1180CD Rough Guide to…The Blues

1180CD The Rough Guide To The Blues tells the story of how the blues began, developed and eventually became the roots of rock ‘n’ roll. From the hardship suffered by black sharecroppers in the Mississippi Delta nearly a hundred years ago, The Blues, a deep soulful music full of passion and rhythm, was born. Featuring a collection of legendary blues heroes recorded throughout the twentieth century. (World Music Network)

Track listing:

MAMIE SMITH: Crazy Blues

• BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON: Black Snake Moan
• CHARLEY PATTON: Pony Blues
• MEMPHIS MINNIE: Me and My Chauffeur Blues
• ROBERT JOHNSON: Crossroad Blues
• BLIND WILLIE MCTELL: Broke Down Engine Blues
• BIG BILL BROONZY: Key To The Highway
• MUDDY WATERS: Mannish Boy
• T BONE WALKER: They Call It Stormy Monday Blues
• ELMORE JAMES: It Hurts Me Too
• JOHN LEE HOOKER: Boom Boom
• SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON & THE ANIMALS: Night Time Is The Right Time
• BUDDY GUY: Try To Quit You Baby
• ALBERT KING: Born Under A Bad Sign (Original)
• ALBERT COLLINS: Ice Pick
• HOUND DOG TAYLOR AND THE HOUSE ROCKERS: Give Me Back My Wig
• ALI FARKA TOUR: Erdi