Name: King of the Delta Blues Singers
Brand: Robert Johnson

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WXT9465465.1

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Black

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Extended format

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Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2015-04-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

8436559465465

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Total Cap

Black LP

WXT9466219.1

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Orange

Extended format: Yes

2020-05-22

8436559466219

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / orange

Artist

Robert Johnson

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

Columbia

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Robert Johnson, a legendary and influential delta blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, was born on May 8, 1911 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Despite his untimely death at the age of 27 in Greenwood, Mississippi on August 16, 1938, his impact on music remains widespread. Johnson's songs have been credited to Woody Payne (2), also known as T Colley. In recognition of his immense influence, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 under the category of Early Influence.

Notably, Robert Johnson is recognized as the father of [a13326465]. His contributions to the blues genre have inspired countless artists and continue to resonate with audiences today. With a unique style that blended soulful vocals and masterful guitar playing, Johnson paved the way for future musicians.

Influenced by artists such as Son House and Charley Patton among others, Robert Johnson's musical legacy lives on through his extensive catalog of songs. His impact can be heard in the works of renowned performers like Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Willie McTell, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and many more.

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The legendary Robert Johnson stood at the crossroads of American music. He became the first modern bluesman, evolving the country blues of the Mississippi Delta during the 1930s. Johnson's life came to a premature and mysterious end in 1938, at the age of 27. By the late 1950s he had become something of a mythical figure. Some people had heard of him, but few had listened to his music. That all changed when this essential LP, King of the Delta Blues Singers, was compiled and released by Columbia in 1961. The album contains sixteen mono recordings that were originally made during two extended sessions in 1936 and 1937, and sparked a whole new generation's interest in Delta blues. It also became the first album to be inducted by the Blues Foundation into the Blues Hall of Fame. In addition to the original long play, this WaxTime collector's edition contains two bonus tracks - consisting of master takes waxed during the same dates and previously issued by Vocalion as 78s: "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom" (which years later served as inspiration for Elmore James to write and perform his "Dust My Broom" rendition) and the classic "Sweet Home Chicago."

King of the Delta Blues Singers

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