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Blind Blake – “Police Dog Blues” mp3

Published on September 6, 2009 in Folk/Country Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Blind Blake – “Police Dog Blues” mp3

Besides Robert Johnson, no other blues artist was as influential, sold as many records, and remains so cloaked in mystery as Blind Blake. Being blind, Blake most likely earned a living playing for change on street corners or for Saturday night dances and fish fries. His first recorded side, “West Coast Blues,” was a hit and led to a prestigious and impressive recording career that lasted until 1932.

Blind Blake – “Hookworm Blues” mp3

Published on September 5, 2009 in Folk/Country Blues, Public Domain MP3s and Ragtime. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Blind Blake – “Hookworm Blues” (mp3)

They say Blind Blake is the ” king of ragtime guitar.” I would have to agree. Metaphorically speaking, getting hooked like a worm is like falling in love. That’s the message here…that Blind Blake’s guitar playing is keeping his head above water.