The Country Blues

Originally released in 1959, The Country Blues features a range of styles and a collection of recordings not included in other Folkways compilations. This selection—mostly recorded between 1927 and 1931—includes such gems as a test pressing of Robert Johnson's "Preaching Blues" and local releases from the 1920s.

Track Listing

101	Matchbox Blues	Blind Lemon Jefferson	02:54
102	Careless Love	Lonnie Johnson	02:58
103	Walk Right In	Cannon's Jug Stompers	02:56
104	Low Down Rounder's Blues	Peg Leg Howell	02:52
105	Statesboro Blues	Blind Willie McTell	02:35
106	Stealin', Stealin'	The Memphis Jug Band	03:00
107	You Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond	Blind Willie Johnson	03:12
201	Alabama Woman Blues	Leroy Carr	02:52
202	Special Agent	Sleepy John Estes	02:52
203	Key to the Highway	Big Bill Broonzy	03:02
204	Fixin' to Die	Bukka White	02:51
205	I'm a Guitar King	Tommy McClennan	02:50
206	Preachin' Blues	Robert Johnson	02:54
207	I Been Treated Wrong	Washboard Sam	03:21