Various Mississippi Blues lp

lp
2011/1967/1927-41
new
Raw blues 101 & an instant classic even as it was released, 1st record on the peerless Yazoo label (which was originally called 'Belzona'). Perennially dazzling, even breathtaking songs by Skip James, Charlie Patton, Son House, more. If you've been buying Mississippi records compilations the past few years, but still can't spell Tallahatchie without looking, it's time to go to the source. Tracklisting: Harvey Hull-Gang of Brownskin Women, Henry Sims-Be True Be True Blues, William Harris-I'm Leavin Town, Skip James-Special Rider Blues, Skip James-Cypress Grove Blues, Charlie Patton-Hang it on the Wall, Geechie Wiley-Eagles on a Half, Mattie Delaney-Tallahatchie River Blues, John Byrd-Billy Goat Blues, Charley Patton-Mean Black Moan, Charley Patton-Pea Vine blues, Bobby Grant-Nappy Head Blues, Son House-Delta Blues, Robert Johnson-Dead Shrimp Blues.