The Story of the Blues: From Blind Lemon Jefferson to BB King

by Various Artists

Defining the blues is a simple task: a basic I-IV-V chord progression laid over a 12-bar framework, however the blues have evolved from African-American field hollers through rough-hewn rural heavyweights such as Blind Lemon Jefferson to the immaculate guitar excursions of B.B. King. The Story Of The Blues traces the four principal traditions of blues music: Blues Form - Country Blues - Urban Blues - Electric Blues and it's significant contribution to the development of jazz, rock music, and country and western music. This DVD includes tracks from Big Bill Broonzy, Robert Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Texas Alexander, and many more.

Song Titles: Take This Hammer - Big Bill Broonzy, Crossroads Blues - Robert Johnson, New Falling Rain Blues - Lonnie Johnson, Hangman's Blues - Blind Lemon Jefferson, When The Sun Goes Down - Big Bill Broonzy, Katy Crossing Blues - Texas Alexander, The Blues - Duke Ellington Orchestra, Stack Of Blues - Mississippi John Hurt, The Flood - Big Bill Broonzy, Mama Stayed Out - Barrelhouse Five, Steady Roll - Jelly Roll Morton, Sun Brimmers Blues - Memphis Jug Band, I'm Feeling Down - Texas Jug Band, Texas Moaner Blues - Clarence Williams's Blue 5, True Love - Memphis Minnie, Muddy Water Blues - Jelly Roll Morton, Sol Blues - Louis Armstrong's Hot 7's, Creole Love Call - Adelaide Hall & Duke