Death Letter Blues

Son House

SKU: 8031

Barcode: 8436563185786

18.00 £18.00
  • Genre: Blues
  • Label: Blues Joint
  • Released Date: 25th October 2024
  • Buying Format:
    180g 1LP

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Limited edition 180g vinyl – featuring the legendary Mississippi 1940 -1942 Son House sessions producer by Alan Lomax.

Son House (1902-1988) was one of the initial pioneers and most important exponents of the Mississippi Delta blues. Developing a slashing slide guitar technique that featured strong rhythmic repetitions and a vocal style reflective of spiritual and southern gospel singers, House was a critical innovator who had a profound influence on countless other bluesmen. The majority of the tracks featured here come from two emblematic sessions recorded by Son House in 1941 and 1942.

Includes two Seattle TV show soundtracks from early 1960; the Son House signature song ‘Death Letter Blues’, and ‘John The Revelator’.

“This release stands as one of the blues’ finest documents.” – ****1/2 AllMusic

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Track Listings

  1. Death Letter Blues
  2. American Defense
  3. Low Down, Dirty Dog Blues
  4. The Jinx Blues [part 1]
  5. The Jinx Blues [part 2]
  6. The Pony Blues
  7. Walking Blues [1942 Version]
  8. John The Revelator
  9. County Farm Blues
  10. Special Rider Blues
  11. Government Fleet Blues
  12. Delta Blues
  13. Levee Camp Blues
  14. Camp Hollers
  15. Four O'clock Blues

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