Legends of Country Blues

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Tracklist

▼ CD 1: Skip James
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1Devil Got My Woman
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (in 1931-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James (in 1931-02)
part of:
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2006)
recording of:
Devil Got My Woman (in 1931-02)
lyricist and composer:
Skip James (in 1931)
publisher:
Wynwood Music Company Inc
Skip James3:02
2Cypress Grove Blues
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (in 1931-02)
guitar:
Skip James (in 1931-02)
vocals:
Skip James (in 1931-02)
Skip James3:12
3Cherry Hall Blues
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
recording of:
Cherry Ball Blues (in 1931-02)
writer:
Skip James
Skip James2:51
4Illinois Blues
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
recording of:
Illinois Blues (in 1931-02)
lyricist and composer:
Skip James
Skip James3:05
5Four O'Clock Blues
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
Skip James2:52
6Hard Luck Child
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
Skip James3:05
7Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (in 1931-02) and United States (in 1931-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James
part of:
Blues Hall of Fame: Classic of Blues Recording Single (number: 2011)
recording of:
Hard Time Killin’ Floor Blues (in 1931-02)
lyricist and composer:
Skip James
publisher:
Wynwood Music Company Inc
Skip James2:51
8Yola My Blues Away
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
Skip James3:13
9Jesus Is a Mighty Good Leader
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
recording of:
Jesus Is a Mighty Good Leader (in 1931-02)
lyricist and composer:
Skip James
Skip James3:02
10Be Ready When He Comes
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
recording of:
Be Ready When He Comes (in 1931-02)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Ferdinand Kraemer and Peter Krause
Skip James2:56
11Drunken Spree
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
Skip James2:39
12I'm So Glad
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (in 1931-02) and United States (in 1931-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James
recording of:
I’m So Glad (in 1931-02)
lyricist and composer:
Skip James
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Essex Music, Tro Essex Music Ltd and Wynwood Music Company Inc
part of:
Prelude: Happiness / I’m So Glad
Skip James2:52
13Special Rider Blues
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (in 1931-02) and United States (in 1931-02)
guitar and lead vocals:
Skip James
recording of:
Special Rider Blues (in 1931-02)
writer:
Son House
Skip James3:03
14How Long Buck
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
Skip James2:54
15Little Cow and Calf Is Gonna Die Blues
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
Skip James2:54
16What Am I to Do Blues
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
Skip James3:03
1722-20 Blues
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (in 1931-02) and United States (in 1931-02)
piano and lead vocals:
Skip James
Skip James2:52
18If You Haven't Any Hay, Get Down on the Road
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
piano:
Skip James (in 1931-02)
vocals:
Skip James (in 1931-02)
Skip James2:55
19Walkin' Blues
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (on 1930-05-28)
guitar and lead vocals:
Son House (on 1930-05-28)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
recorded at:
Paramount Records Studio (Recording studio of Paramount Records) in Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (on 1930-05-28)
recording of:
Walking Blues
writer:
Son House
Son House2:57
20My Black Mama, Part 1
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (on 1930-05-28)
guitar and lead vocals:
Son House (on 1930-05-28)
recording of:
My Black Mama, Part 1
writer:
Son House
Son House3:09
21My Black Mama, Part 2
Son House3:16
22Preachin' the Blues, Part 1
Son House3:05
23Preachin' the Blues, Part 2
Son House2:54
24Dry Spell Blues, Part 1
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (on 1930-05-28)
guitar and lead vocals:
Son House (on 1930-05-28)
slide guitar:
Son House (in 1930-06)
vocals:
Son House (in 1930-06)
recorded at:
Paramount Records Studio (Recording studio of Paramount Records) in Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (on 1930-05-28)
recording of:
Dry Spell Blues, Part 1 (on 1930-05-28)
writer:
Son House
Son House3:12
25Dry Spell Blues, Part 2
recorded in:
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (on 1930-05-28)
guitar:
Son House
vocals:
Son House
recorded at:
Paramount Records Studio (Recording studio of Paramount Records) in Grafton, Wisconsin, United States (on 1930-05-28)
Son House3:17
▶ CD 2: Son House
▶ CD 3: Bukka White
▶ CD 4: Tommy Johnson
▶ CD 5: Ishman Bracey

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ASIN:UK: B0000AOYBN [info]