Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order (1928-1929)

by Tommy Johnson

Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order (1928-1929) cover art

Gathering the entirety of the legendary Mississippi Delta bluesman's surviving output, this collection highlights his intricate guitar work and haunting, falsetto-laced vocal style. The recordings, heavily defined by their crackling lo-fi fidelity, contain lyrical themes of alcoholism and profound despair. He is famously credited as one of the original figures claiming to have sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads.

Genres

  • Delta Blues

Tracklist

  1. Cool Drink Of Water Blues
  2. Big Road Blues
  3. Bye-Bye Blues
  4. Maggie Campbell Blues
  5. Canned Heat Blues
  6. Lonesome Home Blues (Take 1)
  7. Lonesome Home Blues (Take 2)
  8. Big Fat Mama Blues
  9. I Wonder To Myself
  10. Slidin' Delta
  11. Lonesome Home Blues
  12. Untitled Song — Take 1 (Morning Prayer Blues)
  13. Untitled Song — Take 2 (Boogaloosa Woman)
  14. Black Mare Blues (Take 1)
  15. Black Mare Blues (Take 2)
  16. Ridin' Horse
  17. Alcohol And Jake Blues