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The Guitar & Banjo Of Reverend Gary Davis,Rev. Gary Davis

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Rev. Gary Davis
Released 1964

Mister Jim (Walkin' Dog Blues)
04:15
96 plays

The Coon Hut
03:32
82 plays

Please Baby
03:18
72 plays

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songs

- 1
- Maple Leaf Rag
- 02:58
- 200 plays

- 2
- Low Drag (Cincinnati Flow Rag)
- 02:27
- 121 plays

- 3
- The Boy Was Kissing The Girl (And Playing The Guitar At The Same Time)
- 02:42
- 134 plays

- 4
- Candy Man
- 02:54
- 130 plays

- 5
- United States March (Soldier's Drill)
- 06:31
- 121 plays

- 6
- Devil's Dream
- 03:50
- 100 plays

- 7
- The Coon Hut
- 03:32
- 82 plays

- 8
- Mister Jim (Walkin' Dog Blues)
- 04:15
- 96 plays

- 9
- Please Baby
- 03:18
- 72 plays

- 10
- Fast Fox Trot (Buck Rag)
- 02:22
- 62 plays

- 11
- Can't Be Satisfied
- 02:55
- 67 plays

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album review

Because this is an all-instrumental recording, it's an offbeat entry into the catalog of a performer known both as an important guitarist and as a singer. Some might miss Davis' vocals on this 1964 recording, but on the other hand there are plenty of records with him singing around. This gives listeners a chance to hone in on his dexterous guitar skills, blending ragtime, folk, and blues, usually on guitar (though he plays banjo on a couple of songs, and harmonica on one). "Maple Leaf Rag" is a natural showcase for Davis' talents, and "Candy Man," which may be his most well-known song, is here presented without words, making for an interesting juxtaposition with more commonly heard versions on which he (or others) sings. As further evidence of his eclecticism, there's a version of "United States March aka Soldier's Drill" -- not the best format for his strengths, certainly, but an illustration of his ability to adapt his style to unexpected material. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide