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Blues (1950 - 1979)

Dive into the soul-stirring depths of the blues with this carefully curated selection that spans three pivotal decades of blues music, from 1950 to 1979. This playlist is a vibrant tapestry of tracks that encapsulate the raw emotion and storytelling prowess of blues legends like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and John Lee Hooker. From the gritty, heart-wrenching strains of "Blues And Trouble" to the electrifying collaboration of Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood on "Rockin' Daddy", each song is a monument to the indomitable spirit of blues music.

Journey through the evolution of blues with standout tracks like "Wang Dang Doodle" by Koko Taylor and "Mannish Boy" by Muddy Waters that showcase the genre's distinctive swagger and soul. Freddie King's "Going Down - Remastered" delivers a masterclass in blues guitar, while "Somebody Loan Me a Dime" by Fenton Robinson and "I Just Want To Make Love To You" bring forward the emotive, storytelling aspect of the blues. As listeners move through the playlist, they'll encounter the sonic diversity of the blues, from the introspective "Blues with a Feeling" by The Paul Butterfield Blues Band to the rousing live energy of "Further On Up The Road" by Eric Clapton. This playlist is a testament to the enduring power and allure of blues music, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in its rich history and timeless sound.

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Albert Collins 3 tracks
Albert King 7 tracks
Andrew Brown 1 track
B.B. King 14 tracks
Big Mama Thornton 2 tracks
Big Walter Horton 1 track
Bill Wyman 2 tracks
Bo Diddley 2 tracks
Bobby "Blue" Bland 1 track
Buddy Guy 7 tracks
Carey Bell 2 tracks
Charlie Watts 2 tracks
Cream 1 track
Earl Hooker 1 track
Eddie Shaw 3 tracks
Eddie Taylor 2 tracks
Eric Clapton 4 tracks
Fenton Robinson 4 tracks
Freddie King 7 tracks
George Thorogood & The Destroyers 1 track
Homesick James 2 tracks
Hound Dog Taylor 2 tracks
Howlin' Wolf 5 tracks
Howlin' Wolf with Steve Winwood: Piano & Organ, Bill Wyman: Bass Guitar, Shaker & Cowbell, Charlie Watts: Drums, Conga & Assorted Percussion 2 tracks
Hubert Sumlin 1 track
Jimmy Dawkins 1 track
Jimmy Johnson 2 tracks
Joe Williams 1 track
John Hammond 1 track
John Lee Hooker 6 tracks
John Mayall 6 tracks
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers 1 track
Johnny "Big Moose" Walker 1 track
Johnny Jones 1 track
Johnny Winter 2 tracks
Junior Wells 1 track
Koko Taylor 3 tracks
Left Hand Frank 1 track
Leon Russell 1 track
Little Milton 1 track
Little Walter 1 track
Lonnie Brooks 4 tracks
Lowell Fulson 1 track
Magic Slim 2 tracks
Mighty Joe Young 3 tracks
Muddy Waters 11 tracks
Otis Rush 9 tracks
Pee Wee Crayton 1 track
Pinetop Perkins 1 track
Pop Staples 1 track
Ringo Starr 1 track
Robert Lockwood, Jr. 1 track
Roosevelt Sykes 2 tracks
Roy Buchanan 1 track
Ry Cooder 1 track
Sam Maghett 1 track
Son Seals 2 tracks
Steve Cropper 1 track
Steve Winwood 2 tracks
T-Bone Walker 5 tracks
The Jimmy Rogers All Stars 4 tracks
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band 1 track
Willie Dixon 5 tracks