SFW40134
Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways
Various artists
Notes -
AA living and dynamic tradition, blues is forged in hard times but powerful enough to bring on the good times. Legends such as Lead Belly, Memphis Slim, Big Bill Broonzy, Elizabeth Cotten, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee, among others formed the "blues backbone" of Folkways Records. This compilation from the Smithsonian Folkways collection spans half a century and features Delta, St. Louis, Southwest, and Chicago styles performed by some of the best-known figures in blues history. From boogies to ballads, full of innuendo and irony, this classic collection is a jukebox in a jewel case.
Country(s) - United States
Language(s) - English
Record Label -
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive -
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits -
Produced by Barry Lee Pearson ; Liner Notes by Barry Lee Pearson
Tracks -
101
Old Jabo
Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee
Duration:2:14
41988
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102
Mule-Ridin' Blues
Big Bill Broonzy