Reverend Gary Davis - The Guitar And Banjo Of Reverend Gary Davis (Instrumental) '1964

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       Because this is an all-instrumental recording, it's an offbeat entry into
the catalog of a performer known both as an important guitarist and as a singer.
Some might miss Davis' vocals on this 1964 recording, but on the other hand
there are plenty of records with him singing around. This gives listeners a
chance to hone in on his dexterous guitar skills, blending ragtime, folk, and
blues, usually on guitar (though he plays banjo on a couple of songs, and
harmonica on one). "Maple Leaf Rag" is a natural showcase for Davis' talents,
and "Candy Man," which may be his most well-known song, is here presented
without words, making for an interesting juxtaposition with more commonly heard
versions on which he (or others) sings. As further evidence of his eclecticism,
there's a version of "United States March aka Soldier's Drill" -- not the best
format for his strengths, certainly, but an illustration of his ability to adapt
his style to unexpected material.



1.01 - Rev. Gary Davis - Maple Leaf Rag (Instrumental) (2:56)
1.02 - Rev. Gary Davis - Slow Drag (Cincinnati Flow Rag) (Instrumental) (2:24)
1.03 - Rev. Gary Davis - The Boy Was Kissing The Girl (And Playing Guitar At The
Same Time) (Instrumental) (2:40)
1.04 - Rev. Gary Davis - Candy Man (Instrumental) (2:52)
1.05 - Rev. Gary Davis - United States March (Soldier's Drill) (Instrumental)
(6:29)
1.06 - Rev. Gary Davis - Devil's Dream (Instrumental) (3:49)
1.07 - Rev. Gary Davis - The Coon Hunt (Instrumental) (3:30)
1.08 - Rev. Gary Davis - Mister Jim (Walkin' Dog Blues) (Instrumental) (4:13)
1.09 - Rev. Gary Davis - Please Baby (Instrumental) (3:16)
1.10 - Rev. Gary Davis - Fast Fox Trot (Instrumental) (2:20)
1.11 - Rev. Gary Davis - Can't Be Satisfied (Instrumental) (2:55) 

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