His Story

"Singing and begging are about the only two ways a blind man can make a living in farm country." Several years after Blind Willie Johnson’s death in 1949, Samuel B. Charters tries to get to know the now-distinguished African-American blues and spiritual vocalist/guitarist through those closest to him, including Johnson’s wife Angeline. The album combines old recordings, interviews and commentary.

Track Listing

101	Remembrances	Blind Willie Johnson	07:18
102	Interviews	Blind Willie Johnson	08:50
103	Angeline Johnson	Blind Willie Johnson	10:37
201	If I Had My Way I’d Tear That Building Down	Blind Willie Johnson	03:14
202	Nobody's Fault but Mine	Blind Willie Johnson	02:47
203	Jesus Is Coming Soon	Blind Willie Johnson	03:12
204	Motherless Children Have a Hard Time	Blind Willie Johnson	03:24
205	Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground	Blind Willie Johnson	03:18
206	Match Box Blues	Blind Lemon Jefferson	02:55
207	It's a Good Little Thing	Blind Willie McTell and Partner	02:53
208	Little Woman You're So Sweet	Blind Boy Fuller	02:53