Blind Willie Johnson- His Story Told, Annotated and Documented (CD)
Singing and begging are about the only two ways a blind man can make a living in farm country. Several years after Blind Willie Johnson's death in 1949, Samuel B. Charters tries to get to know the now-distinguished African-American blues and spiritual vocalist/guitarist through those closest to him, including Johnson's wife Angeline. The album combines old recordings, interviews and commentary.
Tracklist:
- Remembrances
- Interviews
- Angeline Johnson
- If I Had My Way, I'd Tear That Building Down
- Nobody's Fault But Mine
- Jesus Is Coming Soon
- Mother's Children Have a Hard Time
- Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground
- Match Box Blues 1
- It's a Good Little Thing 1
- Little Woman You're So Sweet
Singing and begging are about the only two ways a blind man can make a living in farm country. Several years after Blind Willie Johnson's death in 1949, Samuel B. Charters tries to get to know the now-distinguished African-American blues and spiritual vocalist/guitarist through those closest to him, including Johnson's wife Angeline. The album combines old recordings, interviews and commentary.
Tracklist:
- Remembrances
- Interviews
- Angeline Johnson
- If I Had My Way, I'd Tear That Building Down
- Nobody's Fault But Mine
- Jesus Is Coming Soon
- Mother's Children Have a Hard Time
- Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground
- Match Box Blues 1
- It's a Good Little Thing 1
- Little Woman You're So Sweet