About
Blind Willie Johnson was an American gospel blues singer and guitarist. His landmark recordings completed between 1927 and 1930—thirty songs in total—display a combination of powerful “chest voice” singing, slide guitar skills, and originality that has influenced generations of musicians. Even though Johnson’s records sold well, as a street performer and preacher, he had little wealth in his lifetime. His life was poorly documented, but over time, music historians such as Samuel Charters have uncovered more about Johnson and his five recording sessions.
Albums/Songs:
- The Complete Blind Willie Johnson
- King of the Guitar Evangelists
- Complete Blues: The Soul of a Man
- Complete Recorded Titles, Volume 2: 11th December 1929 to 20th April 1930
- American Epic: The Best of Blind Willie Johnson
- Complete Recorded Titles, Volume 1: 1927 to 10th December 1929
- Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground
- The Soul of a Man
- Dark Was the Night
- Dark Was the Night
- Praise God I’m Satisfied
- The Rough Guide to Blues Legends: Blind Willie Johnson
- Sweeter as the Years Go By
- Dark Was the Night: The Essential Recordings of Blind Willie Johnson
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