The Legendary 1941-1942 Recordings in Chronological Sequence

by Son House

The Legendary 1941-1942 Recordings in Chronological Sequence cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1970
  • Label: Folklyric
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Gathering crucial field recordings captured by Alan Lomax for the Library of Congress, this archival release documents the visceral power of the Mississippi blues pioneer. The driving, percussive acoustic guitar and immensely passionate vocal delivery provide an essential historical link between rural folk traditions and modern blues.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, acoustic, lo-fi

Tracklist

  1. Shetland Pony Blues
  2. Camp Hollers
  3. Delta Blues
  4. Special Rider Blues
  5. Low Down Dirty Dog Blues
  6. Depot Blues
  7. The Key Of Minor
  8. American Defense
  9. Am I Right Or Wrong
  10. Walking Blues
  11. County Farm Blues
  12. The Pony Blues
  13. The Jinx Blues - Part 1
  14. The Jinx Blues - Part 2

Credits

  • Son House - primary artist, vocals, guitar
  • Johnny Parth - cover
  • Willie Brown - speech [comments]
  • Fiddlin' Joe Martin - vocals
  • Leroy Williams - harmonica

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