Furry Lewis

Beale Street Blues by Furry Lewis showcases the raw and authentic sound of one of the great figures of early country blues. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Lewis was closely associated with the legendary Beale Street, a cultural center of blues music in the early 20th century.

Known for his distinctive slide guitar playing and expressive vocal delivery, Furry Lewis developed a unique style that blended traditional Delta blues with storytelling and rhythmic fingerpicking. His music reflects the spirit of Memphis blues, capturing both the emotional depth and the lively character of the scene that grew around Beale Street.

On Beale Street Blues, listeners can expect:

Traditional acoustic blues guitar, often featuring slide techniques

Expressive, narrative vocals rooted in early blues traditions

A relaxed yet deeply authentic musical atmosphere

This French pressing released by Barclay Records helped introduce Lewis’s music to a wider European audience during the blues revival period, when interest in early American blues artists was growing rapidly among collectors and enthusiasts.

Today, Furry Lewis remains an important figure in the history of American blues, and recordings like Beale Street Blues offer a direct connection to the roots of the genre and the vibrant musical heritage of Memphis