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Monday, April 14, 2025

Noting we posted Bobby after the Mississippi Dirt Road Blues collection comes this . . . . . : ZeroGsound

 

The Early Blues Roots Of Bob Dylan

"The Early Blues Roots of Bob Dylan" collects Dylan's early heroes of the genre, including Sleepy John Estes, Blind Willie McTell, Mississippi John Hurt, Leadbelly, and Bo Carter. These 20 remastered tracks are an excellent sampling of predominantly country blues from the '30s. While listening to these originals, it becomes obvious that Dylan didn't change much, wisely capturing the honest grittiness found on this set. Whether a fan of Dylan or the original blues masters, this is a recommended compilation that will more than satisfy both.        

Bob Dylan is an icon of popular American culture who transformed the folk music world in the 1960's. What many pop fans didn't realize was that he drew heavily from artists of over 4 decades of Blues and popular music. This collection brings together the original versions of songs that he either recorded or songs that greatly influenced him. 

Tracklist  

1Sleepy John EstesBroken Hearted, Ragged & Dirty Too 
2Mississippi SheiksI've Got Blood In My Eyes For You 
3Blind Willie McTellBroke Down Engine 
4Mississippi John HurtStack O'Lee Blues 
5Rev. J.C. Burnett                                        Will The Circle Be Unbroken? 
6Mississippi John HurtFrankie (And Albert) 
7Mississippi SheiksSittin' On Top Of The World 
8Blind Boy FullerStep It Up And Go 
9Bo CarterCorrina Corrina 
10Henry ThomasHoney Won't You Allow Me One More Chance 
11Bukka WhiteFixin' To Die 
12Blind Lemon JeffersonSee That My Grave Is Kept Clean 
13Will BennettRailroad Bill 
14Blind Willie JohnsonMotherless Children 
15LeadbellyGrasshoppers In My Pillow 
16Booker T. SappsPo' Lazarus 
17Blind Lemon JeffersonMatchbox Blues 
18Mississippi John HurtCandyman Blues 
19Bukka WhitePo' Boy 
20Blind Willie JohnsonJesus Gonna Make Up My Dyin' Bed 

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