The Original Delta Blues

• Artist: Son House
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• Release Date: June 30, 1998
• Total Time: 55:40
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Blues

Review

Columbia/Legacy's The Original Delta Blues is a fine distillation of the label's double-disc set Father of the Delta Blues, containing 16 highlights from that comprehensive overview of his '60s rediscovery recordings. Curious listeners who are intimidated by the size of the previous set are advised to pick up this terrific sampler instead. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Death Letter	Son House	Son House	(4:21)
Pearline	Son House	Son House	(4:34)
Louise Mcghee	Son House	Son House	(6:13)
John the Revelator	Traditional	Son House	(2:32)
Empire State Express	Son House	Son House	(3:41)
Preachin' Blues	Son House	Son House	(5:45)
Grinnin' in Your Face	Son House	Son House	(2:08)
Sundown	Son House	Son House	(6:14)
Levee Camp Moan	Son House	Son House	(9:30)
Pony Blues	Son House	Son House	(5:19)
Downhearted Blues	Son House	Son House	(6:03)

Credits

John Jackson (Photo Courtesy), Steven Berkowitz (A&R), Adam Block (Series Director), Son House (Arranger), Son House (Vocals), Son House (Main Performer), Son House (National Steel Guitar), Tony Russell (Liner Notes), Dick Waterman (Photography), Lawrence Cohn (Series Producer), Lawrence Cohn (Photo Courtesy), Alan Wilson (Guitar), Alan Wilson (Harmonica), David Mitson (Digital Mastering), Janet Boye (Art Direction), Ray Flerlage (Photography), Patti Matheny (A&R)