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9 lut 2024 · The 47 Best Blues Songs Of All Time. The blues artists talked, the rockers listened. Without the blues there’d be no rock’n’roll, but these influential blues songs were especially pivotal.
Blues music gets its name from its original association with melancholy subjects and sounds. It originated in the Deep South after the US Civil War in the 19th century, evolving from the oral tradition of African American work songs and spirituals, and became popular in the 1920s.
2 sie 2024 · Explore 15 classic blues tracks that capture the essence of the genre. From B.B. King's "The Thrill Is Gone" to Robert Johnson's "Cross Road Blues," these timeless songs offer a powerful listening experience and a deep connection to the roots of modern music.
18 lip 2023 · From dramas to biopics to documentaries, here are our picks for the best movies about blues music that pay tribute to the genre's roots and most famous musicians. The 1940s and 1950s were the pinnacle time for blues music, especially in places like Memphis and New Orleans.
14 maj 2024 · A list of 12-bar blues songs would not be complete without a nod to one of the genre’s pioneering figures, Robert Johnson. His song, “Sweet Home Chicago,” released in 1937, is an enduring classic and a significant cornerstone of the blues tradition.
19 gru 2023 · “’Tain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do” or “Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do” is one of the earliest recorded blues songs and has become a standard of classic blues. First recorded in 1922, the song drew heavily on influences of jazz and vaudeville music.
11 paź 2018 · The musical selection includes: gospel, delta blues, country, swing and bluegrass. A highlight is The Fairfield Four, an a cappella quartet with a career extending back to 1921 who appear on the soundtrack and as gravediggers towards the film’s end. Black Snake Moan. The title of the film is from a 1927 Blind Lemon Jefferson song.
