Back To The Crossroads: The Roots Of Robert Johnson
byVarious Artists - Shanachie Records Yazoo
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- Date Released: February 2, 2004
- Genre: Blues
- Style: Delta Blues
- Label: Yazoo - Shanachie Records / The Orchard
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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.
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| 01. |  |
Police Station Blues - Peetie Wheatstraw |
3:06 |  |
| 02. | |
Old Original Kokomo Blues - Kokomo Arnold |
2:55 | |
| 03. | |
Cruel Hearted Woman - Bumble Bee Slim |
2:49 | |
| 04. | |
Roll And Tumble Blues - Hambone Willie Newbern |
3:04 | |
| 05. | |
Life Saver Blues
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3:09 | |
| 06. | |
Sitting On Top Of The World
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3:16 | |
| 07. | |
Hittin' The Bottle Stomp - Mississippi Jook Band |
2:38 | |
| 08. | |
Devil Got My Woman
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3:00 | |
| 09. | |
My Black Mama, Pt. 1
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3:09 | |
| 10. | |
Georgia Bound
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3:23 | |
| 11. | |
When The Sun Goes Down - Leroy Carr |
2:58 | |
| 12. | |
Sissy Man Blues - Kokomo Arnold |
3:09 | |
| 13. | |
Your Enemy Cannot Harm You - Rev. E.W. Clayborn |
3:02 | |
| 14. | |
Lead Pencil Blues - Johnny Temple |
3:06 | |
| 15. | |
22-20 Blues
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2:52 | |
| 16. | |
Dry Southern Blues
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2:58 | |
| 17. | |
Kokomo Blues
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3:04 | |
| 18. | |
Things 'Bout Coming My Way
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3:28 | |
| 19. | |
King Of Spades - Peetie Wheatstraw |
3:08 | |
| 20. | |
Oh Red - Harlem Hamfats |
2:39 | |
| 21. | |
You're Gonna Need Somebody When You Die
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2:58 | |
| 22. | |
Milk Cow Blues - Kokomo Arnold |
3:10 | |
| 23. | |
Preachin' The Blues
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3:03 | |
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Credits
- Kokomo Arnold - Performer // Scrapper Blackwell - Performer // Leroy Carr - Performer // Leroy Carr - Performer // Skip James - Performer // Lonnie Johnson - Performer // Lonnie Johnson - Performer // Mississippi Sheiks - Performer // Mississippi Sheiks - Performer // Charley Patton - Performer // Charley Patton - Performer // Johnnie "Geechie" Temple - Performer // Henry Thomas - Performer // Hambone Willie Newbern - Performer // Casey Bill Weldon - Performer // Casey Bill Weldon - Performer // Son House - Performer // Nick Perls - Producer // Nick Perls - Mastering // Robert Vosgien - Mastering // Stephen Calt - Liner Notes
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