Blues from the Mississippi Delta

This album is an early endeavor at celebrating the Delta blues as a genre, history, and chronicle of Black experience in the American south. Side A focuses on singer, guitarist, and harmonica player J.D. Short, featuring recordings made by blues historian, album producer and liner notes author Samuel B. Charters. Side B is a portrait of blues singer and guitarist Son House. In addition to chronicling their music, the collection also includes each artist's voice: J. D. Short, who died shortly after this recording was made, contributes his memories about Charlie Patton, and Son House presents a description of "the key of minor."

Track Listing

101	So Much Wine J.D. Short	04:13
102	Train, Bring My Baby Back J.D. Short	03:49
103	You Been Cheating Me J.D. Short	03:00
104	Charlie Patton J.D. Short	01:15
105	Fighting for Dear Old Uncle Sam J.D. Short	05:23
201	My Black Woman Son House	03:01
202	Sun Goin'Down Son House	05:00
203	I Ain't Goin' to Cry No More Son House	02:57
204	The Key of Minor Son House	01:33
205	This War Will Last You for Years Son House	02:55
206	Was I Right or Wrong? Son House	01:49
207	County Farm Blues Son House	02:17