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Blind Willie Johnson

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Born
25 January 1897
Born In
Brenham, Washington County, Texas, United States
Died
18 September 1945 (aged 48)
Blind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. 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. According to his death certificate, Johnson was born in 1897 near Brenham, Texas. (Earlier, Temple, Texas had been suggested as his birthplace.) When he was five, he told his father he wanted to be a preacher and th… read more
Blind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. 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,… read more
Blind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. 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 bas… read more

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1 Play track Dark Was the Night Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground
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2 Play track Dark Was the Night It's Nobody's Fault but Mine
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3 Play track Dark Was the Night John the Revelator
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4 Play track Dark Was the Night Let Your Light Shine On Me
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5 Play track Dark Was the Night The Soul of a Man
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6 Play track Dark Was the Night Jesus Make Up My Dying Bed
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7 Dark Was the Night If I Had My Way I'd Tear the Building Down
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8 Play track Dark Was the Night God Moves On the Water
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9 Play track The Pioneers of The Blues in 15 Vol Lord I Just Can't Keep from Crying
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10 Play track Dark Was the Night I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole
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  1. 61,749 listeners

    1928 · 16 tracks

    Dark Was the Night (Mojo Workin'- Blues for the Next Generation)
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  2. 49,264 listeners

    4 Jun 1998 · 16 tracks

    Dark Was the Night
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  3. 41,469 listeners

    1 Jan 1990 · 16 tracks

    Sweeter as the Years Go By
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  4. 39,434 listeners

    26 Apr 1993 · 30 tracks

    The Complete Blind Willie Johnson
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