--- product_id: 17065696 title: "The Backporch Blues" brand: "smothers,smokey" price: "MX$750" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/17065696-the-backporch-blues store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # The Backporch Blues **Brand:** smothers,smokey **Price:** MX$750 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Backporch Blues by smothers,smokey - **How much does it cost?** MX$750 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/17065696-the-backporch-blues) ## Best For - smothers,smokey enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted smothers,smokey brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description UK reissue of the legendary ultra-rare 1962 King LP (plus the last two Federal singles) by Chicago bluesman Smokey Smothers. Backing musicians include Freddy King on guitar, second guitarist Fred Jordan & ex-Tiny Bradshaw drummer Philip Paul. 2002. ## Images ![The Backporch Blues - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71EFU6JIW4L.jpg) ![The Backporch Blues - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/812x8lbPrhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FREDDY & SMOKEY RULE *by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2017* This collection should be the compass or template for any budding blues band. Smothers & crew provide a text book lesson in 'lean & mean'. In other words there's not a wasted note to be found. Simply put, like many of their Chi Town peers this music shows great ensemble work by all involved.I had to see for myself by tuning my axe to E flat. The minute you start to 'hot rod' or 'show boat' it just feels WRONG. I believe this collection marks the debut of the great Freddy King. Even King plays it 'tight to to the vest' on Back Porch Blues. King's highly influential picking style is in full evidence here but he never over plays on any of the tracks. Also, per the liner notes, he came into the sessions with little to no practice with Smokeys group but plays impeccably. After the sessions were completed 8/25/60, he then cut the legendary "Hideaway" on 8/26/60 for King/federal & the rest is history. If you like your blues on the raw & down home (think Jimmy Reed or Frank Frost) you'll find this an essential hidden gem to add to your blues collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good blues compilation *by T***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2014* There are two songs by Smokey Smothers that I adore - "I Ain't Gonna Be Your Monkey Man No More" and "I Got My Eyes on You." These two songs were the reason I bought this CD - because I thought there'd be a bunch more good ones, like when you buy any album by Muddy Waters or Howlin' Wolf. But one of those two songs isn't even on here ("I Got My Eyes on You"), and the rest are pretty good - but not outstanding like those two. I need to listen to the whole CD a few more times to see if any of the other songs really start to grow on me, but so far this is a CD that I just put on if I'm in the mood for blues and listen to the whole thing once while I'm working on something, but don't listen to over and over. Both of those two songs I mentioned grabbed me by the throat the very first time I heard them... and wouldn't let go. They are magnificent. The overall feeling from this CD is one of raw, gutbucket blues, which I love. The liner notes by Bill Dahl are excellent - full of wonderful history about Smokey as well as Freddy King and other musicians he played with.I'm glad I bought this CD, as I honor the blues. I hope the royalties are going to Smokey's family. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Real Deal *by B***B on Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018* Another outstanding release from Ace , in the pocket no nonsense blues from the unfortunately little known Smothers with super tasty backing from Freddy King. No label does a better job of compiling reissues than Ace! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.mx/products/17065696-the-backporch-blues](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/17065696-the-backporch-blues) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*