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Elmore James

The Sky Is Cryng

The Sky Is Cryng

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  • Released Date: 01 Feb 2019

  • Genre: Blues

Our Take

Elmore James may be gone, but his legacy lives on in "The Sky Is Crying - All Time Original Classics." This album is a blues lover's dream, a collection of timeless gems that showcase James's raw talent and unrivaled guitar skills.

From the opening notes of the title track, listeners are transported to a smoky, dimly lit juke joint where James's soulful voice and blistering slide guitar take center stage. Each track is a masterclass in storytelling, with James pouring his heart and soul into every lyric.

Standout tracks include the electrifying "Dust My Broom" and the haunting "I Can't Hold Out." James's emotive delivery and infectious energy are sure to send shivers down your spine and have you reaching for the repeat button time and time again.

"The Sky Is Crying - All Time Original Classics" is a must-have for any blues aficionado, a testament to Elmore James's enduring influence on the genre. It's a truly electrifying listening experience that will have you tapping your foot and reaching for your air guitar in no time. So grab a whiskey, settle in, and let Elmore James take you on a journey through the heart of the blues.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. The Sky Is Crying
2. Dust My Broom
3. Knocking at Your Door
4. Shake Your Moneymaker
5. Mean and Evil
6. Can't Stop Lovin'
7. Strange Kinda Feeling
8. I Was a Fool
9. Rollin' and Tumblin'
10. Standing at the Crossroads
11. Dark and Dreary
12. Rock My Baby Right
13. Long Tall Woman
14. I Held My Baby Last Night
15. Late Hours at Midnight
16. Wild About You
17. Bobby's Rock (Instrumental)
18. Take Me Where You Go
19. The 12 Year Old Boy
20. The Sun Is Shining
21. Fine Little Mama
22. No Love in My Heart
23. Dust My Blues
24. Sunnyland
25. Look On Yonder Wall
26. Stranger Blues
27. Done Somebody Wrong
28. Blues Before Sunrise
29. Goodbye Baby

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About the artist

Elmore James

Elmore James may not have been a household name in his time, but the Mississippi bluesman left an indelible mark on the genre with his frenetic slide guitar playing and distinctive vocal style. Born in 1918, James began his musical career in the juke joints and honky-tonks of the Deep South before eventually making his way to Chicago in the 1950s. It was there that he recorded some of his most iconic tracks, including "Dust My Broom" and "Rollin' and Tumblin'." James' raw, electrifying sound drew comparisons to contemporaries like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, but his untamed energy set him apart from the pack. His searing guitar licks brought a new level of intensity to the blues, earning him a reputation as one of the genre's true innovators. Despite his undeniable talent, James never quite achieved the same level of mainstream success as some of his peers. But his influence can be heard in the work of countless artists, from the Rolling Stones to Eric Clapton. Today, Elmore James is remembered as a true legend of the blues, a trailblazer whose impact on music continues to be felt to this day. So next time you dust off that old vinyl record or fire up your streaming service of choice, take a moment to pay homage to the man who helped shape the sound of a generation.

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