James Charles Rodgers (September 8, 1897 – May 26, 1933) was an American singer-songwriter and musician who rose to popularity in the late 1920's. Widely regarded as the "Father of Country Music", he is best known for his distinctive yodeling. Rodgers was known as "The Singing Brakeman" and "America's Blue Yodeler". He has been cited as an inspiration by many artists, and he has been inducted into multiple halls of fame.
1 Away Out On The Mountain 3:18
2 Blue Yodel No. 1 (T For Texas) 3:24
3 Daddy And Home 2:56
4 Dear Old Sunny South By The Sea 2:45
5 In The Jailhouse Now 3:18
6 Memphis Yodel 3:31
7 My Old Pal 3:04
8 Blue Yodel No. 2 (Lovin' Gal Lucille) 3:18
9 Sleep Baby, Sleep 3:01
10 The Brakeman's Blues (Yodelling The Blues Away) 3:10
11 The Sailor's Pleas 3:03
12 My Little Old Home Down In New Orleans 3:01
13 Never No Mo' Blues 2:41
14 Blue Yodel No. 4 (California Blues) 3:02
15 I'm Lonely And Blue 3:05
16 Waiting For A Train 2:44
17 Frankie And Johnnie 2:51
18 Pistol Packin' Papa 2:54
19 Blue Yodel No. 8 (Mule Skinner Blues) 2:57
20 T.B. Blues 2:59
The Essential Jimmie Rodgers