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    J.D. Short and Son House J.D. Short and Son House: Blues from the Mississippi Delta

    Smithsonian Folkways
      • 1. So Much Wine – J.D. Short
      • 2. Train, Bring My Baby Back – J.D. Short
      • 3. You Been Cheating Me – J.D. Short
      • 4. Charlie Patton – J.D. Short
      • 5. Fighting For Dear Old Uncle Sam – J.D. Short
      • 6. My Black Woman – Son House
      • 7. Sun Goin'Down – Son House
      • 8. I Ain't Goin' To Cry No More – Son House
      • 9. The Key of Minor – Son House
      • 10. This War Will Last You For Years – Son House
      • 11. Was I Right or Wrong? – Son House
      • 12. County Farm Blues – Son House

      This album presents the distinctive blues born from the hardships of life—especially African-American life—in northern Mississippi. In addition to their music, this collection includes the men's speech: J. D. Short, who died shortly after this recording was made, contributes his memories about Charlie Patton, and Son House presents a description of "the key of minor."

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