Various Artists - Rough Guide To Railroad Blues

180-gram vinyl

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.

Side A

1. Bukka White: Special Stream Line

2. Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell: How Long Has That Evening Train Been

3. Eddie Mapp: Riding The Blinds

4. Leadbelly: Midnight Special

5. Dora Carr with Cow Cow Davenport: Cow Cow Blues

6. Lucille Bogan: I Hate That Train Called The M & O

7. DeFord Bailey: Dixie Flyer Blues

Side B

1. Mississippi John Hurt: Spike Driver Blues

2. Freeman Stowers: Railroad Blues

3. Memphis Minnie: Chickasaw Train Blues

4. Henry Thomas: Railroadin’ Some

5. Furry Lewis: Kassie Jones – Part 1

6. Furry Lewis: Kassie Jones – Part 2

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