Various Artists - Rough Guide To Railroad Blues

Since the very birth of the blues, the train has been a source of great inspiration for musicians. From the steam engine imitation tunes of pioneering harmonica players to wonderful variations on classic folk songs, this collection highlights how the railroad helped shape the blues. A1. Bukka White: Special Stream Line A2. Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell: How Long Has That Evening Train Been A3. Eddie Mapp: Riding The Blinds A4. Leadbelly: Midnight Special A5. Dora Carr with Cow Cow Davenport: Cow Cow Blues A6. Lucille Bogan: I Hate That Train Called The M & O A7. DeFord Bailey: Dixie Flyer Blues B1. Mississippi John Hurt: Spike Driver Blues B2. Freeman Stowers: Railroad Blues B3. Memphis Minnie: Chickasaw Train Blues B4. Henry Thomas: Railroadin' Some B5. Furry Lewis: Kassie Jones – Part 1 B6. Furry Lewis: Kassie Jones – Part 2