Awesome
The Etta Baker track alone makes this a MUST BUY!
Classic Appalachian Blues from Smithsonian Folkways
Various Artists - Smithsonian Folkways
| 01 |
My Baby's Gone Artist: Sticks McGhee
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3:49 | $0.99 | |
| 02 |
Louise Blues Artist: Big Chief Ellis with Cephas and Wiggins
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5:19 | $0.99 | |
| 03 |
Sitting on Top of the World Artist: Doc Watson
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3:01 | $0.99 | |
| 04 |
Railroad Bill Artist: John Jackson
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3:37 | $0.99 | |
| 05 |
Don't Let Your Deal Go Down Artist: Bill Williams
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2:20 | $0.99 | |
| 06 |
You Don't Know My Mind Artist: Pink Anderson
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2:40 | $0.99 | |
| 07 |
Blues Around My Bed Artist: J.C. Burris
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2:58 | $0.99 | |
| 08 |
Hesitation Blues Artist: Reverend Gary Davis
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3:20 | $0.99 | |
| 09 |
Pawn Shop Blues Artist: Brownie McGhee
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3:05 | $0.99 | |
| 10 |
The Road is Rough and Rocky Artist: Archie Edwards
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3:28 | $0.99 | |
| 11 |
Hoodoo Blues Artist: Martin, Bogan and Armstrong
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5:17 | $0.99 | |
| 12 |
Red River Blues Artist: Lesley Riddle
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2:09 | $0.99 | |
| 13 |
Walking Cane Artist: Peg Leg Sam Jackson
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2:35 | $0.99 | |
| 14 |
One Dime Blues Artist: Etta Baker
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3:47 | $0.99 | |
| 15 |
Mississippi Heavy Water Blues Artist: Roscoe Holcomb
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2:17 | $0.99 | |
| 16 |
Outskirts of Town Artist: Josh White
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3:07 | $0.99 | |
| 17 |
See What You Done Done Artist: Baby Tate
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2:35 | $0.99 | |
| 18 |
I Got a Woman Artist: Marvin and Turner Foddrell
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2:55 | $0.99 | |
| 19 |
Girl Dressed in Green Artist: John Tinsley
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2:00 | $0.99 | |
| 20 |
Blues in the Morning Artist: E.C. Ball
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3:42 | $0.99 | |
| 21 |
Wine Blues (Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee) Artist: Sticks McGhee
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3:43 | $0.99 |
Write a Review 10 Member Reviews
Really neat
These collections are fantastic for people like me - interested in the music, but just not sure where to start. Great introduction to these artists.
Great Stuff
These cuts are the original trend setters. Where it all began.
Old Fashioned Blues Music
Great! This is the kind of music I like to listen to when I reminisce.
Authentic!
I enjoy the different sounds and variety of artists. The performances are so real, you feel like you are experiencing another era.
can't stop listening to this
amazing compilation, I have it on heavy rotation in my home and can't get enough of it. thanks emusic for introducing me to these artists!
nice collection!
blues all round my bed! and Rev Gary Davis's original Hesitation Blues. worth the price of admission right there!
smithsonian folkways
some are great
dig it
such an unexpected treasure I had the privilege of stumbling upon :o)
great job..
The is very good.. well produced.. great price! This music would be lost forever.. Go Smithsonian
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