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Son House - Son House in Seattle 1968

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Format: CD
Label: ACOL
Catalog: 1008
Rel. Date: 07/12/2011
UPC: 806431100827

Son House in Seattle 1968
Artist: Son House
Format: CD
New: Currently Unavailable New
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Formats and Editions

DISC: 1

1. Intro/Son House Talking
2. Death Letter Bluse
3. Son House Talking
4. Government Fleet Blues
5. Son House Talking
6. Empire State Express
7. Son House Talking
8. I Want to Live So God Can Use Me
9. Son House Talking 1
10. Preachin' Blues 1
11. Son House Talking 1
12. Louise McGhee 1
13. My Black Mama Pt. 1 1
14. Interview 1
15. All Night Long Blues 1
16. Interview 1
17. Mississippi Bo Weavil Blues 1
18. Interview 1
19. M ; O Blues 2
20. Interview 2
21. Ham Hound Crave 2
22. Interview 2
23. Terraplane Blues 2
24. Interview 2
25. My Black Mama Pt. 2

DISC: 2

1. My Black Mama Pt. 1
2. Interview 1
3. All Night Long Blues
4. Interview 2
5. Mississippi Bo Weevil Blues
6. Interview
7. M & O Blues
8. Interview 3
9. Ham Hound Crave
10. Interview 4
11. Terraplane Blues
12. Interview 5
13. My Black Mama Pt. 2

More Info:

(2-CD set) Son House in Seattle 1968, the latest release from heritage blues label Arcola Records, offers a unique and personal presentation of Delta blues legend Eddie James "Son" House, Jr.. Recorded while visiting Seattle, this two-disc set comprises Son House's 1968 concert and interview, and features trademark renditions of classic blues songs such as "Death Letter Blues," "My Black Mama," and "Preachin' Blues." Disc 2 also features performances by Louise Johnson, Charlie Patton, Willie Brown, Rube Lacy, and Robert Johnson, followed by Son House's Recollections of these musicians and their work. As much a piece of Blues history as a commercial release, Son House in Seattle 1968 is an essential addition to the canon of legendary Delta Blues.
        
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