SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS
Various Artists - Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (2LP) Various Artists
Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Blues is a living and dynamic tradition that has resounded throughout Black
communities for over a century, channeling transcendent grief and strength
In the mid-20th century, Folkways Records became a major hub for blues legends
such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Lead Belly, Memphis Slim, Big Bill Broonzy, Elizabeth
Cotten, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee. Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways
spans half a century and features these and other foundational fgures in blues history
performing in the Delta, St.FLouis, Southwest, Piedmont, and Chicago styles. From
boogie to ballads and laced with innuendo and irony, this classic collection is
available on vinyl for the frst time on two LPs with extensive notes by musician and
scholar Dr. Barry Lee Pearson.
First vinyl pressing of iconic 2003 collection.
Featuring Big Bill Broonzy, Lightnin' Hopkins, Son House, and more.
Extensive notes by musician and scholar Dr. Barry Lee Pearson.
Perfect gift for blues fans.
Tracks: Old Jabo / Mule-Ridin' Blues / Joggie Boogie / Black Woman / Mercury Blues /
Ran the Blues Out of My Window / Leaving Blues / One Dime Blues / County Farm
Blues / Clog Dance (Stomping Blues) / Boll Weevil / Nickel's Worth of Liver / Don't
Leave Me Here / Jimmy Bell / Candy Man / Beer Drinking Woman / Come Go Home
with Me / Careless Love / I Asked Her If She Loved Me / Rising Sun / Pony Blues /
Vicksburg Blues / Vastopol / Drifting Along Blues / Oh Baby, You Don't Have to Go /
Don't Lie Buddy
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