The Greatest In Country Blues (1927-1956)
This three-LP anthology surveys American country blues from its earliest recorded moments through its electric evolution, spanning 1927 to 1956. The collection captures extraordinary regional diversity: Delta masters, Texas piano players, East Coast songsters, jug bands, gospel singers, and Chicago electric blues pioneers. The performances are raw, direct, and deeply moving—these musicians expressing hardship, faith, joy, and resilience through the blues. Assembled by Austrian label RST Records, this comprehensive survey reveals why blues remained America's most vital musical tradition across three decades of transformation. An essential, genuinely collectible document for serious blues listeners.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Blues |
| Style | Country Blues Delta Blues East Coast Blues Texas Blues Jug Band Gospel Harmonica Blues Piano Blues Memphis Blues Chicago Blues Electric Blues |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | RST Records |
| Year | 1989 |
| Country | Austria |
| Format | 3xLP |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Blues
- Style:
- Country Blues, Delta Blues, East Coast Blues, Texas Blues, Jug Band, Gospel, Harmonica Blues, Piano Blues, Memphis Blues, Chicago Blues, Electric Blues
- Label:
- RST Records
- Country:
- Austria
- Year:
- 1989
- A1. Charley Patton - High Water Everywhere - Part II
- A2. Blind Lemon Jefferson - See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
- A3. Garfield Akers - Cotton Field Blues - Part 2
- A4. Richard "Rabbit" Brown - James Alley Blues
- A5. Washington Phillips - I Had A Good Father And Mother
- A6. Blind Willie McTell - Travelin' Blues
- A7. Tommy Johnson - Canned Heat Blues
- A8. Cannon's Jug Stompers - Minglewood Blues
- A9. Bobby Grant - Nappy Head Blues
- A10. Blind Willie Reynolds - Third Street Woman Blues
- B1. Son House - My Black Mama - Part I
- B2. Henry Thomas - Bull-Doze Blues
- B3. Blind Willie Johnson - Dark Was The Night - Cold Was The Ground
- B4. Ishman Bracey - Trouble Hearted Blues
- B5. Blind Mamie Forehand - Honey In The Rock
- B6. Mississippi John Hurt - Frankie
- B7. Jaybird Coleman - Man Trouble Blues
- B8. Frank Stokes - How Long
- B9. Willie Brown (2) - Future Blues
- B10. Buddy Boy Hawkins - Voice Throwin' Blues
- C1. Skip James - Devil Got My Woman
- C2. William And Versey Smith - When That Great Ship Went Down
- C3. Sam Collins - The Jail House Blues
- C4. George "Bullet" Williams - Touch Me Light Momma
- C5. Blind Joe Taggart - Mother's Love
- C6. Hi Henry Brown - Skin Man Blues
- C7. Lottie Kimbrough - Lost Lover Blues
- C8. Texas Alexander - Levee Camp Moan Blues
- C9. Memphis Jug Band - K.C. Moan
- C10. Gitfiddle Jim - Paddlin' Madeline Blues
- D1. Robert Johnson - Preachin' Blues
- D2. Furry Lewis - Billy Lyons And Stack O'Lee
- D3. Bessie Tucker - Fryin' Pan Skillet Blues
- D4. Dallas String Band - Dallas Rag
- D5. Memphis Minnie - Crazy Cryin' Blues
- D6. Blind Roosevelt Graves - Woke Up This Morning
- D7. Robert Wilkins - That's No Way To Get Along
- D8. Palmer McAbee - McAbee's Railroad Piece
- D9. King Solomon Hill - The Gone Dead Train
- D10. Blind Blake, Charlie Spand - Hastings St.
- E1. Smith Casey - Shorty George
- E2. Bozie Sturdivant - Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down
- E3. Muddy Waters - I Be's Troubled
- E4. Big Bill Broonzy - How You Want It Done?
- E5. Georgia Cotton Pickers - She's Coming Back Some Cold Rainy Day
- E6. Bukka White - Sic 'Em Dogs On
- E7. Lane Hardin - California Desert Blues
- E8. Jesse James (3) - Lonesome Day Blues
- E9. Allen Shaw - Moanin' The Blues
- E10. Leroy Carr - Midnight Hour Blues
- F1. Pete Harris (11) - Jack O'Diamonds
- F2. Elmore James - Dust My Broom
- F3. Kid Bailey - Rowdy Blues
- F4. Baby Face Leroy Trio - Rollin' And Tumblin' Pt. 1
- F5. Smokey Hogg - Penitentiary Blues Pt. 1 & 2
- F6. Dan Pickett - Baby How Long
- F7. Sonny Boy Williamson (2) - Mighty Long Time
- F8. Lowell Fulson - River Blues Pt. 2
- F9. Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightnin'
- F10. Lightnin' Hopkins - Moanin' Blues
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