http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2654&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rssFurry Lewis' recordings stand as an important link from the traditional early blues and Ragtime of the late 19th century to the music of the following century. Though mostly overlooked until the 1960s, Lewis recorded amazing songs in the '20s that still stand the test of time, and he picked up his guitar to make more when he gained appreciation years after he began. He was a great Memphis storyteller, singing tales with earthy moans and the hint of a lisp. His guitar playing was top-notch, mixing slide guitar with altered tunings and fingers that seemed to have minds of their own. Lewis' playing is intricate and ever-changing; he never played a song the same way twice. Altering the steady bass and treble lines of his deft fingerpicking (and even the lyrics to original and traditional songs), Lewis brought it all together in loosely set structures. His versions of "Kassie Jones" and "John Henry" are some of the best blues recordings in history. - Jessy TerryMemphis Bluesen720Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:48:32 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2654&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Furry Lewis' recordings stand as an important link from the traditional early blues and Ragtime of the late 19th century to the music of the following century. Though mostly overlooked until the 1960s, Lewis recorded amazing songs in the '20s that still stand the test of time, and he picked up his guitar to make more when he gained appreciation years after he began. He was a great Memphis storyteller, singing tales with earthy moans and the hint of a lisp. His guitar playing was top-notch, mixing slide guitar with altered tunings and fingers that seemed to have minds of their own. Lewis' playing is intricate and ever-changing; he never played a song the same way twice. Altering the steady bass and treble lines of his deft fingerpicking (and even the lyrics to original and traditional songs), Lewis brought it all together in loosely set structures. His versions of "Kassie Jones" and "John Henry" are some of the best blues recordings in history. - Jessy Terry http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.31104907&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:51:49 -0800 Playlists Featuring Furry Lewis on Rhapsody Online 31104907 ply.31104907 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.31104907&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23016357&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Wed, 20 May 2009 11:53:45 -0700 Playlists Featuring Furry Lewis on Rhapsody Online 23016357 ply.23016357 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.23016357&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18117795&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Wed, 13 May 2009 12:15:19 -0700 Playlists Featuring Furry Lewis on Rhapsody Online 18117795 ply.18117795 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18117795&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16326526&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:18:58 -0800 Playlists Featuring Furry Lewis on Rhapsody Online 16326526 ply.16326526 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16326526&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15796479&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Wed, 7 Oct 2009 12:12:33 -0700 Playlists Featuring Furry Lewis on Rhapsody Online 15796479 ply.15796479 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15796479&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15715602&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Wed, 7 Oct 2009 12:12:36 -0700 Playlists Featuring Furry Lewis on Rhapsody Online 15715602 ply.15715602 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15715602&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13517391&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Sun, 9 Aug 2009 08:39:29 -0700 Playlists Featuring Furry Lewis on Rhapsody Online 13517391 ply.13517391 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13517391&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13014970&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Sat, 9 Aug 2008 08:59:52 -0700 Playlists Featuring Furry Lewis on Rhapsody Online 13014970 ply.13014970 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13014970&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8643582&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:53:47 -0700 Playlists Featuring Furry Lewis on Rhapsody Online 8643582 ply.8643582 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8643582&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8603945&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Tue, 8 Sep 2009 08:37:41 -0700 Playlists Featuring Furry Lewis on Rhapsody Online 8603945 ply.8603945 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8603945&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8599761&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:51:41 -0800 Playlists Featuring Furry Lewis on Rhapsody Online 8599761 ply.8599761 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8599761&variant=play&rws=%2Ffurry-lewis%2Fplaylists.rss