Recorded in 1929, this is the earliest recorded version of the blues classic. Unfortunately Hambone Willie Newburn was known more for his temper then guitar playing. He died in a prison riot in 1947.
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Skip James invented his own guitar picking method, and “I’m So Glad” was a perfect vehicle for his free form lightning licks.
Hailing from Oklona, Mississippi Booker White learned guitar from his father, and helped to define Delta Blues music as we know it. White’s interpretation of “Shake ‘em On Down,” a popular theme of the day, was later covered as a rock piece by Led Zeppelin.
With his wife Memphis Minnie on lead guitar, Joe McCoy laid down this seminal cut which much later became a hit for Led Zeppelin. A true folk blues original, this song sounds as sweet today as it did in 1929.
Sloppy Henry puts so much soul into his singing you really believe every word. This recording is very old but sounds contemporary. Good storytelling is timeless.
Blind Willie tears it all up on this classic track, rockin before rock was rock. His star shines brightly still today. This song has more attitude than most of your punk rock, so be seated and listen to the man spit some wisdom.
Blind Willie Johnson – “If I Had My Way I’d Tear The Building Down” mp3
From Mississippi Blues legend Charley Patton’s last recording session, “Mind Reader Blues” was sung by his common-law wife at the time, Bertha Lee. They rocked this gorgeous piece shortly before Patton’s death in 1934.
