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Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways

Various Artists
Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways A living and dynamic tradition, blues is forged in hard times but powerful enough to bring on the good times. Legends such as Lead Belly, Memphis Slim, Big Bill Broonzy, Elizabeth Cotten, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee, among others formed the "blues backbone" of Folkways Records. This compilation from the Smithsonian Folkways collection spans half a century and features Delta, St. Louis, Southwest, and Chicago styles performed by some of the best-known figures in blues history. From boogies to ballads, full of innuendo and irony, this classic collection is a jukebox in a jewel case.

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Track Listing

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Old Jabo Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee 02:14
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102
Mule-Ridin' Blues Big Bill Broonzy 03:46
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103
Joggie Boogie Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon 03:28
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104
Black Woman Vera Hall 01:27
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105
Mercury Blues K. C. Douglas 02:21
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106
Ran the Blues Out of My Window Roosevelt Sykes 02:57
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107
Leaving Blues Lead Belly 02:23
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108
One Dime Blues Etta Baker 03:46
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109
County Farm Blues Son House 02:11
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110
Clog Dance (Stomping Blues) Champion Jack Dupree 02:02
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111
Boll Weevil Pink Anderson 03:06
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112
Nickel's Worth of Liver Edith North Johnson and Henry Brown 02:43
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113
Don't Leave Me Here Big Joe Williams 02:43
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114
Jimmy Bell Cat Iron 02:20
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115
Candy Man Rev. Gary Davis 02:35
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116
Beer Drinking Woman Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon 02:32
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117
Come Go Home with Me Lightnin' Hopkins 03:55  
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118
Careless Love Josh White 03:23
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119
I Asked Her If She Loved Me Henry Townsend 02:55
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120
Rising Sun Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry 02:43
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121
Pony Blues David "Honeyboy" Edwards 03:28
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122
Vicksburg Blues Little Brother Montgomery 04:02
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123
Vastapol Elizabeth Cotten 02:11
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124
Drifting Along Blues Lonnie Johnson 02:59
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125
Oh Baby, You Don't Have to Go The Chambers Brothers 02:49
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126
Don't Lie Buddy Lead Belly and Josh White 02:20