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Various Artists - Roots of Robert Johnson

Track listing:
  1. Devil Got My Woman - Skip James 3:00
  2. Milk Cow Blues - Kokomo Arnold 3:09
  3. When The Sun Goes Down - Leroy Carr 2:57
  4. My Black Mama Part 1 - Son House 3:07
  5. Revenue Man Blues - Charlie Patton 2:41
  6. Red River Blues - Henry Thomas 3:07
  7. Roll And Tumble Blues - Hambone Willie Newbern 3:03
  8. Life Saver Blues - Lonnie Johnson 3:05
  9. Skip James 22-20 Blues 2:50
  10. Kokomo Blues - Scrapper Blackwell 3:04
  11. Sitting On Top Of The World - Mississippi Sheiks 3:15
  12. Preachin' The Blues Part I - Son House 3:04
  13. Go Ahead, Buddy - Casey Bill Weldon 2:46
  14. Lead Pencil Blues - Johnnie Temple 3:07

Notes

Robert Johnson's small body of recordings have become almost larger than life. Many novice listeners probably think the Delta blues began and ended with him. This 14-song collection traces the origins of Johnson's music, uncovering the roots of his tormented, anguished lyrics, and the origins of his wildly influential guitar style. Some of the finest songs by luminaries like Skip James, Charley Patton, Son House, Kokomo Arnold, and Lonnie Johnson are included. It's not only of use for Johnson archivists but for anyone interested in the greatest pre-war Delta blues.