Various – Rough Guide to Railroad Blues

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Artist: Various Artists | Label: World Music Network | Format: LP |Genre: Blues | Album Condition: New | Cover Condition: Sealed

Various ArtistsRough Guide to Railroad Blues
World Music Network 1424

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.

includes the songs;
Special Stream Line – Bukka White
How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone – Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell
Riding the Blinds – Eddie Mapp
Midnight Special – Leadbelly
Cow Cow Blues – Dora Carr with Cow Cow Davenport
I Hate That Train Called the M&O – Lucille Bogan
Dixie Flyer Blues – DeFord Bailey
Spike Driver Blues – Mississippi John Hurt
Railroad Blues – Freeman Stowers
Chickasaw Train Blues – Memphis Minnie
Railroadin’ Some – Henry Thomas
Kassie Jones Pt 1 – Furry Lewis
Kassie Jones Pt 2 – Furry Lewis
NEW SEALEDlimited edition LP