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Midnight Blues

The "Midnight Blues" playlist is like a journey through the various shades and emotions of blues music, served up for those moments when the rest of the world fades into the background and all that's left is the raw, unfiltered essence of soul-stirring melodies. Kicking off with the smooth, remastered vibes of T-Bone Walker's "That Evening Train," listeners are immediately plunged into the depths of authentic blues soundscapes. The selection spans a wide array of blues legends and contemporary masters, from the gritty, heartfelt laments of Buddy Guy in "Rememberin' Stevie" to the acoustic intimacy of Larkin Poe's "Bad Spell - Acoustic." This playlist digs deep into the blues tradition, showcasing tracks that resonate with the loneliness of Albert King's "Personal Manager," the empowerment in Aretha Franklin's rendition of "Night Time Is the Right Time," and the haunting melancholy of Gary Moore's "Love That Burns."

A common thread that runs through the playlist is a profound sense of storytelling and emotion, whether it's capturing the essence of a stormy relationship, a reflection on personal struggles, or simply a celebration of the genre itself as heard in Gary Moore's "That's Why I Play the Blues." The journey continues with the timeless harmonica of Little Walter in "Blue Midnight," through to the collaborative magic of Eric Clapton and B.B. King's "Three O'Clock Blues," and concludes with the poignant narratives of love and loss in B.B. King's "You're Still My Woman." "Midnight Blues" doesn't just play music; it evokes a mood, a moment in time, making it a perfect companion for late nights, introspective evenings, or any time the soul craves the comforting embrace of the blues.

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Albert Collins 1 track
Albert Collins, Robert Cray and Johnny Copeland 1 track
Albert Cummings 1 track
Albert King 2 tracks
Aretha Franklin 1 track
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup 1 track
Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation 1 track
B.B. King 4 tracks
Back Door Slam 1 track
Big Mama Thornton 1 track
Blue Moon Marquee 1 track
Bonnie Raitt 1 track
Bror Gunnar Jansson 1 track
Buddy Guy 3 tracks
Carey Bell 1 track
Charles Brown 1 track
Charlie Musselwhite 1 track
Chris Duarte 1 track
Connor Selby 1 track
Davy Knowles 1 track
Doug MacLeod 1 track
Duke Robillard 1 track
Elvin Bishop 1 track
Emma Wilson 1 track
Eric Clapton 2 tracks
Errol Linton 1 track
Fenton Robinson 1 track
Fleetwood Mac 1 track
Freddie King 1 track
Gary Moore 3 tracks
Gov't Mule 1 track
Henrik Freischlader 1 track
Hugh Coltman 1 track
Jack McDuff 1 track
James Cooke 1 track
Jantso Jokelin 1 track
Jimmy Witherspoon 1 track
Joe Bonamassa 1 track
Joe Robinson 1 track
John Hammond 1 track
John Lee Hooker 3 tracks
Johnny Winter 1 track
Jose Ramirez 1 track
Junior Wells 1 track
Kai Strauss 1 track
Kirk Fletcher 1 track
LaVern Baker 1 track
Larkin Poe 1 track
Little Walter 1 track
Luther Allison 1 track
Matt Schofield 1 track
Matthis Pascaud 1 track
Mildred Bailey 1 track
Miraculous Mule 1 track
Nina Simone 1 track
Otis Rush 1 track
Percy Mayfield 1 track
Peter Green 1 track
Phillip Walker 1 track
Robben Ford 1 track
Robert Nighthawk 1 track
Savoy Brown Blues Band 1 track
Snorre Kirk 1 track
Stephen Riley 1 track
Stevie Ray Vaughan 1 track
T-Bone Walker 2 tracks
Taj Mahal 1 track
The Black Tornado 1 track
Thorbjørn Risager 1 track
Tinsley Ellis 1 track
Tommy Castro 1 track
Tony Holiday 1 track
Tony Joe White 1 track
Tracy Nelson 1 track
Willie Dixon 1 track
ZZ Top 1 track