Cyril Davies

Artist:  Cyril Davies
Born:  January 23, 1932.  Denham, Buckinghamshire, England
Died:  January 7, 1964 (Aged 31)
Genre:  Blues, British Blues, Rhythm and Blues
Occupation:  Musician
Instruments:  Harmonica, Vocals

 Cyril Davies was one of the first British Blues Harmonica Players and Blues Musician who developed UK Blues and Rhythm & Blues, his pioneering work with Alexis Korner between the mid '50s and early '60s laying down the roots for a scene from which the bands like The Rolling Stones and others.

Title:  Preachin' The Blues-The Cyril Davies Memorial Album (2014)
Genre:  Blues, British Blues, Rhythm and Blues
Label:  Great Voices Of The Century
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

Disc 1:  

 1.  KC Moan (Cyril Davies) (2:25)
 2.  Kansas City Blues (Beryl Bryden's Backroom Skiffle Group)  (2:55)
 3.  Casey Jones (Beryl Bryden's Backroom Skiffle Group) (3:08)
 4.  This Train ((Beryl Bryden's Backroom Skiffle Group) (2:25)
 5.  Rock Me (Beryl Bryden's Backroom Skiffle Group) (2:51)
 6.  Leaving Blues  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies) (3:12)
 7.  Rotten Break  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies)  (3:48)
 8.  Alberta  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies)  (2:44)
 9.  Roundhouse Stomp  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies) (2:53)
10. Skip To My Lou  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies) (1:57)
11. Good Morning  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies)  (2:37)
12. Boll Weevil  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies) (3:31)
13. Ella Speed  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies)  (2:57)
14. Streamline Train  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies) (3:03)
15. I Ain't Gonna Worry No More  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group)  (2:39)
16. County Jail  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies)   (2:51)
17. Kid Man  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies)   (2:20)
18. Easy Rider  (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies)   (2:29)
19. Sail On (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies)  (2:55)
20. National Defence Blues (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies)   (2:14)
21. Go Down Sunshine (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies)  (3:05)
22. Death Letter (Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group Featuring Cyril Davies)   (2:40)
23. K.C. Moan (The Roundhouse Jug Four)  (2:55)
24. Hesitation Blues (The Roundhouse Jug Four) (2:31)
25. It's The Same Old Thing (The Roundhouse Jug Four) (2:22)
26. Short Leg Shuffle (The Roundhouse Jug Four) (2:35)

Disc 2:

 1.  She Fooled Me (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (2:20)
 2.  Gotta Move (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (2:31)
 3.  Rain Is Such A Lonesome Sound (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated)  (2:52)
 4.  I Got My Braved On You (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated)  (3:49)
 5.  Spooky But Nice (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (3:00)
 6.  Keep Your Hands Off (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (2:32)
 7.  I Wanna Put A Tiger In Your Tank (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (2:55)
 8.  I Got My Mojo Working (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (3:13)
 9.  Finkle's Cafe (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (2:48)
10. Hoochie Coochie (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (3:06)
11. Down Town (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (3:02)
12. How Long How Long Blues (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (3:03)
13. I Thought I Heard That Train Whistle (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (2:22)
14. I'm Built For comfort (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (2:22)
15. I'm A Hoochie Coochie Man (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (3:28)
16. Night Time Is The Right Time (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (4:21)
17. Everything She Needs (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated) (2:22)
18. Up-Town (Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated)  (2:29)
19. Blaydon Races (Nancy Spain With Alexis Korner & His Band) (2:22)
20. Country Line Special (Cyril Davies And R&B All Stars) (2:21)
21. Chicago Calling (Cyril Davies And R&B All Stars) (2:28)
22. Someday Baby (Cyril Davies & Nicky Hopkins)  (2:47)
23. Preachin' The Blues (Cyril Davies And R&B All Stars) (2:12)
24. Sweet Mary (Cyril Davies And R&B All Stars) (2:58)

Preachin' The Blues-The Cyril Davies Memorial Album is the 2-CD Set Collection and Memorial album by Cyril Davies, was released on October 6, 2014 by Great Voices Of The Century, featuring all tracks with Beryl Bryden's Backroom Skiffle Group, Alexis Korner's Breakdown Group, Alexis Korner Skiffle Group, Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, The Roundhouse Jug Four, Nancy Spain With Alexis Korner & His Band, Cyril Davies And R&B All Stars, and Cyril Davies & Nicky Hopkins.