The Rough Guide to Holy Blues

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Tracklist

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A1The Angels Message to Me
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1935-07-26)
guitar:
Blind Gary Davis (on 1935-07-26)
vocals:
Blind Gary Davis (on 1935-07-26)
recording of:
The Angel’s Message to Me (on 1935-07-26)
Reverend Gary Davis3:04
A2Lord I Just Can't Keep From Crying
recorded in:
Dallas, Texas, United States (on 1928-12-05)
guitar:
Blind Willie Johnson (on 1928-12-05)
vocals:
Willie B. Harris (on 1928-12-05) and Blind Willie Johnson (on 1928-12-05)
recording of:
Lord I Just Can’t Keep From Crying (on 1928-12-05)
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Blind Willie Johnson
Blind Willie Johnson3:03
A3Jesus Is a Mighty Good Leader
recorded in:
United States (in 1931-02)
recording of:
Jesus Is a Mighty Good Leader (in 1931-02)
lyricist and composer:
Skip James
Skip James3:01
A4God Don't Like It
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1935-04-23)
guitar:
Blind Willie McTell (on 1935-04-23)
vocals:
Blind Willie McTell (on 1935-04-23) and Kate McTell (on 1935-04-23)
Blind Willie & Kate McTell52:45
A5Blessed Be the Name
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1928-12-28)
guitar:
Mississippi John Hurt (on 1928-12-28)
vocals:
Mississippi John Hurt (on 1928-12-28)
recorded at:
Coolidge Auditorium (Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress) in Washington, D.C., United States (from 1963-07-15 until 1963-07-23)
Mississippi John Hurt2:48
A6Honey in the Rock
Blind Mamie Forehand2:42
A7This Time Another Year You May Be Gone
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1928-10-18)
guitar and lead vocals:
Rev. Edward W. Clayborn (on 1928-10-18)
Rev. Edward W. Clayborn2:53
B1Jesus Gonna Make Up My Dying Bed
Josh White3:04
B2He Arose From the Dead
guitar:
Blind Lemon Jefferson (American blues and gospel singer‐songwriter) (in 1927-06)
vocals:
Blind Lemon Jefferson (American blues and gospel singer‐songwriter) (in 1927-06)
Blind Lemon Jefferson2:47
B3You Can't Hide
Mother McCollum2:34
B4Oh Death
guitar:
Charley Patton (American Delta blues musician) (on 1934-01-30)
vocals:
Charley Patton (American Delta blues musician) (on 1934-01-30) and Bertha Lee (on 1934-01-31)
Charley Patton & Bertha Lee2:52
B5Pure Religion
recorded in:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States (on 1930-12-04)
guitar and lead vocals:
Blind Gussie Nesbitt (on 1930-12-04)
Blind Gussie Nesbitt3:21
B6Denomination Blues - Parts 1 & 2
recorded in:
Dallas, Texas, United States (on 1927-12-05)
zither:
Washington Phillips (on 1927-12-05)
vocals:
Washington Phillips (on 1927-12-05)
recording of:
Denomination Blues (on 1927-12-05)
lyricist and composer:
Washington Phillips
Washington Phillips5:34

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part of:Music Rough Guides (World Music Network) (number: 1360) (order: 360)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/1681271 [info]