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Garfield Akers & Joe Calicott – “Cottonfield Blues (Part1)”

Published on January 25, 2010 in Folk/Country Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: .

Garfield Akers & Joe Calicott – “Cottonfield Blues (Part One)”

This is one of the few blues recordings that has a bonafide recording date – September 23, 1929. Garfield Akers on lead guitar and vocals with Joe Calicott on second guitar and is often cited by musicologist as one of the greatest blues guitar duets of all time. The intensity and raw passion of these great guitarist is clearly apparent as Garfield and Joe shine with rhythmic complexity and raw passion.

Henry Thomas – “Texas Easy Street”

Published on September 20, 2009 in Folk/Country Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Henry Thomas – “Texas Easy Street” mp3

henry-thomas-100Born in 1874 in Big Sandy, TX, Henry Thomas was part of the first generation to be born out of slavery. He learned to hate cotton, but found solace in songwriting. “Texas Easy Street” was recorded in the mid-1920s and shows how Henry Thomas truly made his guitar swing. This is some heavy blues from Uncle PD to you. Enjoy!
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Leadbelly – “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” mp3

Published on September 19, 2009 in Folk/Country Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Leadbelly – “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” mp3

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The great Leadbelly, with one of his classic sides that helped define American music in the 20th century and beyond. Over his own distinctive, relaxed guitar accompaniment, Leadbelly’s vocal on this recording is simply magnificent. Widely revered by music fans and covered by blues scholars, “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” was also sung by Kurt Cobain on Nirvana’s Unplugged album.

Blind Willie Johnson – “Praise God I’m Satisfied”

Published on September 18, 2009 in Folk/Country Blues, Gospel and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Blind Willie Johnson – “Praise God I’m Satisfied” mp3

blind-willie-johnson-100Blind Willie Johnson, Texas blues man and virtuoso of the “bottleneck” or slide guitar, was born in Marlin, Texas, about 1902, and blinded at age seven. Johnson’s unique voice and his original compositions influenced musicians throughout the South, especially Texas bluesmen.