 This third and final volume of Lucille Bogan's complete works included three versions of "Shave 'Em Dry".AllMusic noted "The first, a cover of a song by Ma Rainey, is a straightforward blues garnished with traditional references to interpersonal relationships and straight-edged razor blades.The two unissued takes could never have been put before the public in the '30s because of the outrageously pornographic lyrics, but were most likely quite popular on the private party circuit.