King of the Country Blues

by Blind Lemon Jefferson

King of the Country Blues cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Yazoo
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:05:13
  • Community rating: 3.68/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Rescuing the seminal 1920s Paramount recordings of the highly influential Texas bluesman, this archival release highlights his intricate acoustic guitar work and soaring vocals. It serves as a vital historical document, preserving his immense impact on the subsequent development of American roots music.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, death

Tracklist

  1. That Crawlin' Baby Blues (2:39)
  2. Bad Luck Blues (2:49)
  3. Matchbox Blues (2:58)
  4. Hot Dogs (2:54)
  5. One Dime Blues (2:44)
  6. Shuckin' Sugar (3:02)
  7. Rabbit Foot Blues (2:53)
  8. Corrina Blues (3:00)
  9. See That My Grave Is Kept Clean (2:49)
  10. Easy Rider Blues (2:53)
  11. Broke And Hungry (2:59)
  12. Black Horse Blues (2:54)
  13. Lonesome House Blues (2:24)
  14. Oil Well Blues (2:43)
  15. He Arose From The Dead (2:44)
  16. Beggin' Back (2:49)
  17. Prison Cell Blues (2:44)
  18. Rambler Blues (2:44)
  19. Gone Dead On You Blues (2:43)
  20. Wartime Blues (3:05)
  21. Booger Rooger Blues (2:47)
  22. Right of Way Blues (2:51)
  23. Big Night Blues (2:53)

Credits

  • Kathrin deBoer - written-by, featuring
  • Braids - featuring
  • Austin Tufts - vocals, arranged by [vocals]
  • Katie Lee - vocals, arranged by [vocals]
  • Raphaelle Standell-Preston - vocals, arranged by [vocals]
  • Taylor Smith - vocals, arranged by [vocals]
  • Robert Armstrong - artwork
  • Terry Zwigoff - task misc

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