"Featuring 15 ... popular songs, four rounds, a harmonica lesson, backseat drumming, and more"--Front cover.

Talkin' to Myself: Blues Lyrics, 1921-1942 is a compendium of lyrics by the great blues recording artists of the classic blues era. It includes over 2000 songs,

“God knows Mama and I traveled many roads long, hard, and far! Neither journey easy, but truly this is our only meeting place. He has reserved our time.” Ma

This compilation of essays takes the study of the blues to a welcome new level. Distinguished scholars and well-established writers from such diverse background

In the late 1950s there was a skiffle craze in Great Britain. With its strong beat and fast tempos, skiffle music challenged the emerging rock n roll. Estimates