The Essential Recordings

Lead Belly

The Essential Recordings

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Goodnight, Irene Meaning 2:39 2. Rock Island Line Meaning 2:33 3. Alabama Bound Meaning 3:05 4. Cotton Fields Meaning 2:08 5. Packin' Trunk Blues 2:57 6. The Bourgeois Blues Meaning 3:24 7. The Boll Weevil Meaning 3:03 8. The Gallis Pole Meaning 2:46 9. Fannin Street Meaning 2:36 10. De Kalb Blues Meaning 3:04 11. Looky Looky Yonder/Black Betty/Yellow Woman's Doorbell Meaning 3:08 12. Easy Rider Meaning 3:14 13. New York City 3:02 14. Roberta 3:07 15. Leaving Blues Meaning 3:02 16. Good Morning, Blues Meaning 2:56 17. Worried Blues Meaning 3:13 18. Whoa Back, Buck 3:08 19. Alberta Meaning 3:09 20. You Can't Lose-A Me, Cholly Meaning 3:04
Lead Belly, known for his deep, rich voice and powerful storytelling through song, is a pivotal figure in American folk music. 'The Essential Recordings' showcases his influence on the genres of blues and folk, featuring a collection of traditional songs and original compositions that reflect the struggles and joys of African American life in the early 20th century. His ability to blend various musical styles and his distinctive twelve-string guitar playing has left a lasting impact on generations of musicians.