Most of you I'm sure are at least aware of the late great bluesman Robert Johnson. But until now, in the 70 years since Johnson's controversial death in 1938, there have only been 2 photographs ever found verified as being of the blues titan in existence. Well, quite possibly, according to an article in the November issue of Vanity Fair Magazine, there has now been found, by Manhattan guit...
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According to Wikipedia."Sweet Home Chicago" is a popular blues standard in the twelve bar form. It was first recorded and is credited to have been written by Robert Johnson. Over the years the song has become one of the most popular anthems for the city of Chicago despite ambiguity in Johnson's original lyrics. Johnson recorded the song during his first recording session in November 1936, ...
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It just doesn't get any bluer than this. I throw down the blues gauntlet.Electrifyingly electric version in comments.
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Packing, or at least the idea of packing as a looming threat, is such a drag. Going from NOLA with the whole family up to Cincinnati to do some non-profit legal work. Mixed emotions are in order for a trip back there: good baseball, stuffier culture, family with the good and bad aspects. It should be interesting to compare our ever increasing fondness for the Crescent City with the old grounds ...
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influenced every rock/blues guitarist around how can we ever thank you
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thank you for all the great music even if you did sell your soul to the devil, it is well appreciated by all of us who love music
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| 2 Love in Vain |
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| 3 Milkcow's Calf Blues |
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| 4 Sweet Home Chicago |
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| 5 Drunken Hearted Man |
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