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