Various Artists - Rough Guide To Railroad Blues (LP Vinyl)

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.

1    Bukka White: Special Stream Line
2    Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell: How Long Has That Evening Train Been
3    Eddie Mapp: Riding The Blinds
4    Leadbelly: Midnight Special
5    Dora Carr with Cow Cow Davenport: Cow Cow Blues
6    Lucille Bogan: I Hate That Train Called The M & O
7    DeFord Bailey: Dixie Flyer Blues
8    Mississippi John Hurt: Spike Driver Blues
9    Freeman Stowers: Railroad Blues
10    Memphis Minnie: Chickasaw Train Blues
11    Henry Thomas: Railroadin’ Some
12    Furry Lewis: Kassie Jones – Part
1 13    Furry Lewis: Kassie Jones – Part 2