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The Country Blues

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

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW00RF1, RF 1

Year(s) Released

1966

Label/Collection

Folkways Records

Genre(s)

Blues

Country(s)

United States

Culture Group(s)

African American

Instrument(s)

Banjo; Guitar; Harmonica; Jug; Mandolin; Washboard band music

Credit(s)

Samuel Charters - Editor
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*This album is unavailable for digital download.