Henry Thomas - Texas Worried Blues 1927-1929 (Vinyl 2LP - 2018 - US - Original)
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One of the earliest blues performers of the pre-war era, and an offspring of a family of freed slaves, Henry "Ragtime Texas" Thomas was one of the most influential, but also one of the most enigmatic practitioners of the blues genre. Much of Thomas' life was un-chronicled by historians (The exact date of his death is still a point of contention) except to say that much of his life he lived as a drifter, making his living by performing on street corners and for railway employees. Though his personal life is still shrouded in mystery, his music remains significant, so many decades later. Thomas stood out from his peers primarily by the way he strummed his guitar; as one would strum a banjo. His songs emphasized dance rhythm over complex picking, and often utilized instruments unorthodox to blues music, such as the Deep South folk instrument the quills. This sound proved to be instrumental in the development of the Texas blues sound, and would be his trademark across the 24 sides that he recorded for Vocalion Records, of which only 23 would be released commercially.
Trackliste
A1 John Henry
A2 Cottonfield Blues
A3 Arkansas
A4 The Fox And The Hounds
A5 Red River Blues
B1 The Little Red Caboose
B2 Bob Mckinney
B3 Honey, Won't You Allow Me One More Chance?
B4 Run, Mollie, Run
B5 Shanty Blues
B6 Woodhouse Blues
C1 Jonah And The Wilderness
C2 When The Rain Comes Along
C3 Bull Doze Blues
C4 Don't Ease Me In
C5 Texas Easy Street
C6 Texas Worried Blues
D1 Fishing Blues
D2 Old Country Stomp
D3 Charmin Betsy
D4 Lovin Babe
D5 Railroadin Some
D6 Don't Leave Me Here
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