Ten Excellent Blues Songs to Remember

By Paul Wolfle

Though Pink Floyd created enormous radio-friendly classics during the 1970s, the legendary group started out as a British blues band. Jimi Hendrix offered up a wildly innovative interpretation of “The Star Spangled Banner,” pioneered the use of octaves with an over-amplified Fender Stratocaster® and was a master at taming controlled feedback. Yet, underneath Jimi’s psychedelically sonic exterior laid the heart of a bluesman. Fret ace, Jorma Kaukonen and bass player extraordinaire, Jack Cassidy, exited San Francisco tripsters, The Jefferson Airplane, to pursue a heavy dose of blues music. Of course, there’s more. When it comes to the blues, there always is.

Before the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, burst onto the scene via 1956’s “Hound Dog,” blues singer and songwriter Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton had a hit with the same song in 1952. Thornton also wrote “Ball And Chain,” made famous by Janis Joplin. The repertoire of many famous artists includes blues songs. But as opposed to the hits, those numbers don’t always remain in the public’s eye. Enter ‘Ten Excellent Blues Songs to Remember.’ Hidden among the scores of music discographies are some winners that surely deserve attention.

When is the last time the husband and wife singing duo Fred and Annie Mae McDowell popped up in a conversation about music? Has anyone in your circle recently mentioned the 1970s roots rockers Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett? After reading ‘Ten Excellent Blues Songs to Remember,’ your blues vocabulary will surely be enhanced. Fundamental artists like Son House and Howlin’ Wolf are also on the list. So are The Beatles. If there was ever one book about blues music that deserves to be in your library, it’s ‘Ten Excellent Blues Songs to Remember.’ Good luck and good reading.

Sincerely,

Paul

• Language: English
• Publisher: Paul Wolfle
• Release date: May 25, 2016
• ISBN: 9781311956781

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Ten Excellent Blues Songs to Remember

Scores of acoustic and electric blues songs have been recorded by countless musicians. But memorable melodies can easily get lost in the overwhelming shuffle of bloated subscription services, endless track titles and vast artist discographies. For serious audiophiles and listening enthusiasts, having access to such an enormous catalog can be both a blessing and a curse.

Within the huge sea of official music releases, unauthorized bootlegs and concert archives, here are ten excellent blues songs that deserve further listening attention. It could be that you recognize some of the artists, but not the songs. Or perhaps a few of the picks are already on your list of all-time favorites. Either way, in order to avoid creating a subjectively-based top ranked position, the choices have simply been categorized alphabetically and then into numbered chapters. Don’t forget about the bonus songs. Here’s to your reading and listening pleasure.

Chapter 1: Bladie Mae – Johnny Winter

Chapter 2: Grinning in Your Face – Son House

Chapter 3: Killing Floor – Howlin’ Wolf

Chapter 4: I Can’t Be Satisfied – Hot Tuna

Chapter 5: Poor Elijah – Delaney and Bonnie

Chapter 6: Prozac Blues – King Crimson

Chapter 7: Seamus – Pink Floyd

Chapter 8: Sometimes I Have a Heartache – Big Mama Thornton

Chapter 9: Voodoo Chile – The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Chapter 10: When I Lay My Burden Down – Fred and Annie Mae McDowell

Chapter 11: Bonus Songs

Chapter: Sources

Chapter 1: Bladie Mae – Johnny Winter

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