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Mar 4, 2021 · Shawn Pittman. Info-video. Bands like Blackberry Smoke, Gov’t Mule, Rival Sons, Black Stone Cherry, Allman Betts Band, Richie Kotzen, Robert Jon & The Wreck, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Vintage Trouble, The Immediate Family and others will be in the next article on Rock, Southern Rock and Roots.
- 01 “Back Door Man”
- 02 “Black Betty”
- 03 “Crossroads” Or “Cross Road Blues”
- 04 “I Can’T Quit You Baby”
- 05 “Piece of My Heart”
- 06 “Statesboro Blues”
- 07 “Sweet Home Chicago”
- 08 “The House of The Rising Sun”
- 09 “Time Is on My Side”
- 10 “When The Levee Breaks”
Original version: Howlin’ Wolf Covered by: The Doors This classic Chicago blues style track was written by the prolific Willie Dixon. Released in 1961 as the B-side to “Wang Dang Doodle,” the song references a man having an affair with a married woman and having to leave by “the back door” when her husband came through the front door. The Doors gav...
Original version: Lead Belly Covered by:Ram Jam “Black Betty” was recorded in the 1930’s by musicologists John and Alan Lomax for preservation in the Library of Congress’ Archive of American Folk Songs and was officially recorded by Lead Belly in 1939. But, the first versions of the song were from unknown African-American folk artists. The term “Bl...
Original version: Robert Johnson Covered by: Cream Has any other blues musician had more of an influence on music than Robert Johnson? Of course, the legend is that Johnson sold his soul to the devil so he could be the best guitar player in the world. And supposedly, the place where this happened was at the “Crossroads.” Listening to the original, ...
Original version: Otis Rush Covered by: Led Zeppelin Yet another song written by Willie Dixon makes the list, becoming a hit for Otis Rush in 1956. Led Zeppelinlater covered the song for their debut album in 1969, the second Willie Dixon song on that album. Zeppelin performed the song live regularly during their early years, and Rush’s original sin...
Covered by: Big Brother and the Holding Company Original version:Erma Franklin One year before Big Brother and the Holding Company (led of course by lead singer Janis Joplin) released “Piece of My Heart” in 1968, the original version was released by singer Erma Franklin, Aretha Franklin’s older sister. The song went to #10 on the R&B charts, but Jo...
Original version: Blind Willie McTell Covered by:The Allman Brothers Unbelievably, “Statesboro Blues” was first released in 1928 by Blind Willie McTell, who favored using twelve-string guitars, which was quite unusual for the time. The song is written in a “Piedmont” blues style, which is characterized by a fingerpicking technique with a syncopated...
Original version: Robert Johnson Covered by:Foghat Although Johnson died at the young age of 27, he gave the world many blues standards, including “Sweet Home Chicago,” first released in 1937. Virtually every blues artist in the world includes this one in their repertoire, as do many rock acts. We chose Foghat as our favorite cover, although we cou...
Original version: Unknown Covered by: The Animals This classic folk song has unknown origins, perhaps even dating back into the 17th century. The oldest known recording of the song (called “Rising Sun Blues” at the time) came out in 1933 by Appalachian artists Clarence “Tom” Ashley and Gwen Foster. The Animals released the song in 1964, and it was ...
Original versions: Kai Winding & his orchestra, Irma Thomas Covered by: The Rolling Stones First recorded in 1963 by jazz trombonist Kai Winding and his orchestra (with backup vocals from Dionne Warwick and Cissy Houston), the song came to prominence in 1964 when Irma Thomas recorded her version with expanded lyrics by songwriter Jimmy Norman. The ...
Original version: Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie Covered by: Led Zeppelin McCoy and Minnie were a husband and wife duo who first recorded this song in 1929. The lyrics referred to the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 which killed hundreds and forced several hundred thousand people to evacuate their homes. Led Zeppelin placed the song on side tw...
Nov 17, 2020 · Criteria: These Blues Rock artists were added according to their popularity, influence and critical acclaim within the genre. The output of the artists outside the genre wasn't considered. Definition: Blues Rock originated during the early 1960s as a fusion of two of the most popular music genres of all time. As a music style of its own, Blues ...
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Lyrika. 03:20. In this carefully curated playlist, we bring you 100 must-hear Modern Blues Rock Songs from 2010 to today. This selection shines a light on artists who have redefined the blues rock genre, infusing traditional blues with rock’s raw energy to create something truly unique. Below, we delve deeper into some of the standout artists ...
Jan 25, 2024 · 26. Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, 'Buddy Guy and Junior Wells Play the Blues' (1972) One of the essential albums in the blues genre was almost left in the vault. Four producers (including Eric ...
Feb 9, 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.
Jul 15, 2020 · Blues rock is a genre filled with exceptionally talented artists. Artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and Buddy Guy have paved the way in the genre. Today, there’s a multitude of artists that continue to carry the torch for the genre and bring the music forward. Here are 20 artists and bands championing modern day blues rock.
