VA - Classic Harmonica Blues from Smithsonian Folkways (2013)

In the 1850s, clockmaker Matthias Hohner began making harmonicas in Germany. By the turn of the century, his market expanded to America where among countless others, African Americans claimed the instrument as their own. Classic Harmonica Blues from Smithsonian Folkways brims with the creativity of soulful harmonica greats of the 20th century, including Sonny Terry, Doctor Ross, Phil Wiggins, and more. Culled from the historic Folkways Records collection and live performances at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, these recordings take us to the heart of the classic American blues tradition.

TRACKLIST
1. Doctor Ross the Harmonica Boss Theme Song [ 2:57]
2. Brownie McGhee – Heart in Sorrow [ 3:02]
3. Charlie Burse – Take Your Fingers off It [ 2:54]
4. Eddie Burns – Nine Below Zero [ 3:35]
5. Charlie Sayles – Bye Bye Bird [ 3:12]
6. Jazz Gillum – Gillum Blues [ 2:17]
7. Sonny Terry – Crow Jane Blues [ 2:02]
8. John Cephas – Dog Days of August [ 4:12]
9. John Sebastian and the J Band – Minglewood Blues [ 3:43]
10. Doctor Ross the Harmonica Boss Good Morning Little School Girl [ 3:39]
11. Phil Wiggins – Sweet Home Chicago [ 4:18]
12. Eddie Burns – One Way Out [ 2:28]
13. Brownie McGhee – Boogie Baby [ 2:33]
14. Neal Pattman – Low Down Blues [ 4:11]
15. Chambers Brothers – Hooka Tooka [ 2:28]
16. Charlie Sayles – Train Piece [ 5:10]
17. Doctor Ross the Harmonica Boss Chicago Breakdown [ 3:44]
18. Jay Summerour – I Feel so Good [ 2:04]
19. Roscoe Holcomb – Barbara Allen Blues [ 1:30]
20. Sonny Terry – Custard Pie [ 2:47]