The Country Blues
Various Artists
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
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101
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Matchbox Blues | Blind Lemon Jefferson | 2:54 | |
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102
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Careless Love | Lonnie Johnson | 2:58 | |
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103
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Walk Right In | Cannon's Jug Stompers | 2:56 | |
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104
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Low Down Rounder's Blues | Peg Leg Howell | 2:52 | |
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105
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Statesboro Blues | Blind Willie McTell | 2:35 | |
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106
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Stealin', Stealin' | The Memphis Jug Band | 3:00 | |
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107
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You Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond | Blind Willie Johnson | 3:12 | |
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201
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Alabama Woman Blues | Leroy Carr | 2:52 | |
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202
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Special Agent | Sleepy John Estes | 2:52 | |
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203
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Key to the Highway | Big Bill Broonzy | 3:02 | |
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204
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Fixin' To Die | Bukka White | 2:51 | |
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205
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I'm a Guitar King | Tommy McClennan | 2:50 | |
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206
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Preachin' Blues | Robert Johnson | 2:54 | |
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207
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I Been Treated Wrong | Washboard Sam | 3:21 |
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