The Sound Files #3
All About The Blues
Ever since I was a young boy, I loved the blues. I'm not sure how I first came to love the blues or who first entyced me. I suspect it was Ray Charles, but that's just speculation. Most people either love the blues or it's just alright. I happen to love it. Here are some songs and artists that signify the evolution of blues music. I love them all.
Bessie Smith - You Gotta give Me Some, 1929 (definately NSFW, this song is nasty, lol)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKn-QVQzISo[/youtube]
Muddy Waters & Sonny Boy Williamson II - Got my Mojo Workin'
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjPezeHN9Hc[/youtube]
John Lee Hooker - I'm Bad Like Jessie James
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_ZVrR6lD4s[/youtube]
Howlin' Wolf - Shake It For Me
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux6N00CwudA[/youtube]
Jimi Hendrix - Hear My Train a Comin' (a 12 string original)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKL4EdxON-o[/youtube]
Ray Charles & Stevie Wonder - Livin' For The City
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJYUSdX-Rps[/youtube]
BB King, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins - The Thrill Is Gone (sorry I don't have a date but it will be late 70's early 80's)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9abqeVPhEPo[/youtube]
Olivia Warfield - Hard Times (originaly done by Ray Charles)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af_LO7cvXFA[/youtube]
Stevie Ray Vaughn - Texas Flood (Stevie ranks as my favorite live performer of all time)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDBIbJKjAZQ[/youtube]
Glenn Kaiser - Crossroads (Glenn is a Christian blues player by trade, yes there is such a thing, and is a great musician. He's been doing thi ssince the 70's)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGxHzMEt3ng[/youtube]
Robert Cray - You Think This World Belongs
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04H-WaQ6sLA[/youtube]
Dwight Yoakum and Buckwheat Zydeco - Hey Good Lookin'
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtzNaDIcLVY[/youtube]
Susan Tedeschi - Wait For Me (Austin City Limits; I wonder if she's looking for groupies?)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvvlLs8ScIQ[/youtube]
Norah Jones - Bessie Smith (originally by The Band)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLlWFkeLhL4[/youtube]
Blues Music came from African American slave spirituals and all American music utilizes aspects of it, be it Jazz, Country, Rock or Pop. I know there are lots I missed (Buddy Guy for instance). I could only play so many and some artists didn't have the tracks I wanted. I sure hope you enjoyed listening.
-Jim