Skip James - Skip James Today! (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo)
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Description
Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James (June 9, 1902 – October 3, 1969) was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. AllMusic stated: "Coupling an oddball guitar tuning set against eerie, falsetto vocals, James' early recordings could make the hair stand up on the back of your neck." His guitar playing is noted for its dark, minor-key sound, played in an open D-minor tuning with an intricate fingerpicking technique. James first recorded for Paramount Records in 1931, but these recordings sold poorly, having been released during the Great Depression, and he drifted into obscurity. After a long absence from the public eye, James was rediscovered in 1964 by blues enthusiasts including John Fahey, helping further the blues and folk music revival of the 1950s and early 1960s. During this period, James appeared at folk and blues festivals, gave concerts around the country, and recorded several albums for various record labels. His songs have influenced generations of musicians and have been adapted by numerous artists. He has been hailed as "one of the seminal figures of the blues".
Release Info
Artist: Skip James
Label: Vanguard
Format: LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
Country: US
Label: Vanguard
Released: 2024-07-24
Genre: Blues
Style: Country Blues, Acoustic, Delta Blues, Piano Blues
Tracklist
A1 Hard Time Killing Floor Blues
A2 Crow Jane
A3 Washington D.C. Hospital Center Blues
A4 Special Rider Blues
A5 Drunken Spree
A6 Cherryball
B1 How Long
B2 All Night Long
B3 Cypress Grove
B4 Look Down The Road
B5 My Gal
B6 I'm So Glad
