King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II
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King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II | ||||
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Compilation album by | ||||
Released | 1970 | |||
Recorded |
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Genre | Delta blues | |||
Length | 41:00 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer |
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Robert Johnson chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [9] |
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings | (2004 reissue) + “crown”[10] |
King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II is a
the 500 greatest albums of all time.[11]
Music
The album compiles sixteen recordings, ten of which were previously available as
blues music had become more visible in the popular music landscape of the day. Songs from Johnson's first album had been covered by popular rock artists in the late sixties, including Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones
.
Columbia decided it was time to issue another Johnson album, scoured the vaults again and came up with nine additional Vocalion
Ramblin' On My Mind
" and "Preachin' Blues" from the earlier LP were issued again.
Although not quite as popular or influential as its predecessor, it includes recordings of two Johnson songs that have become blues standards, "
I Believe I'll Dust My Broom
." In contrast to the deeply emotive songs released on the 1961 album, many of the tracks on Volume II display Johnson's lighter side.
King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II was reissued on August 10, 2004 by the
Sony Music Entertainment
, with the master version of "Ramblin' On My Mind" appended as a bonus track.
Track listing
Side one
Track | Song Title | Recorded | Catalogue | Released | Time |
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1. | "Kind Hearted Woman Blues" | November 23, 1936 | Vocalion 3416 | 1937 | 2:28 |
2. | " I Believe I'll Dust My Broom " |
November 23, 1936 | Vocalion 3475 | 1937 | 2:57 |
3. | "Sweet Home Chicago" | November 23, 1936 | Vocalion 3601 | 1937 | 2:57 |
4. | " Ramblin' On My Mind " |
November 23, 1936 | Columbia LP-1654 | 1961 | 2:50 |
5. | "Phonograph Blues" | November 23, 1936 | previously unreleased | 1970 | 2:38 |
6. | "They're Red Hot" | November 27, 1936 | Vocalion 3563 | 1937 | 2:56 |
7. | "Dead Shrimp Blues" | November 27, 1936 | Vocalion 3475 | 1937 | 2:29 |
8. | "Preaching Blues" | November 27, 1936 | Vocalion 4630 | 1939 | 2:49 |
Side two
Track | Song Title | Recorded | Catalogue | Released | Time |
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1. | "I'm a Steady Rollin' Man" | June 19, 1937 | Vocalion 3723 | 1937 | 2:35 |
2. | "From Four Till Late" | June 19, 1937 | Vocalion 3623 | 1937 | 2:20 |
3. | "Little Queen of Spades" | June 20, 1937 | unreleased alternate take | 1970 | 2:16 |
4. | "Malted Milk" | June 20, 1937 | Vocalion 3665 | 1937 | 2:20 |
5. | "Drunken Hearted Man" | June 20, 1937 | previously unreleased | 1970 | 2:26 |
6. | " Stop Breakin' Down Blues " |
June 20, 1937 | unreleased alternate take | 1970 | 2:21 |
7. | "Honeymoon Blues" | June 20, 1937 | Vocalion 4002 | 1938 | 2:16 |
8. | "Love in Vain" | June 20, 1937 | unreleased alternate take | 1970 | 2:20 |
2004 reissue bonus track
Track | Song Title | Recorded | Catalogue | Released | Time |
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17. | "Ramblin' on My Mind" | November 23, 1936 | Vocalion 3519 | 1937 | 2:23 |
Notes
- Allmusic. Retrieved on August 7, 2009.
- The Hartford Courant: 8. April 10, 1971.
- ^ MH. "Review: King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II". Los Angeles Times: M50. December 20, 1970.
- ^ Marcus, Greil. "Review: King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II". The New York Times: 506. November 22, 1970.
- ^ Cober-Lake, Justin. Review: King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II. PopMatters. Retrieved on August 7, 2009.
- ^ Goodwin, Michael. Review: King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on August 7, 2009.
- ^ Tearson, Michael. "Review: King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II". Sing Out!: January 1, 2005.
- Stereo Review: v. 26. 1971.
- ISBN 978-0195313734.
- ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
- ^ Columnist. RS500: 424) King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on August 7, 2009.
References
- Colin Larkin (2002). ISBN 1-85227-923-0.