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Blind Willie Johnson

voc, g, 1897-1945 US, Brenham, Texas
Singer / Musician of Blues
A.k.a. Willie Johnson

"Blind" Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer and guitarist. While the lyrics of his songs were usually religious, his music drew from both sacred and blues traditions. It is characterized by his slide guitar accompaniment and tenor voice, and his frequent use of a lower-register 'growl' or false bass voice.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Slide guitar
Genres
  • Blues
  • Folk
  • World
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Jesus Is Coming SoonBlind Willie Johnson2018Compil.
American Epic: The Best Of Blind Willie JohnsonBlind Willie Johnson2017Compil.
Dark was the nightBlind Willie Johnson2016Compil.
10 Greatest Blues HitsBlind Willie Johnson2014Album
The Rough Guide To Blues Legends: Blind Willie JohnsonBlind Willie Johnson2013Compil.
Blues MastersBlind Willie Johnson, Tommy Johnson, Skip James2012Compil.
Dark Was The Night Cold Was The GroundBlind Willie Johnson2011Compil.
If I Had My Way, I'd Tear The Building DownBlind Willie Johnson2010Compil.
Nobody's Fault But Mine: Original Recordings 1927-30Blind Willie Johnson2007Compil.
The Soul Of A ManBlind Willie Johnson2004Compil.
King Of The Guitar EvangelistsBlind Willie Johnson2004Compil.
The Soul Of A ManBlind Willie Johnson2003Compil.
Dark Was The NightBlind Willie Johnson1998Compil.
Dark Was The Night: The Essential Recordings Of Blind Willie JohnsonBlind Willie Johnson1996Compil.
The Soul Of A ManBlind Willie Johnson1996Compil.
The Complete Blind Willie JohnsonBlind Willie Johnson1993Compil.
The Complete Blind Willie JohnsonBlind Willie Johnson1993Compil.
Sweeter As The Years Go ByBlind Willie Johnson1990Compil.
Let Your Light Shine On Me 1927-1930Blind Willie Johnson1982Compil.
Praise God I'm SatisfiedBlind Willie Johnson1977Compil.
Blind Willie Johnson 1927-1930Blind Willie Johnson1965Compil.
Treasures Of North American Negro Music, Volume 2Blind Willie Johnson1958Compil.
His StoryBlind Willie Johnson1957Compil.
The Soul Of A Man / Church, I'm Fully Saved To-DayBlind Willie Johnson1931Album
You'll Need Somebody On Your Bond / Bye And Bye I'm Goin' To See The KingBlind Willie Johnson1930Album
When The War Was On / Praise God I'm SatisfiedBlind Willie Johnson1930Album
John The Revelator / You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your BondBlind Willie Johnson1930Album
Can't Nobody Hide From God / If It Had Not Been For JesusBlind Willie Johnson1930Album
Let Your Light Shine On Me / God Don't Never ChangeBlind Willie Johnson1930Album
Jesus Is Coming Soon / I'm Gonna Run To The City For RefugeBlind Willie Johnson1929Album
Lord I Just Can't Keep From Crying / Keep Your Lamp Trimmed And BurningBlind Willie Johnson1929Album
Dark Was The Night - Cold Was The Ground / It's Nobody's Fault But MineBlind Willie Johnson1928Album
Mother's Children Have A Hard Time / If I Had My Way I'd Tear The Building DownBlind Willie Johnson1928Album
I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole / Jesus Make Up My Dying BedBlind Willie Johnson1928Album
Treasures Of North-American Negro Music Volume 16Blind Willie JohnsonCompil.
God Moves On The Water/Take Your Burden To The LordBlind Willie JohnsonAlbum
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