605633136043
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The Rough Guide To Holy Blues

Various Artists

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Format: LP

Cat No: RGNET1360LP

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Release Date:  27 October 2017

Label:  World Music Network

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  605633136043

Genres:  Blues  Country-Blues  

Release Date:  29 September 2017

Label:  World Music Network

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  605633136029

Genres:  Blues  Country-Blues  

  • Description

    From the extraordinary recordings of the true guitar evangelists Blind Willie Johnson and Reverend Gary Davis to classic spiritual renditions by legendary bluesmen Charley Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Skip James, this handpicked selection highlights the mutual influence between Gospel and blues.

    Description

    This is a must-have album for blues and guitar enthusiasts. Includes many lesser known gems by artists shrouded in mystery. Lovingly remastered using pioneering restoration techniques, the album brings to the fore hidden masterpieces that need to be heard.

    A musical exploration of the close ties between gospel music and the blues. It highlights how the huge musical influence of the church had a profound impact on the blues.

    The album includes tracks by many blues legends including Charley Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Mississippi John Hurt, and features the legendary guitar evangelists Blind Willie Johnson and Reverend Gary Davis.

    A particular highlight is Blind Willie and Kate McTell's classic duet "God Don't Like It', which warns us about hypocritical preachers, and like all the featured tracks goes to prove how blues and gospel, at once close relatives and mutual enemies, are above all musically complementary.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Reverend Gary Davis - The Angels Message To Me
      • 2. Blind Willie Johnson - Lord I Just Can't Keep From Crying
      • 3. Skip James - Jesus Is A Mighty Good Leader
      • 4. Blind Willie And Kate McTell - God Don't Like It
      • 5. Mississippi John Hurt - Blessed Be The Name
      • 6. Blind Mamie Forehand - Honey In The Rock
      • 7. Rev. Edward W. Clayborn - This Time Another Year You May Be Gone
      • 8. Josh White - Jesus Gonna Make Up My Dying Bed
      • 9. Blind Lemon Jefferson - He Arose From The Dead
      • 10. Mother McCollum - You Can't Hide
      • 11. Charley Patton And Bertha Lee - Oh Death
      • 12. Blind Gussie Nesbit - Pure Religion
      • 13. Washington Phillips - Denomination Blues - Parts 1 & 2

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Reverend Gary Davis - The Angels Message To Me
      • 2. Blind Willie Johnson - Lord I Just Can't Keep From Crying
      • 3. Bukka White - I Am In The Heavenly Way
      • 4. Skip James - Jesus Is A Mighty Good Leader
      • 5. Blind Roosevelt Graves And Brother - Woke Up This Morning (With My Mind On Jesus)
      • 6. Blind Willie And Kate McTell - God Don't Like It
      • 7. Mississippi John Hurt - Blessed Be The Name
      • 8. Blind Joe Taggart - God’s Gonna Separate The Wheat From The Tares
      • 9. Blind Lemon Jefferson - He Arose From The Dead
      • 10. Rev. Edward W. Clayborn - This Time Another Year You May Be Gone
      • 11. Bull City Red - I Saw The Light
      • 12. Charley Patton And Bertha Lee - Oh Death
      • 13. Josh White - Jesus Gonna Make Up My Dying Bed
      • 14. Blind Mamie Forehand - Honey In The Rock
      • 15. Barbecue Bob - Jesus’ Blood Can Make Me Whole
      • 16. Blind Willie Davis - I Believe I'll Go Back Home
      • 17. Mother McCollum - You Can't Hide
      • 18. Jaybird Coleman - I'm Gonna Cross The River Of Jordan - Some O' These Days
      • 19. Blind Gussie Nesbit - Pure Religion
      • 20. Louis Washington - Run Sinner Run
      • 21. Blind Boy Fuller - Precious Lord
      • 22. Eddie Head And His Family - Lord I'm The True
      • 23. Lil McClintock - Sow Good Seeds
      • 24. Sam Collins - I Want To Be Like Jesus In My Heart
      • 25. Washington Phillips - Denomination Blues - Parts 1 & 2