Abner Jay - True Story of Abner Jay

Mississippi Records

£26.08

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: MR036LP
Barcode: 0850024931060
Release Date: 14 Apr 2023
Genre: Alternative

Compilation culled from Abners' self released LPs & 7"s featuring hits such as 'I'm So Depressed,' 'Cocaine', 'Vietnam,' & 'The Reason Young People Do Drugs.' Abner Jay was a one-man band He plays the guitar or 6-string electric banjo, harmonica and bass drum and high hat with his feet. A singer/songwriter deserving of a wider listening audience than he received in his day. This is the first vinyl release of his material since the 1970s and is a true classic. Great soulful folk / folkie blues. LP includes three inserts including a biography, an informative pamphlet about Abner & a press statement all penned by Abner himself. Tip on jacket. Thank you to Brandie Jay.

Track listing: A1 I'm So Depressed A2 Cocaine A3 Vietnam A4 St James Infirmary Blues A5 Cleo B1 Woke Up This Morning B2 My Mule B3 Ol Man River B4 Don't Mess With My Baby B5 I Am Georgia Bound B6 The Reason Young People Use Drugs