Read the article about the blues ( file “Blues.pdf”). Write a three-page essay (double space, 12 pt. font) about the blues. Define what is “blues music”. Describe the music and lyrics of at least two blues songs from the Spotify playlist ((Links to an external site.), or the list below. How do the two tracks conform to your definition of the blues? Lastly, choose one track as your favorite and explain why.
Mammie Smith “Crazy Blues”
Bessie Smith “St. Louis Blues”
Blind Lemon Jefferson “Black Snake Moan”
Charley Patton “Screamin’ and Hollerin’ the Blues”
Robert Johnson “Cross Road Blues”
Son House “Death Letter Blues”
Lonnie Johnson “Another Night to Cry”
Whistler’s Jug Band “Foldin’ Bed”
Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson “Boogie Woogie Dream”
Sonny Boy Williamson “Bye Bye Bird”
Howlin’ Wolf “Shake for Me”
Muddy Waters “Got My Mojo Working”
B.B. King “The Thrill is Gone”
Robert Lockwood Jr. “Take a Little Walk with Me”
Keb’ Mo’ “Oklahoma”
Watermeloncho Slim “Get Out of My Life Woman”
