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In the 1850s, clockmaker Matthias Hohner began making harmonicas in Germany. By the turn of the century, his market expanded to America where among countless others, African Americans claimed the instrument as their own. Classic Harmonica Blues from Smithsonian Folkways brims with the creativity of soulful harmonica greats of the 20th century, including Sonny Terry, Doctor Ross, Phil Wiggins, and more. Culled from the historic Folkways Records collection and live performances at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, these recordings take us to the heart of the classic American blues tradition.
CONDITION: NEW! NEVER PLAYED! Punched upc.
TRACK LISTINGS
Disc 1
1 Theme Song - the Harmonica Boss Doctor Ross (2:57)
2 Heart in Sorrow - Sonny Terry (3:02)
3 Take Your Fingers Off It - Will Shade (2:54)
4 Nine Below Zero - Eddie Burns (3:35)
5 Bye Bye Bird - Charlie Sayles (3:12)
6 Gillum Blues - Jazz Gillum (2:16)
7 Crow Jane Blues - Sonny Terry (2:02)
8 Dog Days of August - Phil Wiggins (4:12)
9 Minglewood Blues - The J Band (3:43)
10 Good Morning Little School Girl - the Harmonica Boss Doctor Ross (3:39)
11 Sweet Home Chicago - The Robert Johnson Tribute Band (4:18)
12 One Way Out - Eddie Burns (2:28)
13 Boogie Baby - Sonny Terry (2:33)
14 Low Down Blues - Neal Pattman (4:11)
15 Hooka Tooka - The Chambers Brothers (2:28)
16 Train Piece - Charlie Sayles (5:10)
17 Chicago Breakdown - the Harmonica Boss Doctor Ross (3:44)
18 I Feel So Good - Jay Summerour (2:04)
19 Barbara Allen Blues - Roscoe Holcomb (1:30)
20 Custard Pie - Sonny Terry (2:47)
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