 3-6 recorded at the Cabale, Berkeley – May 19, 1963. Previously unissued.
3-7 to 3-9 recorded at the Cabale, Berkeley. Previously unissued.
3-10 to 3-12 recorded at Pauley Ballroom on the UC Campus in Berkeley – at the 8th annual Berkeley Folk Festival – Wednesday night June 23, 1965. 3-12 previously unissued.
3-13 to 3-17 recorded at Chris' house in Berkeley. Previously unissued.
4-1 & 4-2 recorded at Chris' apartment on Addison Street in Berkeley – early 1960s. Previously unissued.
4-3 recorded at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco – October 15, 1966. Previously unissued.
4-4 & 4-5 recorded at Pauley Ballroom on the UC Campus in Berkeley – Friday April 3, 1970. Previously unissued.
4-6 to 4-8 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab, Berkeley – May 24, 1970. Previously unissued, except 4-7, which was originally issued on Arhoolie 45 rpm disc #523.
4-9 recorded at Funky Features, off Haight St. in San Francisco – November 29, 1971. Previously unissued.
4-10 recorded at UC's Harmon Gymnasium in Berkeley at the 2nd annual Berkeley Blues Festival – April 15, 1966. Also on Arhoolie CD 484.
4-11 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab, Berkeley – April 3, 1967. Originally issued on Changes EP #601.
4-12 recorded at Chris' house or at Sierra Sound, Berkeley – June 29, 1967. Previously unissued.
4-13 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab, Berkeley – October 31, 1968. Originally issued on Arhoolie LP 8002.
4-14 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab, Berkeley – April 4, 1967. Also on Arhoolie CD 9011.
4-15 recorded at Sierra Sound Lab, Berkeley – March 19, 1969. Also on Arhoolie CD 9033.
4-16 recorded at the Newman Center, Berkeley – November 6, 1970 on a 2 track Magnecord with an Ampex 4 channel mixer and 4 mikes. Also on Arhoolie CD 483.

Tracks 1-10 to 1-12 are incorrectly attributed to "K.C. Douglas & Band" on the rear cover of the book; the tracklisting inside the book correctly attributes these tracks to K.C. Douglas alone.

No durations are printed on the release.

℗ & © 2010 by Arhoolie Productions.
Printed in China.

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• Barcode: 0 96297 05182 5
• Other (ISBN): 978-0615-38423-8
• Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): ARHOOLIE DISC I
• Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): ARHOOLIE DISC II
• Matrix / Runout (Disc 3): ARHOOLIE DISC III
• Matrix / Runout (Disc 4): ARHOOLIE DISC IV
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