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Blind Willie Johnson

Title
Blind Willie Johnson / narrated and documented by Samuel Barclay Charters in New Orleans, Louisiana, and in Texas.
Author
Johnson, Blind Willie
Publication
New York City : Folkways Records, [1957]

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Additional Authors
  • Charters, Samuel, 1929-2015
  • Jefferson, Blind Lemon, 1897-1929
  • Fuller, Blind Boy, 1907-1941
  • McTell, Blind Willie
  • Weaver, Curley, 1906-1962
Description
1 audio disc; 12 in.
Alternative Title
  • If I had my way, I'd tear that building down.
  • Nobody's fault but mine.
  • Jesus is coming soon.
  • Mothers' children have a hard time.
  • Dark was the night, cold was the ground.
  • Match box blues.
  • It's a good little thing.
  • Little woman you're so sweet.
Subject
  • Johnson, Blind Willie
  • To 1931
  • Gospel music
  • Blues (Music) > To 1931
  • Blues (Music)
  • United States
Genre/Form
Blues (Music)
Note
  • Serial no. on container: FG 3585.
  • Title on container: Blind Willie Johnson; his story told, annotated and documented by Samuel B. Charters.
  • Program notes by the author and texts ([8] pages)--inserted.
Event (note)
  • Songs recorded Dec. 3 & 5, 1927 & 1928; interviews recorded May 30, 1954 and Nov. 6 & 8, 1955.
Contents
Remembrances -- Interviews -- Angeline Johnson -- If I had my way, I'd tear that building down -- Nobody's fault but mine -- Jesus is coming soon -- Mothers' children have a hard time -- Dark was the night, cold was the ground -- Match box blues -- It's a good little thing -- Little woman you're so sweet.
Call Number
*LRX 5142
LCCN
r 57000715
OCLC
3304744
Author
Johnson, Blind Willie, performer.
Title
Blind Willie Johnson / narrated and documented by Samuel Barclay Charters in New Orleans, Louisiana, and in Texas.
Imprint
New York City : Folkways Records, [1957]
Type of Content
spoken word
Type of Medium
audio
Type of Carrier
audio disc
Performer
Includes sacred and blues songs with guitar re-recorded from Johnson's performances ; also includes songs performed by Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Boy Fuller, and Blind Willie and partner (i.e. Blind Willie McTell and Curley Weaver).
Event
Songs recorded Dec. 3 & 5, 1927 & 1928; interviews recorded May 30, 1954 and Nov. 6 & 8, 1955.
Chronological Term
To 1931
Added Author
Charters, Samuel, 1929-2015, narrator.
Jefferson, Blind Lemon, 1897-1929, performer.
Fuller, Blind Boy, 1907-1941, performer.
McTell, Blind Willie, performer.
Weaver, Curley, 1906-1962, performer.
Added Title
If I had my way, I'd tear that building down.
Nobody's fault but mine.
Jesus is coming soon.
Mothers' children have a hard time.
Dark was the night, cold was the ground.
Match box blues.
It's a good little thing.
Little woman you're so sweet.
Publisher No.
FS 3585 Folkways Records
FG 3585 Folkways Records
Research Call Number
*LRX 5142
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