Delta Blues (2004)

About this title: The Complete Blues on Snapper is another respectable reissue series coming on the heels of 2003's PBS special Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues. Son House' Delta Blues highlights 20 exemplary performances recorded between May 28, 1930, through July 17, 1942, including "Preachin' the Blues," "Levee Camp Blues," "My Black Mama," and "Dry Spell Blues." Collectors should note that these tracks have been cleaned up to the point where the high end is flattened out and a bit muddy, but still, this is revelatory primeval material recommended to anyone not familiar with one of the pioneering Delta ... read more

Tracks:

1. Walkin' Blues [Johnson]
2. My Black Mama, Pt. 1 [House]
3. My Black Mama, Pt. 2 [House]
4. Preachin' the Blues, Pt. 1 [House]
5. Preachin' the Blues, Pt. 2 [House]
6. Dry Spell Blues, Pt. 1 [House]
7. Dry Spell Blues, Pt. 2 [House]
8. Levee Camp Blues [House]
9. Government Camp Blues [House]
10. Shetland Pony Blues [Patton]
11. Camp Hollers [Tradition]
12. Delta Blues [House]
13. Special Rider Blues [House]
14. Low Down Dirty Dog Blues [House]
15. Depot Blues [House]
16. American Defense [House]
17. Am I Right or Wrong [House]
18. County Farm Blues [House]
19. The Pony Blues [Patton]
20. The Jinx Blues [Patton]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.