What would be a good blues song to go with a video I’m making?
February 11, 2010 by
Filed under blues history
I am making a video for my African Studies course school project about blues music, but I’m having a hard time finding “perfect” song to go with the video.
The project deals with the history of blues, such as slavery and spirituals, and the growth of blues music through America.
“The Birth of the Blues” by Sammy Davis, Jr.
i think you should have a delta blues song in it
maybe something by robert johnson, elmore james, RL burnside
How about the song “The Watermelon Man”….that is blues and it would go along with what you are trying to do……look up Albert King and also John Lee Hooker for some good music to to along with what you are trying to do….You will find it just perfect!
What about ‘Boom Boom’ by John Lee Hooker? I love that song. Maybe think about some gospel stuff aswell since the project talks about the growth of blues… The early blues music was a lot of ‘call and response’ type singing Hence my suggestion to have a squizz at early gospel stuff. … Off the top of my head the only song I can think of with call and response in it is ‘What I’d Say’ by Ray Charles (Not a very good example I know!!). He’s not strictly blues though… Heavily influenced by the blues, nonetheless. Elmore James would be excellent too, especially ‘Dust my Broom’ that’s a great song! Robert Johnson was a very important early blues figure, but not everyone likes his voice (I find it a tad creepy to be honest). And of course, don’t forget people like Bessie Smith. There’s so much to choose from!
How about;-
Trouble in Mind.
Dust my Broom.
Travellin’ riverside blues.
Crossroads.
Come on in my kitchen.