| Note |
Program notes by Neil Record printed on container. |
| EVENT NOTE |
Recorded 1925-1940. |
| Contents |
Special stream line (Bukka White) (2:53) -- Railroadin' some (Henry Thomas) (3:15) -- How long has that evening train been gone (Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell) (2:50) -- Riding the blinds (Eddie Mapp) (2:45) -- Midnight special (Leadbelly) (2:02) -- I hate that train called the M & O (Lucille Bogan) (3:07) -- That lonesome train took my baby away (Charlie McCoy) (2:59) -- Spike driver blues (Mississippi John Hurt) (3:14) -- K.C. moan (Memphis Jug Band) (2:31) -- Railroad blues (Freeman Stowers) (3:06) -- Kassie Jones - part 1 (Furry Lewis) (3:03) -- Kassie Jones - part 2 (Furry Lewis) (3:02) -- Through train blues (Tampa Red) (2:44) -- B & O blues no. 2 (Blind Willie McTell) (2:59) -- Dixie flyer blues (DeFord Bailey) (3:04) -- Long train blues (Robert Wilkins (3:05) -- Cow Cow blues (Dora Carr with Cow Cow Davenport) (2:50) -- Railroad blues (Sam McGee) (3:11) -- Chickasaw train blues (Memphis Minnie) (3:15) -- 'Frisco train blues (Texas Alexander) ( (2:54) -- Chickasaw special (Noah Lewis) (3:22) -- Too too train blues (Big Bill Broonzy) (2:50) -- Mean conductor blues (Ed Bell) (2:53) -- Sunshine special (Blind Lemon Jefferson) (2:42) -- Railroad man blues (Clifford Gibson) (3:05) -- Railroad Bill (Will Bennett) (2:56). |
| Performer |
Various performers. |
| Summary |
Since the very birth of the blues, the train has been a source of great inspiration for musicians. From the steam engine imitation tunes of pioneering harmonica players to wonderful variations on classic folk songs, this collection highlights how the railroad helped shape the blues. |
| System details |
Compact disc. |
| Subject |
Blues (Music) -- To 1931.
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Blues (Music) -- 1931-1940.
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| Genre |
Blues (Music)
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| Other title |
Railroad blues |
| ISBN |
9786318931496
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631893149X
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| STANDARD # |
605633142426 |
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RGNET1424CD World Music Network |
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