Tag: Blues

Blues is a genre of music characterized by its expressive melodies, emotional depth, and distinctive chord progressions, often reflecting themes of sorrow and hardship. It originated in African American communities in the Deep South of the United States in the late 19th century, merging African musical traditions with European influences. Blues music typically employs a 12-bar structure and is known for its use of blue notes, call-and-response patterns, and lyrical themes centered around personal struggle, love, and resilience.

Gary B. B. Coleman - Dancin' My Blues Away (1989)

Gary B. B. Coleman – Dancin’ My Blues Away (1989)

Eddy "THE CHIEF" Clearwater - Rock'n'roll City (2003)

Eddy “THE CHIEF” Clearwater – Rock’n’roll City (2003)

Michael ''Iron Man'' Burks - Show Of Strength (2012)

Michael ”Iron Man” Burks – Show Of Strength (2012)

George Smith & Bacon Fat - The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions (2006)

George Smith & Bacon Fat – The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions (2006)

Eric Burdon & Jimmy Witherspoon - Black & White Blues (1976)

Eric Burdon & Jimmy Witherspoon – Black & White Blues (1976)

Bill Perry - Love Scars (1996)

Bill Perry – Love Scars (1996)

Anthony Geraci and The Boston Blues All-Stars - Fifty Shades of Blue (2015)

Anthony Geraci and The Boston Blues All-Stars – Fifty Shades of Blue (2015)

T-Bone Walker - Good Feelin' (1968/2006)

T-Bone Walker – Good Feelin’ (1968/2006)

Sonny Terry - Whoopin' (1984)

Sonny Terry – Whoopin’ (1984)

Hope Waits - Hope Waits (2007)

Hope Waits – Hope Waits (2007)

Tuba Skinny - Garbage Man (2011)

Tuba Skinny – Garbage Man (2011)

John Hammond Jr. - Ready for Love (2003)

John Hammond Jr. – Ready for Love (2003)

Omar & The Howlers - Big Leg Beat (1980/1992)

Omar & The Howlers – Big Leg Beat (1980/1992)

Big Mama Thornton - With The Muddy Waters Blues Band - 1966 (2004)

Big Mama Thornton – With The Muddy Waters Blues Band – 1966 (2004)

Cyril Lance - Live From The Outskirts (2004)

Cyril Lance – Live From The Outskirts (2004)