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  • Audio CD (October 7, 1997)
  • Original Release Date: October 7, 1997
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B000002AI3
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,816 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars In The Beginning..., December 14, 2001
All the acclaim and legend surrounding this collection is true, and anyone who is interested in American music really should start here.

A word of caution to the uninitiated, though: Robert Johnson did not play the electric blues which are the staple of modern American blues and the roots of Rock n Roll. This is acoustic blues music, solo vocal with (incredible) acoustic guitar accompaniment. It is amazing, amazing stuff--just try to duplicate the guitar parts and you'll understand what a master Johnson was--but don't be looking for rockin' rhythm sections or the big bass sound of later bluesmen.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Just one of dozens of compilations, February 5, 2004
If I had to pick sixteen out of Robert Johnson's 29 singles, I would end up with pretty much the same ones that Sony has chosen for this collection.
But having said that, I also have to add that there are dozens of Robert Johnson-compilations like this one on the market, and no good reason to get anything other than Columbia's double-disc "The Complete Recordings". And if you really want a single-disc compilation, go for "King Of The Delta Blues Singers", which, although it misses out on a couple of Johnson's best songs, features the most amazing sound you'll ever hear, thanks to a masterful remastering job.
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Historic Recordings, May 6, 2000
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To effectively understand the importance of Robert Johnson in American music, it is necessary to separate the man from the myth. It is true that he lived a difficult, hand to mouth existence (by all accounts) and died a pitiful death. Those are tragic facts. What is so honored, respected and admired today is the groundbreaking and historic music that he created and recorded. Considering the era in history and the technology available at the time, these recordings are fascinating and

powerful. Here we have the foundations of not only the great sound of Delta Blues, but also the foundation of many more modern sounds within our American musical heritage, such as folk music. It may seem extravagant to link his importance to such modern performers as the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton or even Led Zeppelin, yet all of these acts have "covered" the music of Robert Johnson and many other reviewers more prominent than myself have offered high praise of the creative

talents of a man who might be forgotten if not for his musical contributions. This album is a MUST-HAVE for any serious student of American musical history, serious Delta Blues fans or simply an appreciation of vintage talent.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The "Devil's Music"
I have heard the name Robert Johnson associated with country blues as long as I have been listening to the blues, and believe me that is a long time. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Alfred Johnson

2.0 out of 5 stars This Does NOT Contain The Missing Song
A reviewer below has made a mistake, or his review was misfiled: This compilation is not to be confused with "King of the Delta Blues SINGERS. Read more
Published on December 25, 2006 by Stephen Espinola

2.0 out of 5 stars not bad for what it is
So he sang some simple blues songs and played his simple guitar licks and died young. And thus begins the pattern that if you die young your importance and talent become magnified... Read more
Published on March 20, 2006 by bob turnley

4.0 out of 5 stars Poor sound quality... so what?
Mount Vernon Maven points out accurately that this recording sounds "horrific" and that it needs to be "remastered remastered remastered" to sound good on that "fabulous audio... Read more
Published on November 18, 2005 by Larry

5.0 out of 5 stars The Title Of Ths Album Says It All!!!RIP Mr. Johnson
The Late, Great Robert Johnson was truly the King Of The Delta Blus. I have heard that his guitar work was unique because he played his instrument as if it was a Blues Piano and... Read more
Published on October 27, 2005 by John Baranyai

2.0 out of 5 stars Might be great...but who can tell?
This cd needs to be remastered remastered remastered. Reviews of future cds by RJ also mention this "great improvement after remastering. Read more
Published on January 25, 2005 by Mount Vernon Maven

4.0 out of 5 stars Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Can all the tried and true copycats be wrong about Mr. Johnson? Just listen to the godfather of the blues and see if your not taken on that deep south ride of whiskey, song and of... Read more
Published on November 4, 2004 by Kelly

5.0 out of 5 stars Contains The Missing Song
The Complete Recordings of Robert Johnson is technically NOT complete as this recording includes the alternative version of Travelling Riverside Blues which was discovered in the... Read more
Published on March 16, 2004 by William E Donoghue

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good single disc collection
If you must buy a single disc Robert Johnson collection, and not opt for The Complete Recordings, then this is the one to get. Read more
Published on August 30, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars beyond compare...
robert johnson's delta blues is beyone compare. BEYOND! i found this cd wonderfully satisfying. guitar work is neat and creative. variety of riffs and great singing. Read more
Published on February 19, 2000

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