The Complete Okeh Sessions 1952-1955 by Big Maybelle - Uhune

COMPILATION

This collection features Big Maybelle's entire OKeh output -- 26 tracks -- including her three R&B chart items, "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," and the risqué slow blues "I'm Gettin' 'Long Alright." "Gabbin' Blues," her 1952 OKeh debut smash, is a humorous dialogue between Maybelle and gossiping rival Rose Marie McCoy, the tune's co-writer. Maybelle was no mere copyist; her sandpapery vocals stood in sharp contrast to the many interchangeable thrushes then populating the R&B world. New York session wizards such as tenor saxophonist Sam "The Man" Taylor and guitarist Mickey Baker provide great support throughout. ~ Bill Dahl

3. Gabbin' Blues (Don't Run My Business) (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Bass: Grachan Moncur; Performer
Drums: Charlie Smith; Performer
Guitar: James Cannady; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Fletcher Smith; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trombone: Alfred Cobbs; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: Rose Mccoy
Leroy Kirkland
The Rose Mccoy; Composer
Lyricist: Rose Mccoy
Leroy Kirkland
The Rose Mccoy; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

8. Jinny Mule

by Big Maybelle

Baritone Saxophone: Lee Anderson
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Bass: Al Hall; Performer
Drums: Marty Wilson; Performer
Guitar: Brownie Mcghee; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trombone: Eli Robinson; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: S. Wyche
L. Kirkland; Composer
Lyricist: L. Kirkland
S. Wyche; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

5. Rain Down Rain

by Big Maybelle

Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Bass: Grachan Moncur; Performer
Drums: Marty Wilson; Performer
Guitar: James Cannady; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Fletcher Smith; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trombone: Alfred Cobbs; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: L. Kirkland
L. Chase; Composer
Lyricist: L. Kirkland
L. Chase; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

24. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Composer: David Williams; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Jerome Richardson; Performer
Arranger: Quincy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: David Williams; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Heywood Henry; Performer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Hervie Lovelle
Herbie Lovelle; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Ernie Hayes; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Budd Johnson; Performer
Trombone: Billy Byers; Performer
Conductor: Quincy Jones; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

10. Maybelle's Blues (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Composer: Maybelle Smith; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae
Lee Anderson; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Lyricist: Maybelle Smith; Composer
Bass: Al Hall; Performer
Drums: Marty Wilson; Performer
Guitar: Brownie Mcghee; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trombone: Eli Robinson; Performer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Director: Adam Block; Production
Mastering Engineer: Chris Hurles; Production
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

7. Please Stay Away From My Sam (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Bass: Al Hall; Performer
Drums: Marty Wilson; Performer
Guitar: Brownie Mcghee; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Lee Anderson; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trombone: Eli Robinson; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: Sydney Wyche
Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Lyricist: Sydney Wyche
Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

17. You'll Be Sorry (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Alto Saxophone: Paul Ricci; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Arranger: Danny Mendelsohn; Composer
Composer: G. Kelly
T. Mcrae
M. Watts; Composer
Lyricist: G. Kelly
T. Mcrae
M. Watts; Composer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Jimmy Crawford; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Al Williams; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trumpet: Taft Jordan; Performer
Conductor: Dammy Mendelsohn; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

16. I'm Getting 'Long Alright (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Alto Saxophone: Paul Ricci; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Arranger: Danny Mendelsohn; Composer
Composer: Bobby Sharp
B. Sharp; Composer
Lyricist: Bobby Sharp
B. Sharp; Composer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Jimmy Crawford; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Al Williams; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trumpet: Taft Jordan; Performer
Conductor: Dammy Mendelsohn; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

23. Ocean Of Tears (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Composer: T. Mcrae
S. Wyche; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Jerome Richardson; Performer
Arranger: Quincy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: S. Wyche
T. Mcrae; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Heywood Henry; Performer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Hervie Lovelle
Herbie Lovelle; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Ernie Hayes; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Budd Johnson; Performer
Trombone: Billy Byers; Performer
Conductor: Quincy Jones; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

2. So Good To My Baby (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Bass: Grachan Moncur; Performer
Drums: Charlie Smith; Performer
Guitar: James Cannady; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Fletcher Smith; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trombone: Alfred Cobbs; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: Leroy Kirkland
Rose Marie Mccoy; Composer
Lyricist: Leroy Kirkland
Rose Marie Mccoy; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

19. One Monkey Don't Stop No Show (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Arranger: Leroy Kirkland
Leroy Kirkland & His Orchestra; Composer
Composer: Rose Mccoy
Charlie Singleton
The Rose Mccoy; Composer
Lyricist: Charlie Singleton
Rose Mccoy
The Rose Mccoy; Composer
Acoustic Bass: Norman Keenan; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Leslie Johnakins; Performer
Bass Guitar: Norman Keenan; Performer
Drums: Panama Francis; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Ernie Hayes; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam 'the Man' Taylor
Maurice Simon; Performer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Engineer: Marty Greenblatt; Production
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

25. The Other Night (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Composer: S. Wyche
J. A. Bennett; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Jerome Richardson; Performer
Arranger: Quincy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: J. A. Bennett
S. Wyche; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Heywood Henry; Performer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Hervie Lovelle
Herbie Lovelle; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Ernie Hayes; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Budd Johnson; Performer
Trombone: Billy Byers; Performer
Conductor: Quincy Jones; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

22. New Kind Of Mambo (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Baritone Saxophone: Leslie Johnakins; Performer
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Bass: Norman Keenan; Performer
Drums: Panama Francis; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Ernie Hayes; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Maurice Simon
Sam Taylor; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: Sydney Wyche
Betty Jo Bennett; Composer
Lyricist: Betty Jo Bennett
Sydney Wyche; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

20. Don't Leave Poor Me (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Baritone Saxophone: Leslie Johnakins; Performer
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Bass: Norman Keenan; Performer
Drums: Panama Francis; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Ernie Hayes; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Maurice Simon
Sam Taylor; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: L. Kirkland
C. Singleton
Michael Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Michael Smith
C. Singleton
L. Kirkland; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

1. Just Want Your Love (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Bass: Grachan Moncur; Performer
Drums: Charlie Smith; Performer
Guitar: James Cannady; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Fletcher Smith; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trombone: Alfred Cobbs; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: Michael Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Michael Smith; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

15. Ain't No Use (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Alto Saxophone: Paul Ricci; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Arranger: Danny Mendelsohn; Composer
Composer: Sydney Wyche
Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Lyricist: Leroy Kirkland
Sydney Wyche; Composer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Jimmy Crawford; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Al Williams; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trumpet: Taft Jordan; Performer
Conductor: Dammy Mendelsohn; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

21. Ain't To Be Played With (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Baritone Saxophone: Leslie Johnakins; Performer
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Bass: Norman Keenan; Performer
Drums: Panama Francis; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Ernie Hayes; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Maurice Simon
Sam Taylor; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: L. Kirkland
M. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: M. Thomas
L. Kirkland; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

4. My Country Man (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Bass: Grachan Moncur; Performer
Drums: Charlie Smith; Performer
Guitar: James Cannady; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Fletcher Smith; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trombone: Alfred Cobbs; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: Sydney Wyche
Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Lyricist: Sydney Wyche
Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

14. My Big Mistake (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Alto Saxophone: Paul Ricci; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Arranger: Danny Mendelsohn; Composer
Composer: Maybelle Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Maybelle Smith; Composer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Jimmy Crawford; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Al Williams; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trumpet: Joe Wilder; Performer
Conductor: Dammy Mendelsohn; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

9. Send For Me (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Baritone Saxophone: Lee Anderson
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Bass: Al Hall; Performer
Drums: Marty Wilson; Performer
Guitar: Brownie Mcghee; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trombone: Eli Robinson; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: B. Cook; Composer
Lyricist: B. Cook; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

18. Hair Dressin' Women (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Alto Saxophone: Paul Ricci; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Arranger: Danny Mendelsohn; Composer
Composer: B. Gonzalez; Composer
Lyricist: B. Gonzalez; Composer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Jimmy Crawford; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Al Williams; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trumpet: Taft Jordan; Performer
Conductor: Dammy Mendelsohn; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

12. You'll Never Know (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Alto Saxophone: Paul Ricci; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Arranger: Danny Mendelsohn; Composer
Composer: Henry Warren
Mack Gordon
M. Gordon
H. Warren; Composer
Lyricist: Mack Gordon
Henry Warren
M. Gordon
H. Warren; Composer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Jimmy Crawford; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Al Williams; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trumpet: Joe Wilder; Performer
Conductor: Dammy Mendelsohn; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

13. No More Trouble Out Of Me (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Alto Saxophone: Paul Ricci; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Arranger: Danny Mendelsohn; Composer
Composer: Rose Mccoy
Charlie Singleton
The Rose Mccoy; Composer
Lyricist: Charlie Singleton
Rose Mccoy
The Rose Mccoy; Composer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Jimmy Crawford; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Al Williams; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trumpet: Joe Wilder; Performer
Conductor: Dammy Mendelsohn; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

6. Way Back Home (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Bass: Grachan Moncur; Performer
Drums: Marty Wilson; Performer
Guitar: James Cannady; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Fletcher Smith; Performer
Trombone: Sam Taylor
Alfred Cobbs; Performer
Arranger: Leroy Kirkland; Composer
Composer: R. Mccoy
L. Kirkland
Michael Smith; Composer
Lyricist: Michael Smith
R. Mccoy
L. Kirkland; Composer
Conductor: Leroy Kirkland; Conductor
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

26. Such A Cutie (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Composer: W. Carroll
Taylor; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Jerome Richardson; Performer
Arranger: Quincy Jones; Composer
Lyricist: Taylor
W. Carroll; Composer
Baritone Saxophone: Heywood Henry; Performer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Hervie Lovelle
Herbie Lovelle; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Ernie Hayes; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Budd Johnson; Performer
Trombone: Billy Byers; Performer
Conductor: Quincy Jones; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

11. I've Got A Feelin' (Album Version)

by Big Maybelle

Alto Saxophone: Paul Ricci; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Dave Mcrae; Performer
Arranger: Danny Mendelsohn; Composer
Composer: S. Wyche; Composer
Lyricist: S. Wyche; Composer
Bass: Lloyd Trotman; Performer
Drums: Jimmy Crawford; Performer
Guitar: Mickey Baker; Performer
Performer: Big Maybelle; Performer
Piano: Al Williams; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Sam Taylor; Performer
Trumpet: Joe Wilder; Performer
Conductor: Dammy Mendelsohn; Conductor
Primary Artist: Big Maybelle; Main Performer
Producer: Bob Irwin; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

26 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 12 minutes and 0 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

7/26 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

French Music, Europe, World, R&B, Soul, Vocal, Blues, Chicago Blues, Urban Blues, Classic Female Blues, Jump Blues, New York Blues

Label

Okeh - Legacy - Epic

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1993

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

74645341729