Jimmy Witherspoon - Dont Tell Me Now Corn Whiskey

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Review by Ronnie Haydon

Alright, let’s dive into this raw slice of blues history—Don’t Tell Me Now Corn Whiskey by Jimmy Witherspoon. Released in ’52 on Federal Records, it’s a gritty little gem that punches you right in the gut with its rhythm & blues swagger. This ain’t no polished pop record; it’s dirty, sweaty, and dripping with soul. If you’re looking for something smooth and sterile, turn back now. But if you want grit? Keep reading. First up, “Corn Whiskey.” Damn, this track hits like a shot glass slammed onto a bar counter. It’s got that slow-burning groove, all smoky vocals and slinky guitar licks that crawl under your skin. The lyrics are simple but hit hard—Jimmy sounds like he’s lived every word, like he just stepped outta some juke joint at 3 AM after one too many sips of whatever was flowing freely. You can almost smell the sawdust on the floor while listening to this. What sticks with me is how loose yet tight the band feels—they’re not chasing perfection here; they’re chasing feeling. And boy, do they nail it. Then there’s “Don’t Tell Me Now,” which comes swinging in like a fistfight in a back alley. This tune don’t mess around—it grabs you by the collar and demands attention. Jimmy’s voice cracks and growls with an intensity that makes you believe every damn syllable he sings. There’s a desperation in his delivery, like he’s pleading or maybe even threatening someone who done him wrong. The horn section stabs through the mix like knives, adding layers of tension without overdoing it. It’s short, sharp, and leaves you breathless—kinda like getting sucker-punched but loving it anyway. So yeah, these two tracks stick with me because they feel alive. They’re messy, real, and unapologetically human. In a world where so much music today feels auto-tuned and focus-grouped to death, Don’t Tell Me Now Corn Whiskey reminds us what music used to be about: raw emotion and storytelling that doesn’t need fancy production tricks to knock you sideways. Here’s the kicker though: I bet Jimmy didn’t give two shits whether anyone reviewed his album nearly seventy years later. He made this music for the moment—for those late-night dives packed with folks ready to forget their troubles for a few hours. Funny thing is, decades later, we’re still spinning his records and finding new reasons to raise our glasses high. Cheers to that, Jimmy.

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Artist: Jimmy Witherspoon
Album: Dont Tell Me Now Corn Whiskey

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Don't Tell Me Now2:59
Corn Whiskey2:22

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Catalog Numbers

12107

Labels

Federal

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM
  • Single

Companies

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Published ByArmo

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout: SD-1 F-289-1
  • Matrix / Runout: SD-2 F-290-X-1
  • Rights Society: BMI

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Jimmy Witherspoon’s 1952 album *Don’t Tell Me Now Corn Whiskey* is a hidden gem in the Blues and Rhythm & Blues world. Released on Federal Records, it features just two tracks—“Corn Whiskey” and “Don’t Tell Me Now.” Back in the day, albums like this were more about quality than quantity. These raw, soulful tunes capture the essence of American music at the time. It’s wild to think such a small release could pack so much punch.