The Complete Folkways Recordings

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Although Johnson is one of the blues most brilliant and influential guitarists, it is these rare cuts that reveal a powerfully emotive vocalist. Recorded in 1967, these solo studio sessions are marked by superb guitar accompaniment. However, it is Johnson's voice that commands our attention with 24 tales of classic urban blues and popular song. Including C. C. Rider, Tears Don't Fall No More, and How Deep Is the Ocean. "...uperb evidence of his uncommonly affecting artistry." — The Whig Standard COUNTRY(S) United States CULTURE GROUP(S) African American KEYWORD(S) Blues; Oral history INSTRUMENT(S) Guitar LANGUAGE(S) English YEAR OF RELEASE 1993 RECORD LABEL Smithsonian Folkways Recordings SOURCE ARCHIVE Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage CREDITS Produced by Moses Asch ; Recorded by Moses Asch ; Artist Lonnie Johnson ; Design by Carol Hardy User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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