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ABC of the Blues
Various Artists
ABC of the Blues
Genres: Blues, Pop, R&B
 
This 52 disc Ultimate Collection features music from the Delta to the Big Cities. This special first edition also includes a historic puck harmonica. — How blue can you get? You will find your favorites here and discover so...  more »

     
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: ABC of the Blues
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: RED GENERAL CATALOG
Original Release Date: 1/1/2010
Re-Release Date: 12/7/2010
Album Type: Box set
Genres: Blues, Pop, R&B
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Number of Discs: 52
SwapaCD Credits: 52
UPC: 885150331682

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This 52 disc Ultimate Collection features music from the Delta to the Big Cities. This special first edition also includes a historic puck harmonica.
How blue can you get? You will find your favorites here and discover some hidden gems, as the 'ABC of the Blues' brings together the best of the best.
It presents some of the most influential Blues musicians - some of the most influential musicians, period. Their styles may range as far and wide as their attitudes, their concepts, yes, even their stories and legends. The oldest member of the distinct congregation were born in the late 19th century. Some of the young'uns still record and perform to this day. The music may lift you up or get you down.
But one thing is for sure: The Blues will live on!
Over 100 legendary musicians are included, such as Kokomo Arnold, Alberta Hunter, Amos Milburn, Arthur Gunter, B.B. King, Barbecue Bob, Bessie Smith, Big Ball Broonzy, Big Joe Turner, Big Joe Williams, Big Macco, Big Mama Thornton, Big Maybelle, Billy Boy Arnold, Blind Blake, Blind Willie Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Blue Le Barker, Bo Diddley, Bobby 'Blue' Bland, Buddy Guy, Bukka White, Champion Jack Dupree, Charles Brown, Charlie Patton, Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, Cousin Joe, Earl Hooker, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, Eddie Taylor, Elmore James, Floyd Dixon, Frankie Lee Sims, Furry Lewis, Howlin' Wolf, Huey 'Piano Smith' Ivory Joe Hunter, J.B. Lenoir, Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Rushing, Jimmy Witherspoon, Jimmy Yancey, John Lee Hooker, Johnny Guitar Watson, Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, Johnny Otis, Johnny Shines, Josh White, Junior Parker, Junior Wells, Leadbelly, Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell, Lightnin' Hopkins, Lightnin' Hopkins, Lightnin' Slim, Little Walter, Little Willie John, Lonnie Johnson, Lowell Fulson, Magic Sam, Memphis Minnie, Memphis Slim, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Mississippi John Hurt, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Pee Wee Crayton, Peetie Wheatstraw, Percy Mayfield, Professor Longhair, Richard Berry, Robert Johnson, Robert Lockwood, Robert Nighthawk, Roosevelt Sykes, Roy Milton, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Sippie Wallace, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Skip James, Sleepy John Estes, Slim Gaillard, Smiley Lewis, Snooks Eaglin, Snooky Pryor, Son House, Sonny Boy Williamson I. (John Lee), Sonny Boy Williamson II. (Rice Miller), Sonny Terry, Sunnyland Slim, Tampa Red, T-Bone Walker, The Four Blazes, Tommy Johnson, Tommy McClennan, Willie Dixon, Wynonie Harris

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