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Song #9: “Stack O’ Lee Blues”

Posted on Sep. 17, 2011 by Phillip

My brother got a double album anthology for Xmas once called The Story of the Blues. (The same Xmas I got a Lonnie Mack album — WTF?) The first track is an early 1900s recording of some African tribesmen chatting … Continue reading →

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Mississippi John Hurt (video)

Posted on Jun. 30, 2006 by Phillip

Cool video of Mississippi John Hurt — with close-ups of his fingers on the guitar. It’s a bit long in places, but worth a look. Strange to actually see the man talk who’s music I’ve listened to for years. There’s … Continue reading →

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