Before The Blues, Vol. 2 - Early American Black Music

Before The Blues, Vol. 2
The Early American Black Music Scene
Classic Recordings from the 1920s and 30s
Yazoo 2016; Ordering Information; Volume 1

"This set is a treasure, a wonder, and a shining joy."
- True Blues
"Our rich and varied musical heritage is preserved on
this set of discs loaded with fascinating and e
njoyable performances." - Boston Herald
"Miraculous is almost too weak an adjective."
- Playboy

A fascinating and highly entertaining exploration f the early roots of black music in America. This pioneering project depicts the rich American musical scene that existed throughout the 1800s with classic performances of ragtime, old modal songs, breakdowns, ballads, religious music and more. Featured here are great performances by many of the most legendary names in American music history, and this project follows the evolution of blues from its early modal precursors and early fundamentalist religious music. Extensive notes and photos communicate and exciting sense of discover, and outstanding remastered sound quality brings these rare old recordings to life.


Peg Leg Howell		Eck Robertson


1. DALLAS STRING BAND, Dallas Rag 2. FRANK STOKES, How Long 3. PEG LEG HOWELL, Skin Game Blues 4. MEMPHIS JUG BAND, K.C. Moan 5. CHARLEY JORDAN, Just A Spoonful 6. HATTIE HUDSON, Doggone My Good Luck Soul 7. ECK ROBERTSON, There's A Brown Skin Girl Down The Road Somewhere 8. LULU JACKSON, You're Going To Leave The Old Home Jim! 9. TOMMY MCCLENNAN, Deep Blue Sea Blues 10. SOUTH STREET TRIO, Cold Morning Shout 11. BLIND JOE TAGGART, Been Listening All the Day 12. CHARLEY PATTON, Mississippi Bo Weavil Blues	13. GOLDEN P. HARRIS, I'll Lead A Christian Life 14. MINNIE WALLACE, The Old Folks Started It 15. TENNESSEE CHOCOLATE DROPS, Vine Street Drag 16. BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON, It's Nobody's Fault But Mine 17. GEESHIE WILEY, Last Kind Words Blues 18. ROLAND & SCOTT, Guitar Stomp 19. BLIND LEMOND JEFFERSON, Jack O'Diamond Blues 20. EMRY ARTHUR, Reuben Oh Reuben 21. BLUE BOYS, Memphis Stomp 22. LOUISE JOHNSON, On The Wall 23. FRANK JENKINS, Roving Cowboy