The Country Blues

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

101	Matchbox Blues Blind Lemon Jefferson	02:54
102	Careless Love Lonnie Johnson	02:58
103	Walk Right In Cannon's Jug Stompers	02:56
104	Low Down Rounder's Blues Peg Leg Howell	02:52
105	Statesboro Blues Blind Willie McTell	02:35
106	Stealin', Stealin' The Memphis Jug Band	03:00
107	You Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond Blind Willie Johnson	03:12
201	Alabama Woman Blues Leroy Carr	02:52
202	Special Agent Sleepy John Estes	02:52
203	Key to the Highway Big Bill	03:02
204	Fixin' to Die Bukka White	02:51
205	I'm a Guitar King Tommy McClennan	02:50
206	Preachin' Blues Robert Johnson	02:54
207	I Been Treated Wrong Washboard Sam	03:21