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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | The spirit of Robert Johnson and the Delta Blues tradition come to life on Rory Block’s Rykodisc debut, The Lady and Mr. Johnson. The recording, comprised entirely of Robert Johnson’s music, may be the most compelling and important release in the celebrated blueswoman’s 40-year career. An expert slide guitarist and a masterful singer, Block’s unmatched understanding of the complexity and form of Johnson’s music has gained her the resounding support and encouragement of the Johnson family and the Robert Johnson Blues Foundation. The album features thirteen of the King of the Delta Blues’ classics stripped down to the very essence of vocals and acoustic guitar. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Audio CD Release Date: | August 15, 2006 | | Studio: | Rykodisc | | Number Of Discs: | 1 | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 12 reviews |
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| | Track Listing | | 1. | Cross Road Blues | | 2. | Preaching Blues (Up Jumped The Devil) | | 3. | Milkcow's Blues | | 4. | Walkin' Blues | | 5. | 32-20 Blues | | 6. | Ramblin' On My Mind | | 7. | Terraplane Blues | | 8. | Me And The Devil Blues | | 9. | Last Fair Deal Gone Down | | 10. | Come In My Kitchen | | 11. | Hellhound On My Trail | | 12. | If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day | | 13. | Kind Hearted Woman Blues | |
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17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 BluesLady Aug 30, 2006
By Gaylen Halbert
After seeing Rory perform in July, I eagerly anticipated this release. A number of artists have done justice to this collection of Robert Johnson songs, notably Eric Clapton, Peter Green, John Hammond and recently Dion. I really believe that Rory matches or exceeds these guys in getting into Robert's skin/soul. Rory's slide guitar is easily as good as Bonnie Raitt and her vocal delivery really communicates. She does not "sing" these songs: she wears them, owns them and breathes them in a most authentic way. Rory is not limited to the blues---check out her cd Tornado.
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Rory's Best--(so far) Sep 13, 2006
By Michael Bushey
"MTU Mike"
Unless you've been living on another planet you've heard of Robert Johnson and heard these songs. They've been covered more times by more people than anyone can count-but never like this! Rory Block herself has even recorded them in the past-but never like this!
I have been a Rory Block fan for a long time and she has long been known as one of the best traditional blues artists around. Her passion and reverence for this music is unmatched and all that passion and reverence come pouring out of this album in a flood. Her singing is straight from the heart and gut and her always superb guitar work is some of the best blues playing I've heard. It just has that Robert Johnson feeling.
The most telling words come from Robert Johnson's grandsons themselves, who gave their full support to this project. "Rory Block should have a Doctorate in my grandfather's music"-Steven Johnson. "When I hear Rory Block's music, it's as if my grandfather is here all over again"-Greg Johnson.
No one else alive has done these songs better; this is the best traditional blues album I've heard in years!
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
The Lady Plays & Sings Mr. Johnson Without Rival Jan 16, 2007
By Thomas H. Moody
"Music Enthusiast"
One would be hard pressed to find any other performers take on Johnson's material which would earn 5 stars - it's just no that easy to do!. But Block does so with what appears to be great ease.
Of course that's not to say that she picked up her talent and insight overnight. She's been paying hommage and performing the works of the old blues greats for quite sometime. (I saw her solo at a coffee house in Hartford, CT back circa 1984!)
However, this music has now become such an integral part of her that she tosses it off with what appears to be a type of flowing essence - both in skill and interpretion.
This recording stands at the top of the heap of all the recent Johnson collections!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Gutsy treatment of Robert Johnson catalog Jan 09, 2007
By Golden Rose
I came to this cd out of interest in Robert Johnson without knowing a lot about Rory Block. It's a good introduction to her (I've since seen her in concert): very powerful vocals and effective country blues slide guitar. She cares about Robert Johnson's material and treats it well, though her style is a bit rough for me at times. I think Clapton's tribute to Robert Johnson is actually subtler, more varied and more interesting, but this is still good stuff by a dynamic musician.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Rory Block Plays Good Blues Jan 03, 2007
By Ronald R. Eckiss
Rory Block plays Robert Johnson as well as any guitarist now recording this material. This is an wonderful CD, and is well worth a listen.
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