Title: True Story of Abner Jay Artist: Abner Jay Label: Mississippi Records Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 850024931060 Genre: Folk Release Date: 2009-06-01 Number of Discs: 1
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.
Tracks: 1.1 I'm So Depressed 1.2 Cocaine 1.3 Vietnam 1.4 St James Infirmiry Blues 1.5 Cleo 1.6 Woke Up This Morning 1.7 My Mule 1.8 Ol Man River 1.9 Don't Mess with My Baby 1.10 I Am Georgia Bound 1.11 The Reason Young People Use Drugs
