I think this is a great version, but John Lee's version is not the original either. That honor belongs to the great Percy Mayfield, and the name of his song is "Memory Pain."
I first got turned on by alligator records. This guy worked in a factory by day and played in clubs at night. Awesome, I like his version better than John Lee's. He really sounds like he is suffering.
thanks dave. i remember where and when i first laid this record on the record player, back in 1982. the first song didnt do anything for me, but when 'serves me right' came on, i knew i was going to be hooked on this tune for life. i can hear it a million times and it'll still send shivers down my spine. have you checked out jimmy's cd 'every road ends somewhere'. worth every penny!
this is off a compilation album in the 'living chicago blues' series. 1978 alligator records/sonet sonet (france). one of jimmy johnson's best tracks ever.
@diiscomboble My Folks had that tape when I was a kid, found it recently and popped it on in the car, some great tunes
theblahman 2 weeks ago
I think this is a great version, but John Lee's version is not the original either. That honor belongs to the great Percy Mayfield, and the name of his song is "Memory Pain."
13loomisst 6 months ago
Just perfect
Ladyluck80srock 6 months ago
I've been learning blues-music hearing and playing this song.
Holz4xa 6 months ago
One of my favorite songs of all time, this version is unbelievable.
alanlomax100 7 months ago
original cover
JJ is the real deal.
arjhendrix 8 months ago
a true legend of the blues. bar room preacher is one of my all time fav
jakedreierband 11 months ago
I first got turned on by alligator records. This guy worked in a factory by day and played in clubs at night. Awesome, I like his version better than John Lee's. He really sounds like he is suffering.
johnnyblues56 1 year ago
thanks dave. i remember where and when i first laid this record on the record player, back in 1982. the first song didnt do anything for me, but when 'serves me right' came on, i knew i was going to be hooked on this tune for life. i can hear it a million times and it'll still send shivers down my spine. have you checked out jimmy's cd 'every road ends somewhere'. worth every penny!
diiscomboble 1 year ago
this is off a compilation album in the 'living chicago blues' series. 1978 alligator records/sonet sonet (france). one of jimmy johnson's best tracks ever.
diiscomboble 1 year ago