Talkin to Myself Book

Talkin' to Myself: Blues Lyrics, 1921-1942 is a compendium of lyrics by the great blues recording artists of the classic blues era. It includes over 2000 songs, transcribed directly from the original recordings, making it by far the most comprehensive and accurate collection of blues lyrics available. Blues lyrics are recognized as a unique form of African-American poetry. They reflect myriad issues, well beyond the clichés of love gone wrong. The blues was a means of communicating a wide range of feelings on topics as varied as love, illness, politics, work and employment, recreation--the entire range of the African-American experience.Artists covered include many major blues performers, aswell as the obscure. Some of the better known namesinclude Kokomo Arnold; Blind Willie McTell; RobertJohnson; Charlie Patton; Lead Belly; Son House; SkipJames; Blind Blake; Blind Lemon Jefferson; and dozensmore.Today, the blues is enjoying a period of popularity andstudy that is unparalleled in their century-plustradition. Talkin' to Myself: Blues Lyrics, 1921-1942 willappeal to students of American music, African-Americanculture, and folk poetry--as well as the myriad blues fansaround the globe. It will stand as the standardcollection for decades to come.Read More