Many versions of "John Henry" exist, but Henry Thomas's version, because of his use of reeds, is unique. The reeds have a light, radiant air that lifts this song to something joyous. Thomas was born...
Thomas,Henry Texas Worried Blues CD1. Fishing Blues 2. Old Country Stomp 3. Charmin' Betsy 4. Lovin' Babe 5. Railroadin' Some 6. Don't Leave Me Here 7. The Little Red Caboose 8. Bob McKinney 9...
Texas Alexander was from a small town in Texas called Jewett, in between Dallas and Houston. It was here that he first started to sing on the streets and in church. He started to build a reputation...
All of the performers on this album are obscure, except for entrepreneur Jesse Johnson and guitar stylist Lonnie Johnson. From Red Mike Bailey to Jesse Johnson and from Jimmy Strange to Georgia Boyd,...