Big Bad Smitty Featuring John Howard Smith And The Upsetters
St. Louis On A High Hill

Listening notes

St. Louis On A High Hill is a 1988 vinyl release on J.C.E. Records credited to Big Bad Smitty Featuring John Howard Smith And The Upsetters. Identified by catalog number R-71105, the record is categorized under Blues, Chicago Blues, Delta Blues, and Harmonica Blues. The album shares its title with the opening track, “St. Louis On A High Hill,” which appears as A1.

The tracklist is organized across two sides with four tracks per side. Side A comprises: A1 St. Louis On A High Hill, A2 Tell Me What Are You Going To Do, A3 You Don’t Leave, and A4 My Guitar Cry The Blues. Side B includes: B1 How Many More Years, B2 All Night Long, B3 Blues Is Killing Me, and B4 Can’t Walk Away From Your Love. Track durations are not provided in the available details.

As presented, the credit line places Big Bad Smitty up front, with featured billing for John Howard Smith and The Upsetters. The release information ties the record to 1988 and to J.C.E. Records, and the catalog number R-71105 serves as a key identifier for collectors and librarians. The genre assignments position the album squarely within established blues categories, including regional styles and a harmonica-focused tag.

This entry reflects the basic release metadata and track sequencing for the vinyl issue, suitable for database indexing and shelf verification. No additional information about recording personnel beyond the credited artist line, session details, pressing variations, or track timings is supplied here. Further confirmation of any specifics not listed—such as recording context, cover authorship, or edition notes—should rely on primary sources or the physical artifact.