The Blues - CD Music

by Robert Johnson
label: Varese Sarabande, September of 2018 ‧
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ALIGNMENT


Disco 2
01 - Preaching Blues
02 - If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day
03 - Stones in My Passway
04 - I'm A Steady Rolling Man
05 - From Four Till Late
06 - Hellbound On My Trail
07 - Little Queen of Spades
08 - Malted Milk
09 - Drunken Hearted Man
10 - Me and the Devil Blues
11 - Stop Breaking Down
12 - Stop Breaking Down
13 - Traveling Riverside Blues
14 - Honeymoon Blues
15 - Love in Vain
16 - Love in Vain
17 - Milkcow's Calf Blues
18 - Milkcow's Calf Blues

Disco 1
01 - Kindhearted Woman Blues
02 - Kindhearted Woman Blues
03 - I Believe I'll Dust My Broom
04 - Sweet Home Chicago
05 - Rambling On My Mind
06 - Rambling On My Mind
07 - When You Got a Good Friend
08 - Come One In My Kitchen
09 - Come One In My Kitchen
10 - Terraplane Blues
11 - Phonograph Blues
12 - 32/20 Blues
13 - They're Red Hot
14 - Dead Shrimp Blues
15 - Cross Road Blues
16 - Cross Road Blues
17 - Walking Blues
18 - Last Fair Deal Gone Down

The Blues - CD

by Robert Johnson

Property Description
label: Varese Sarabande
Release Date: September of 2018
Dimensions: 125 x 140 x 8 mm
Format: Music
Categories: Jazz/Blues > Blues
EAN: 3448960225120
Duration (m): 94.10
Number of disks: 2
Format: CD / Album

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson was one of the most influential musicians in the history of American blues and popular music. Born on May 8, 1911, in Mississippi, United States, and died on August 16, 1938, Johnson is often described as the "father of delta blues," a subgenre of blues that had a profound impact on the development of rock and roll.

The legend surrounding Robert Johnson is as famous as his music. According to tradition, Johnson sold his soul to the devil in exchange for extraordinary musical skills. This story came about due to his remarkable transformation as a guitarist in a short amount of time and was perpetuated by songs like "Cross Road Blues," where he sings about being at a crossroads. Although this legend is widely considered a myth, it has contributed to the enduring fascination surrounding his figure.

Johnson recorded only 29 songs during his lifetime, but these recordings, made in 1936 and 1937, are considered milestones in blues history. Songs such as "Sweet Home Chicago," "Terraplane Blues," "Love in Vain," and "Hellhound on My Trail" have become classics of the genre. Johnson's style was characterized by his innovative slide guitar technique, his emotionally charged lyrics, and his unique voice, which expressed a deep melancholy and passion.

Robert Johnson's influence on the music world is immense. Although he died young, at the age of 27, he left a legacy that inspired generations of musicians, including iconic figures such as Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Bob Dylan. Eric Clapton, in particular, referred to Johnson as "the most important blues musician who ever lived."

Robert Johnson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, and his recordings are seen as a priceless treasure of American music. His legend and music continue to fascinate and inspire, making him one of the most enigmatic and revered figures in the history of music.

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