I Can See You - by Paddy Summerfield c. 1986

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  

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

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