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Midterm Songs Flashcards

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Motherless Children Have a Hard Time

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Blind Willie Johnson. this song speaks to the emotional pain faced by those who have lost their mother, rhetorically or literally speaking.

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Poor Boy, Long Ways from Home

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Gus Cannon with Blind Blake. Folk blue standard that reflects the experiences of black americans in the 20th century.

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Another Man Done Gone

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Vera Hall. traditional american folk song about a man who’s been imprisoned which impacts his loved ones.

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Dowie Dens of Yarrow

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Davie Stewart. Scottish ballad about love and revenge.

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Wayfaring Stranger

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Rhiannon Giddens. Traditional american folk and gospel song featuring a banjo.

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Chisholm Trail

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Woody Guthrie (yipee-yay). famous cattle trail used during the late 1800s by cowboys

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The Last Living Rose

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P J Harvey. explores themes of identity, patriotism, and the changing landscape of england.

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Conversation with Death

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Berzilla Wallin. Traditional appalachian ballad about a person talking to Death

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My Soul is a Witness

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Arizona Dranes, a gospel singer. the song is rooted in black american religious traditions

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Dark was the Night, Cold was the Ground

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Blind Willie Johnson. Conveyed intense emption without using words adds to the song’s raw and poignant impact regarding the crucifixion of Jesus

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When That Great Ship Went Down

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William and Versey Smith. Talks about the Titanic, its appeal lies in its storytelling connecting listeners to the human experience of it.

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Gospel Train

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Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet. traditional spiritual that uses a train journey as a metaphor for the spiritual journey toward salvation

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Jesus Gonna Be Here

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Tom Waits. the narrator expresses his belief that despite life’s difficulties, Jesus will come to offer solace and comfort.

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Crazy Blues

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Mamie Smith. This is the first commercial recording of blues music by an African-American singer.

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Down South Blues

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Clara Smith (lots of crackling). The song expresses sadness of a woman whose partner has left her.

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The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane

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Fiddling John Carson. traditional American folk song about a view of rural life and lost love.

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Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down

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Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys. traditional folk song that helped shape the direction of bluegrass music and it’s popularity.

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Mr. Tom Hughes town

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Lead Belly. tom Hughes is being taken to court, highlighting themes of justice and inequality which lead belly would often address in his songs

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Rock Island Line

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Lonnie Donegan. song talks about the train’s high-quality cargo to a toll collector at the rock island line railway.

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This Wild Old Life

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Robert Pete Williams. the lyrics convey a senes of acceptance of life’s difficulties, reflecting harsh reality that blues singers often sang about poverty, oppression, and personal hardships

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Death Letter

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Son House. song laments the loss of the narrator’s loved one and is a testament to the emotional depth and authenticity of the blues tradition.

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Thinking Blues

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Bessie Smith. she paved the way for future female blues and jazz vocalists and regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of American music.

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Black Rat Swing

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Memphis Minnie. one of the few female blues guitarists of her time.

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Cross Road Blues

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Robert Johnson. song depicts a man at a crossroads which is associated with folklore of making a deal with the devil in exchange for musical talent or other abilities.

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been in the storm so long

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Mary Pickney and Jane Hunter. spiritual originating in slavery, reflecting the hardships of slavery and the quest for freedom.

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Three Little Babes

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Texas Gladden. The singer sings a ballad on the theme of excessive grief keeping the dead from finding a permanent resting place.

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Little Margaret

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Rhiannon Giddens. traditional Appalachian ballad that captures the sad emotions associated with death and the departure of a loved one.

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Bonaparte’s Retreat

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The Doc Watson Family. Is just an instrumental song. originated in Scotland and evolved to American folk music

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Silver Dagger

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Dolly Parton. American folk ballad, possibly from Britain.

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Coo Coo

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John Snipes. instrumental banjo. A Traditional folk song from the Appalachian. The song features themes of longing, melancholy, and the beauty of nature.

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Soldier’s Joy

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Gid Tanner and His Skillet Lickers. A traditional Appalachian folk tune played as a fiddle tune. The title was used during the civil war to describe something the soldiers would use to escape the hardships of war (typically alcohol) (fast paced song with ups and downs)

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Stewball

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Unidentified. traditional folk song that talks about the prowess and victories of the racehorse stew ball, celebrating the triumphs of an underdog.

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Last Kind Words

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Geeshie Wiley and Elvie Thomas. Blues song talking about heartbreak and departure. notable for its unique and distinctive guiar playing such as fingerpicking

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Spoonful c

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Charley Patton. One of the earliest and most influential Delta Blues musician, the song talks about desire and healing power of love.

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Hard Time Killin’ Floor Blues

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Skip James. talks about the struggles of life during the great depression, preserving the delta blues traditions.

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Hell Hound on My Trail

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Robert Johnson. song is a story of Johnson selling his soul to the devil un exchange for musical prowess so the song contributes t his mysterious life.

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See That My Grave is Kept Clean

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Blind Lemon Jefferson. he sings about the inevitability of death and expresses a desire for a clean and well-maintained resting place. captures the essence of the blues as a means of expressing your life

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Slavery Time

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Lightning Hopkins. Became one of the key documents of the blues revival.

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White House Blues

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Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers. bluegrass song about the assassination of President McKinley

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Georgia Rag

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Blind Willie McTell. song provides a glimpse into the historical context of the time such as the themes of life in the South

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Key to the Highway

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Brownie McGhee. harmonica action. explores themes of heartache, loss and the desire to move on.

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If I Had My Way

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Reverend Gary Davis. blues song, intricate finger style guitar playing and vocals reflect the deep-rooted connection between religion and the black American experience

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I Can’t Be Satisfied

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Muddy Waters. blues track that solidified Waters as a bluesman and shaped the sound of electric blues.

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I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man

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Muddy Waters. blues that defined Chicago blues.

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Spoonful w

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Willie Dixon. reflects the social and economic challenges faced by black Americans during this time.

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Wang Dang Doodie

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Willie Dixon. blues song that implies a lively party aligning with the tradition of using colorful expressions in blues.

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Wang Dang Doodle

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Koko Taylor. established Taylor as a leading figure in the blues scene, calling her “Queen of the Blues”

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A Sunday Kind of Love

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Etta James. romantic ballad that captures the yearning for a love that lasts beyond one day. Lyrics convey a desire for a deep and fulfilling love, especially one that lasts like a perfect, leisurely Sunday.

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Spoonful e

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Etta James. song reflects the social and economic challenges faced by black Americans during this time.

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The Boy Who couldn’t Hoe Corn

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Alison Krauss and Union Station. traditional Appalachian song about a boy who struggles with simple farm chores

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How Can a poor man stand such times and live?

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Blind Alfred Reed. encapsulates the desperation and hardships of many during the Great Depression.

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Decoration Day

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Jason Isbell. refers to a southern tradition of Memorial Day when families gather to decorate the graves of their loves ones, becoming a backdrop to the family’s conflicts and the lasting impact of a violent history

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single girl, married girl

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Sara Carter and Maybelle Carter (guitar). Traditional American folk song in old-time genre. The song portrays the societal expectations and gender roles prevalent during this time as well as the attitudes towards women (fast paced “girlllllll”)

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Can the Circle be unbroken (bye and bye)

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Carter Family. gospel hymn that draws from the christian belief in the eternal nature of relationships and heaven

55
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The Banks of the Ohio

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Blue Sky Boys. American murder ballad reflecting love, betrayal, and tragedy themes

56
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Caleb Meyer

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Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. Americana (incorporates folk, country, blues, and rock. it emphasizes storytelling) Welch’s approach to the song, with sparse instrumentation and a raw, emotional vocal delivery, captures the essence of folk and Americana music. (guitar and newer sounding–duet)

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John Henry

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Ed Lewis. axe hits every beat. Traditional folk ballad about John Henry who became a symbol of strength and resilience of the American working class, especially Black laborers, and his rendition has helped keep the story alive. The song has a tapping sound which represents the axe hitting the nail in the railroad.

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Black Lung

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Kathy Mattea. no instruments. Addresses the issue of coal workers’ black lung disease, their harsh working conditions, emphasizing the human cost of industrial practices.

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Hillbilly Highway

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Steve Earle. hiiiillllbillly highway. social commentary on challenges faced by working-class individuals, especially those in rural mountains

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Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah

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Ike Caudill. No instruments, transcended its religious context and has been pretty popular in churches.

61
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The Last Words of Copernicus

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Alabama Sacred Harp Singers. Sacred Harp has deep roots in the protestant churches of England and Scotland, where the democratic ideals of the Reformation held that everyone should have a voice in church.

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Randy Lynn Rag

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Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys. Fast violin playing then fast guitar playing. regarded as pioneers of bluegrass. song’s influence contributed to the evolution and recognition of bluegrass as a distinct musical genre.

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Blind Willie Johnson. this song speaks to the emotional pain faced by those who have lost their mother, rhetorically or literally speaking.

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Motherless Children Have a Hard Time

64
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Gus Cannon with Blind Blake. Folk blue standard that reflects the experiences of black americans in the 20th century.

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Poor Boy, Long Ways from Home

65
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Vera Hall. traditional american folk song about a man who’s been imprisoned which impacts his loved ones.

A

Another Man Done Gone

66
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Davie Stewart. Scottish ballad about love and revenge.

A

Dowie Dens of Yarrow

67
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Rhiannon Giddens. Traditional american folk and gospel song featuring a banjo.

A

Wayfaring Stranger

68
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Woody Guthrie (yipee-yay). famous cattle trail used during the late 1800s by cowboys

A

Chisholm Trail

69
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P J Harvey. explores themes of identity, patriotism, and the changing landscape of england.

A

The Last Living Rose

70
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Berzilla Wallin. Traditional appalachian ballad about a person talking to Death

A

Conversation with Death

71
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Arizona Dranes, a gospel singer. the song is rooted in black american religious traditions

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My Soul is a Witness

72
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Blind Willie Johnson. Conveyed intense emption without using words adds to the song’s raw and poignant impact regarding the crucifixion of Jesus

A

Dark was the Night, Cold was the Ground

73
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William and Versey Smith. Talks about the Titanic, its appeal lies in its storytelling connecting listeners to the human experience of it.

A

When That Great Ship Went Down

74
Q

Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet. traditional spiritual that uses a train journey as a metaphor for the spiritual journey toward salvation

A

Gospel Train

75
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Tom Waits. the narrator expresses his belief that despite life’s difficulties, Jesus will come to offer solace and comfort.

A

Jesus Gonna Be Here

76
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Mamie Smith. This is the first commercial recording of blues music by an African-American singer.

A

Crazy Blues

77
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Clara Smith (lots of crackling). The song expresses sadness of a woman whose partner has left her.

A

Down South Blues

78
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Fiddling John Carson. traditional American folk song about a view of rural life and lost love.

A

The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane

79
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Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys. traditional folk song that helped shape the direction of bluegrass music and it’s popularity.

A

Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down

80
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Lead Belly. tom Hughes is being taken to court, highlighting themes of justice and inequality which lead belly would often address in his songs

A

Mr. Tom Hughes town

81
Q

Lonnie Donegan. song talks about the train’s high-quality cargo to a toll collector at the rock island line railway.

A

Rock Island Line

82
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Robert Pete Williams. the lyrics convey a senes of acceptance of life’s difficulties, reflecting harsh reality that blues singers often sang about poverty, oppression, and personal hardships

A

This Wild Old Life

83
Q

Son House. song laments the loss of the narrator’s loved one and is a testament to the emotional depth and authenticity of the blues tradition.

A

Death Letter

84
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Bessie Smith. she paved the way for future female blues and jazz vocalists and regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of American music.

A

Thinking Blues

85
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Memphis Minnie. one of the few female blues guitarists of her time.

A

Black Rat Swing

86
Q

Robert Johnson. song depicts a man at a crossroads which is associated with folklore of making a deal with the devil in exchange for musical talent or other abilities.

A

Cross Road Blues

87
Q

Mary Pickney and Jane Hunter. spiritual originating in slavery, reflecting the hardships of slavery and the quest for freedom.

A

been in the storm so long

88
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Texas Gladden. The singer sings a ballad on the theme of excessive grief keeping the dead from finding a permanent resting place.

A

Three Little Babes

89
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Rhiannon Giddens. traditional Appalachian ballad that captures the sad emotions associated with death and the departure of a loved one.

A

Little Margaret

90
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Gaither. Is just an instrumental song. originated in Scotland and evolved to American folk music

A

Bonaparte’s Retreat

91
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Dolly Parton. American folk ballad, possibly from Britain.

A

Silver Dagger

92
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John Snipes. instrumental banjo. A Traditional folk song from the Appalachian. The song features themes of longing, melancholy, and the beauty of nature.

A

Coo Coo

93
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Gid Tanner and His Skillet Lickers. A traditional Appalachian folk tune played as a fiddle tune. The title was used during the civil war to describe something the soldiers would use to escape the hardships of war (typically alcohol) (fast paced song with ups and downs)

A

Soldier’s Joy

94
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Unidentified. traditional folk song that talks about the prowess and victories of the racehorse stew ball, celebrating the triumphs of an underdog.

A

Stewball

95
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Geeshie Wiley and Elvie Thomas. Blues song talking about heartbreak and departure. notable for its unique and distinctive guiar playing such as fingerpicking

A

Last Kind Words

96
Q

Charley Patton. One of the earliest and most influential Delta Blues musician, the song talks about desire and healing power of love.

A

Spoonful c

97
Q

Skip James. talks about the struggles of life during the great depression, preserving the delta blues traditions.

A

Hard Time Killin’ Floor Blues

98
Q

Robert Johnson. song is a story of Johnson selling his soul to the devil un exchange for musical prowess so the song contributes t his mysterious life.

A

Hell Hound on My Trail

99
Q

Blind Lemon Jefferson. he sings about the inevitability of death and expresses a desire for a clean and well-maintained resting place. captures the essence of the blues as a means of expressing your life

A

See That My Grave is Kept Clean

100
Q

Lightning Hopkins. Became one of the key documents of the blues revival.

A

Slavery Time

101
Q

Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers. bluegrass song about the assassination of President McKinley

A

White House Blues

102
Q

Blind Willie McTell. song provides a glimpse into the historical context of the time such as the themes of life in the South

A

Georgia Rag

103
Q

Brownie McGhee. harmonica action. explores themes of heartache, loss and the desire to move on.

A

Key to the Highway

104
Q

Reverend Gary Davis. blues song, intricate finger style guitar playing and vocals reflect the deep-rooted connection between religion and the black American experience

A

If I Had My Way

105
Q

Muddy Waters. blues track that solidified Waters as a bluesman and shaped the sound of electric blues.

A

I Can’t Be Satisfied

106
Q

Muddy Waters. blues that defined Chicago blues.

A

I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man

107
Q

Willie Dixon. reflects the social and economic challenges faced by black Americans during this time.

A

Spoonful w

108
Q

Willie Dixon. blues song that implies a lively party aligning with the tradition of using colorful expressions in blues.

A

Wang Dang Doodie

109
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Koko Taylor. established Taylor as a leading figure in the blues scene, calling her “Queen of the Blues”

A

Wang Dang Doodle

110
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Etta James. romantic ballad that captures the yearning for a love that lasts beyond one day. Lyrics convey a desire for a deep and fulfilling love, especially one that lasts like a perfect, leisurely Sunday.

A

A Sunday Kind of Love

111
Q

Etta James. song reflects the social and economic challenges faced by black Americans during this time.

A

Spoonful e

112
Q

Alison Krauss and Union Station. traditional Appalachian song about a boy who struggles with simple farm chores

A

The Boy Who couldn’t Hoe Corn

113
Q

Blind Alfred Reed. encapsulates the desperation and hardships of many during the Great Depression.

A

How Can a poor man stand such times and live?

114
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Jason Isbell. refers to a southern tradition of Memorial Day when families gather to decorate the graves of their loves ones, becoming a backdrop to the family’s conflicts and the lasting impact of a violent history

A

Decoration Day

115
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Sara Carter and Maybelle Carter (guitar). Traditional American folk song in old-time genre. The song portrays the societal expectations and gender roles prevalent during this time as well as the attitudes towards women (fast paced “girlllllll”)

A

single girl, married girl

116
Q

Carter Family. gospel hymn that draws from the christian belief in the eternal nature of relationships and heaven

A

Can the Circle be unbroken (bye and bye)

117
Q

Blue Sky Boys. American murder ballad reflecting love, betrayal, and tragedy themes

A

The Banks of the Ohio

118
Q

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. Americana (incorporates folk, country, blues, and rock. it emphasizes storytelling) Welch’s approach to the song, with sparse instrumentation and a raw, emotional vocal delivery, captures the essence of folk and Americana music. (guitar and newer sounding–duet)

A

Caleb Meyer

119
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Ed Lewis. axe hits every beat. Traditional folk ballad about John Henry who became a symbol of strength and resilience of the American working class, especially Black laborers, and his rendition has helped keep the story alive. The song has a tapping sound which represents the axe hitting the nail in the railroad.

A

John Henry

120
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Kathy Mattea. no instruments. Addresses the issue of coal workers’ black lung disease, their harsh working conditions, emphasizing the human cost of industrial practices.

A

Black Lung

121
Q

Steve Earle. hiiiillllbillly highway. social commentary on challenges faced by working-class individuals, especially those in rural mountains

A

Hillbilly Highway

122
Q

Ike Caudill. No instruments, transcended its religious context and has been pretty popular in churches.

A

Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah

123
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Alabama Sacred Harp Singers. Sacred Harp has deep roots in the protestant churches of England and Scotland, where the democratic ideals of the Reformation held that everyone should have a voice in church.

A

The Last Words of Copernicus

124
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Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys. Fast violin playing then fast guitar playing. regarded as pioneers of bluegrass. song’s influence contributed to the evolution and recognition of bluegrass as a distinct musical genre.

A

Randy Lynn Rag

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