Papa Lightfoot
Blues singer and harmonica player, born March 2, 1924 in Natchez, Mississippi, died November 28, 1971 in the same town (respiratory/cardiac arrest). Recorded for various labels 1949-1955, with a full album for Vault in 1969.
Jump The Boogie / When The Saints Go Marching In
Papa Lightfoot
2018
Imperial
7", Single
Jump The Boogie / Mean Ol Train
Papa George Lightfoot*
1970
Liberty
7", Single
Natchez Trace
Papa George Lightfoot*
1969
Wine, Women, Whiskey
Papa Lightfoot
1969
Wild Fire / Mean Old Train
Papa Lightfoot
1955
Wine, Women, Whiskey / Mean Old Train
Papa Lightfoot
1954
After-While / P.L. Blues
Papa Lightfoot, His Harmonica & His Orchestra*
1953
Jumpin' With Jarvis / Blue Lights
Papa Lightfoot, His Harmonica, And His Orchestra*
1952
Winding Ball Mama / Snake Hipping Daddy
Papa George*
1950
Sultan Records (4)
Shellac, 10"
Mean Ol' Train / You Don't Love Me
Papa Lightfoot / Jay Swan
Rock 'n'Rhythm Records
7", Single, Promo
Blues Harmonica Wizards
Papa Lightfoot & Sammy Myers*
Official (3)
CD, Comp
Wolf Pack (Who’s Afraid Of Them?)
Various
2021
Koko Mojo Records
CD, Comp
Tore Up! (Hot Harps Come Together)
Various
2019
Koko Mojo Records
CD, Comp
The Easy Livin' Plan - Southern Bred Vol.3 Mississippi R&B Rockers
Various
2019
Koko Mojo Records
CD, Comp
Journeys To The Heart Of The Blues
Joe Louis Walker ★ Bruce Katz ★ Giles Robson
2018
Rough Stuff (A Tribute To Jerry McCain & Other Favorites)
Klaus "Mojo" Kilian* Feat. Kai Strauss & Alex Lex
2017
Blues-O-Matic Records, Blues-O-Matic Records
10", Cle
Blues Immigrant
Matthew Skoller
2016
Tongue 'N Groove Records
CD, Album
Down Home Blues Classics 1943-1953
Various
2015
Boulevard Vintage
4xCD, Comp, RE
The Blues (50 Essential Blues Classics)
Various
2014
Union Square Music, My Kind Of Music
2xCD, Comp
Simply Blues
Various
2012
Union Square Music, Simply
10xCD, Comp, Car + Box
Plug It In! Turn It Up! (Electric Blues The Definitive Collection! Part 1 1939-1954)
Various
2012
Bluer Than You Think
The Blue Mambas
2010
The Best Of Burlesque (50 Original Club Classics)
Various
2009
Jook Joint Blues - That’s What They Want (Good Time Rhythm & Blues 1943-1956)
Various
2007
JSP Records
4xCD, Comp + Box, Sli
New Orleans Blues 1940-1953
Various
2004
Frémeaux & Associés
2xCD, Comp
Harmonica Blues Vol. 2 1946-1952
Various
2003
Frémeaux & Associés
2xCD, Comp
Blowing The Blues: A History Of Blues Harmonica 1926-2002
Various
2003
Indigo Recordings
3xCD, Comp
Blues Masters, Volume 16: More Harmonica Classics
Various
1998
Ruff Stuff (Rare Blues and R&B Rarities)
Various
1997
Rowyna Music
CD, Comp
Gutbucket
Various
1994
EMI, EMI
CD, Comp
Texas Harmonica Rumble Vol. 2
Various
1992
Fan Club
CD, Album, Comp
Don't Mess With Mezcal
Paul Orta
1990
Red Lightnin'
CD, Album
The Blue Soulution
Sven Zetterberg And The Chicago Express
1990
I'll Kick Your Booty
Paul Orta Y Los Playboys Internacionales
1989
Calling All Ducks
Paul Orta Y Los Playboys Internacionales
1987
Pee Wee Records
7", Single
Les Rois Du Blues
Various
1981
Tip Your Waitress
The Allstars from Charlottesville, Va.
1978
Rural Blues Vol 3: Down Home Stomp
Various
1970
Bright Sun Is Shining
Barry Melton
1970
Rural Blues Vol 2: Saturday Night Function
Various
1968
Best Of The Blues
Various
Musidisc, Disques Festival, Storyville
3xLP, Comp + Box
Gutbucket
Various
Walking To New Orleans: An Aural Accompaniment
Various
2024
Jasmine Records
CD, Comp
Mighty Instrumentals R&B-Style 1955
Various
2022
Rhythm & Blues Records
2xCDr, Comp
Train Time – 27 Blues Songs About Trains & Train Journeys
Various
2022
Jasmine Records
CD, Comp
Juke Joint Jump - Whole Lotta Drinkin' On The Block - 30 Slices Of Rockin', Boppin', Boogie And Blues
Various
2021
Jasmine Records
CD, Comp
Juke Joint Jump - Throw A Little Boogie - 30 Slices Of Rockin', Boppin', Boogie And Blues
Various
2021
Jasmine Records
CD, Comp
Rockinitis Volume One & Two
Various
2019
Stag-O-Lee
CD, Comp
Rockinitis Volume One
Various
2018
Stag-O-Lee
LP, Comp
23 Classic Blues Songs From The 1920’s Vol. 16
Various
2018
Blues Images
CD, Comp, RM
Do The Blues 45s! Vol. 2 -The Ultimate Blues 45s Collection
Various
2018
Do The Blues 45s! -The Ultimate Blues 45s Collection
Various
2017
Walking To New Orleans (A History Of The Crescent City Piano Pioneers)
Various
2014
Proper Records (2)
4xCD, Comp + Box
Just Wailing: 50 Masterpieces By 26 Blues Harmonica Heroes
Various
2013
Fantastic Voyage
2xCD, Comp
Burlesque
Various
2013
Big3
3xCD, Comp
Shake Em' On Down Vol. 8 (27 Stompin" Blues Boppers)
Various
2013
FTM (4)
CD, Comp
Drunk - 100 Smashed Hits
Various
2012
Proper Records (2)
4xCD, Comp + Box
Let Me Tell You About The Blues New Orleans (The Evolution Of New Orleans Blues)
Various
2011
Fantastic Voyage
3xCD, Comp
The History Of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues - Jazz, Blues & Creole Roots - Volume 1 1921-1949
Various
2011
Rhythm & Blues Records
2xCD, Comp
The History Of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Volume 2 - Jazz, Blues & Creole Roots 1947-1953
Various
2011
Rhythm & Blues Records
2xCD, Comp
Let Me Tell You About The Blues - Atlanta
Various
2010
100% Blues
Various
2009
Union Square Music
5xCD, Comp
Charly Blues Masterworks Volume 27 - Blues Harmonica (Blues Originals From The Harp Bosses)
Various
2009
Charly Records
CD, Comp
Juke Joint Blues 2: Crazy With The Blues
Various
2009
JSP Records
2xCD, Comp + Box, Comp
Shim Sham Shimmy
Dr. Boogie (2)
2008
Down Home Blues Classics Volume 5 Memphis & The South 1949-1954
Various
2007
Boulevard Vintage, Boulevard Vintage
2xCD, Comp, RM
Gob-Iron: The Blues Harmonica Anthology
Various
2007
Primo (2)
2xCD, Comp
Rhythm & Booze: 25 Shots Of Vintage R&B
Various
2005
Stateside
CD, Comp
Bluesmen Sing Spirituals. When The Saints Go Marching In
Various
2005
Saga
CD, Comp, RM
Let's Get Drunk Again (Booze Fuelled Blues, Bluegrass, Hillbilly And R'n'B From The 1920s-1950s)
Various
2005
Viper (2)
CD, Comp
Rhythm & Booze: 25 Shots Of Vintage R&B
Various
2005
Stateside
CDr, Comp, Promo
Rhythm & Blues Original Masters
Various
2005
Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock 'N' Roll Volume 2
Various
2002
Past Perfect International
15xCD, Comp + Box
Harp Blues
Various
1999
Rural Blues - Volumes One & Two
Various
1998
BGO Records
CD, Comp, RM
Chicken Shack Boogie - Volume III
Various
1997
Play Back (2)
CD, Comp
Stompers
Various
1997
EMI 100
2xCD, Comp
Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues : Whiskey Women & Wine
Various
1995
Liberty
LP, Comp, Mono, Promo
Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues : Whiskey Women & Wine
Various
1995
Liberty
CD, Comp, Promo
Nattsudds Röjare / Rhythm & Booze Blasters
Various
1993
SunJay, SunJay
CD, Comp
American Festival Folk Blues
Various
1984
Juicy Harmonica (Harmonica Blues)
Various
1983
Suckin' And Blowin' - Harmonica Blues
Various
1982
Sundown (6)
LP, Comp
Dirt Blues
Various
1970
Liberty
2xLP, Album, Comp