Charley Patton
Steppin' on the Blues
Founder of the Delta Blues [Yazoo]
Big Joe Williams

Blues » Country Blues » Pre-War Country Blues

Prewar Country Blues is acoustic, country-blues that was recorded before World War II. It refers to a number of different of styles, including Delta Blues, Memphis Blues and jugbands, but all of them are recognizable by their acoustic instrumentation, folk songs and rural feel.

Pre-War Country Blues Artists Highlights

Charley Patton
Charley Patton
Big Joe Williams
Big Joe Williams
Blind Willie McTell
Blind Willie McTell

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Pre-War Country Blues Album Highlights

Steppin' on the Blues
Lonnie Johnson
Steppin' on the Blues
Founder of the Delta Blues [Yazoo]
Charley Patton
Founder of the Delta Blues ...
King of the Delta Blues: The Complete Recordings [Columbia/Legacy]
Robert Johnson
King of the Delta Blues: ...
Hoodoo Lady (1933-1937)
Memphis Minnie
Hoodoo Lady (1933-1937)
Avalon Blues: The Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings
Mississippi John Hurt
Avalon Blues: The Complete ...
I'd Rather Be the Devil: The Legendary 1931 Session
Skip James
I'd Rather Be the Devil: ...

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Pre-War Country Blues Song Highlights

Title/Composer Performer Stream
Got the Blues for Murder Only
Lonnie Johnson
Lonnie Johnson
High Water Everywhere, Pt. 1
Charley Patton
Charley Patton
Walking Blues
Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson
Please Don't Stop Him
Minnie McCoy
Memphis Minnie
Avalon Blues
Mississippi John Hurt
Mississippi John Hurt
I'm So Glad
Skip James
Skip James
Killing Floor Blues
Big Joe Williams
Big Joe Williams
Aunt Caroline Dyer Blues
Jennie Mae Clayton
Memphis Jug Band
Me and the Devil Blues
Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson
Love in Vain
Robert Johnson / Traditional
Robert Johnson

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