Vol.1 (1927-1928)

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Barbecue Bob, who was born Robert Hicks, gained his nickname because he worked as a chef at a barbecue place. A warm singer and extroverted guitarist, Barbecue Bob has had his entire output (recorded during 1927-1930) reissued on three Document CDs. Vol. 1 has 21 unaccompanied performances (all of the sessions except two from New York were recorded in Atlanta) plus the two-part It Won't Be Long Now, which teams Hicks with hs brother, guitarist/vocalist Laughing Charley Hicks. Other highlights include Barbecue Blues, Mississippi Heavy Water Blues, Poor Boy a Long Ways From Home, Brown-Skin Gal, an early version of When the Saints Go Marching In (from 1927), Fo Day Creep, and Chocolate to the Bone. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide