More than 100 years ago, a child was born in Mississippi – a dirt-poor, African-American who would grow up, learn to sing and play the blues, and eventually achieve worldwide renown. In the decades after his death, he has become known as the King of the Delta Blues Singers, his music expanding in influence to the point that rock stars of the greatest magnitude – the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers – all sing his praise and have recorded his songs. Here’s an hour of live recordings of great artists covering Robert Johnson songs. From the Roots of the Blues to the Fruits of the Blues.
1 Eddie Taylor – Kind Hearted Woman
2 Lloyd Spiegel – Love in Vain
3 Jose Luis Pardo & The Mojo Workers – Stones In My Passway
4 Leo ‘Bud’ Welch – Dust My Broom
5 Peter Green Splinter Group – Steady Rollin’ Man
6 John Hammond and John Lee Hooker – Come On In My Kitchen
7 Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Hubert Sumlin & Jimmie Vaughan – Sweet Home Chicago
8 Son House – Interview
9 Son House – Terraplane Blues
10 Paul Butterfield’s Better Days – Walkin’ Blues
11 Johnny Shines – They’re Red Hot (Hot Tamales)
12 Charlie Beale feat. Robert Johnson – Stop Breakin’ Down Blues
