Artist:Charlie McCoy
Song:You Gonna Need Me
Album:Complete 1928-1932 Recordings in Chronological Order
Though he was primarily an accompanist on either guitar or mandolin, "Papa" Charlie McCoy recorded some of his own songs starting in the late 20s. He seemed to prefer being in the background. He is not to be confused with country music legend Charlie McCoy. He was born May 26, 1909 in Jackson, MS. His band was called The Mississippi Hot Footers. They recorded as The Mississippi Mud Steppers, McCoy's usual partner in these recordings was violinist Bo Chatman AKA Bo Carter. He recorded as an accompanist in 1928 with Rosie Mae Moore, Tommy Johnson and Ishman Bracey. He finally recorded as a leader in 1930 for Okeh. You Gonna Need Me was recorded on Dec. 16, 1930. McCoy is on mandolin accompanied by Walter Vincson on guitar and Bo Chatman on violin. His recordings from 1928-32 are on this CD from Document Records. McCoy and his older brother Kansas Joe McCoy moved to Chicago. They had two bands. Papa Charlie's Boys recorded for RCA Victor. The Harlem Hamfats recorded for Decca. He also continued to work as an accompanist for Sonny Boy Williamson and others. McCoy was in the US Army during WWII. Sadly he got sick afterwards and was never able to return to music. He died on July 26, 1950 at age 41. Here's a video of You Gonna Need Me by Charlie McCoy.
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