Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: Robert Johnson

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  • Artist: Robert Johnson (See All Albums by Robert Johnson)

  • Date Released: Sep 9, 2003

  • Genre: Hip-Hop/R&B, Style: R&B, Pop

  • Label: Columbia/Legacy

  • Copyright: Originally Released 1936, 1937 Sony Music Entertainment Inc., (P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc., 2002 Blue Note Records, 2003 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

Total Tracks: 16   Total Length: 42:21

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