The Blues
I’ve recently begun liking classic blues. The Blues was the foundation that led to Rock ‘n’ Roll. These were all great artists but the most important ones (in this list) that contributed most to the genre were Robert Johnson and Howlin’ Wolf (image). My favorite of these two artists is Howlin’ Wolf. His super rough voice is so convincing and powerful.
The songs in bold are my favorite in this list.
Boogie Chillen’ : John Lee Hooker (1948)
Call It Stormy Monday : T-Bone Walker (1947)
Crossroad Blues : Robert Johnson (1936)
How Many More Years : Howlin’ Wolf (1951) the voice
I Just Want To Make Love To You : Muddy Waters (1953)
I’m Ready : Muddy Waters (1954)
Love In Vain : Robert Johnson (1937)
Match Box Blues : Blind Lemon Jefferson (1927)
Milk Cow Blues : Kokomo Arnold (1935)
Preachin’ Blues : Robert Johnson (1936) amazing guitar playing
Smokestack Lightnin’ : Howlin’ Wolf (1956) the signature “howlin’”
St. Louis Blues : Bessie Smith (1925)
That’s All Right : Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup (1946)
The Red Rooster : Howlin’ Wolf (1961)
Three O’Clock Blues : B.B. King (1951)
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