Blues File: Rory Block

Blues File: Rory Block

Series: Blues File
From: WXPN
Length: 00:03:22

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Rory_small Rory Block's new album "The Lady And Mr. Johnson" is the latest tribute to Robert Johnson. This review finds that the album, while a credible effort, adds little to the music in the way of interpretation, though it may promote more interest in Johnson.

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Piece Description

Rory Block's new album "The Lady And Mr. Johnson" is the latest tribute to Robert Johnson. This review finds that the album, while a credible effort, adds little to the music in the way of interpretation, though it may promote more interest in Johnson.

Broadcast History

WXPN-FM Philadelphia 8-17-2006

Timing and Cues

3:21 (self-contained; starts with opening theme & host intro, ends with song fade.)

Musical Works

format:
Artist Name "Song Title"
Label Name: Album Title

Rory Block "Kind Hearted Woman Blues"
Rykodisc: The Lady And Mr. Johnson

Rory Block "Terraplane Blues"
Rykodisc: The Lady And Mr. Johnson

Rory Block "Preachin' Blues (Up Jumped The Devil)"
Rykodisc: The Lady And Mr. Johnson

Robert Johnson "Preachin' Blues (Up Jumped The Devil)"
Columbia/Legacy: The Complete Recordings

Rory Block "Me And The Devil Blues"
Rykodisc: The Lady And Mr. Johnson

Robert Johnson "Me And The Devil Blues"
Columbia/Legacy: The Complete Recordings

Rory Block "If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day"
Rykodisc: The Lady And Mr. Johnson

Rory Block "Hellhound On My Trail"
Rykodisc: The Lady And Mr. Johnson

Robert Johnson "Hellhound On My Trail"
Columbia/Legacy: The Complete Recordings

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