Johnson, Blind Willie
Overview
| Works: | 359 works in 688 publications in 2 languages and 7,330 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Blues (Music) Gospel music Songs Criticism, interpretation, etc Documentary television programs Biographies Music Nonfiction television programs Spirituals (Songs) Jazz vocals |
| Roles: | Performer, Author, Instrumentalist, Singer, Composer, Creator, Lyricist, Bibliographic antecedent, Interviewee, Arranger, Other, htt, Musician, Vocalist, Contributor |
| Classifications: | M1630.18, 781.643 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Blind Willie Johnson
- Early blues : the first stars of blues guitar by Jas Obrecht( )
- Dark was the night by Gary Golio( Book )
- The soul of a man by Wim Wenders( Visual )
- Contemporary musicians. profiles of the people in music( )
- Blind Willie Johnson by Blind Willie Johnson( Recording )
- Martin Scorsese presents The Blues( Visual )
- Martin Scorsese presents The Blues. a film by Wim Wenders( Visual )
- The soul of a man : a film( Visual )
- Shine a light : my year with "Blind" Willie Johnson by Shane Ford( Book )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music( )
- The soul of a man : a film by Wim Wenders( Visual )
- Revelation : blind Willie Johnson ; the biography ; the man, the words, the music by D. N Blakey( Book )
- The blues, a musical journey by Martin Scorsese( Visual )
- [Black spiritual tradition in the song lyrics of Blind Willie Johnson and Robert Johnson] by Keiko Wells( Book )
- The blues a musical journey( Visual )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community( Book )
- Martin Scorsese presents the blues : The soul of a man a film( Visual )
- Blind Willie Johnson by Blind Willie Johnson( Recording )
- Contemporary Musicians by Thomson Gale Staff( )
- Legendary fingerstyle guitar solos : jazz, blues & ragtime, 1923-1951 by Ben Gateno( )
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Most widely held works by
Blind Willie Johnson
Anthology of American folk music(
Recording
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 707 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enhanced CD focuses on Smith as an artist and twentieth century luminary and contains rare photos, historic video footage, artists interviews, and additional annotations
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 707 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enhanced CD focuses on Smith as an artist and twentieth century luminary and contains rare photos, historic video footage, artists interviews, and additional annotations
God don't never change : the songs of Blind Willie Johnson by
Blind Willie Johnson(
Recording
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18 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A stunning collection of artists and performances celebrate the timeless appeal of legendary gospel bluesman Blind Willie Johnson
18 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A stunning collection of artists and performances celebrate the timeless appeal of legendary gospel bluesman Blind Willie Johnson
The blues(
Recording
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete Blind Willie Johnson by
Blind Willie Johnson(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rough guide to the roots of the blues(
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3 editions published in 2020 in English and held by 166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"From the earthy guitar-driven country blues of Blind Lemon Jefferson and Charley Patton to the sequined glamour of classic blues singers Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey, this Rough Guide charts the early recorded history of the blues through its key pioneers."--Publisher description
3 editions published in 2020 in English and held by 166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"From the earthy guitar-driven country blues of Blind Lemon Jefferson and Charley Patton to the sequined glamour of classic blues singers Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey, this Rough Guide charts the early recorded history of the blues through its key pioneers."--Publisher description
Goodbye, Babylon(
Recording
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3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of 135 gospel songs from the period 1902-1960, and 25 sermons from the period 1926-1941. Accompanying book contains history, program and biographical notes, lyrics, transcriptions of sermons, and associated Bible verses
3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of 135 gospel songs from the period 1902-1960, and 25 sermons from the period 1926-1941. Accompanying book contains history, program and biographical notes, lyrics, transcriptions of sermons, and associated Bible verses
Legends of the blues(
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2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rough guide to bottleneck blues : reborn and remastered(
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4 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
By imitating the cries and moans of the human voice, the haunting sound of the bottleneck has become synonymous with the blues. This collection shows how in the hands of many great bluesmen, it became the ultimate mode of expression
4 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
By imitating the cries and moans of the human voice, the haunting sound of the bottleneck has become synonymous with the blues. This collection shows how in the hands of many great bluesmen, it became the ultimate mode of expression
The great depression : American music in the 30's(
Recording
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Companion CD to the PBS documentary "The Great Depression."
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Companion CD to the PBS documentary "The Great Depression."
Blues masters : the essential blues collection(
Recording
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Folk music U.S.A by
Harold Courlander(
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5 editions published between 1958 and 1959 in English and held by 110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1958 and 1959 in English and held by 110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rough guide to gospel blues : reborn and remastered(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2016 in English and held by 103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hear original masterpieces with a musical exploration of the close ties between gospel music and the blues. Included are tracks from Blind Willie Johnson, Reverend Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt, and many more
1 edition published in 2016 in English and held by 103 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hear original masterpieces with a musical exploration of the close ties between gospel music and the blues. Included are tracks from Blind Willie Johnson, Reverend Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt, and many more
Dark was the night by
Blind Willie Johnson(
Recording
)
4 editions published in 1998 in Undetermined and English and held by 95 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1998 in Undetermined and English and held by 95 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rough guide to holy blues : reborn and remastered(
Recording
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1 edition published in 2017 in English and held by 93 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"From the recordings of the true guitar evangelists Blind Willie Johnson and Reverend Gary Davis to classic spiritual renditions by legendary bluesmen Charley Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Skip James, this handpicked selection highlights the mutual influence between Gospel and blues"--Container cover
1 edition published in 2017 in English and held by 93 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"From the recordings of the true guitar evangelists Blind Willie Johnson and Reverend Gary Davis to classic spiritual renditions by legendary bluesmen Charley Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Skip James, this handpicked selection highlights the mutual influence between Gospel and blues"--Container cover
The slide guitar : bottles, knives & steel by
Barbecue Bob(
Recording
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4 editions published in 1990 in Undetermined and English and held by 93 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1990 in Undetermined and English and held by 93 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Folk, gospel & blues : will the circle be unbroken?(
Recording
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2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 88 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Program notes by Mary Katherine Aldin (60 p. : ill.)
2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 88 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Program notes by Mary Katherine Aldin (60 p. : ill.)
The roots of rap : classic recordings from the 1920's and 30's(
Recording
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 86 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A compilation of blues, country, gospel, and other songs from the 1920s and 1930s with spoken cadences that pre-dated, and influenced, rap music
1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 86 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A compilation of blues, country, gospel, and other songs from the 1920s and 1930s with spoken cadences that pre-dated, and influenced, rap music
The rough guide to blind, black & blue : reborn and remastered(
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3 editions published in 2019 in English and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A remarkable phenomenon in the history of the blues was the vast contribution made by blind musicians, whose legacy has left a lasting impact on American music to this day. From 'the Father of the Texas Blues' Blind Lemon Jefferson to slide guitar evangelist Blind Willie Johnson, this Rough Guide highlights the blind blues pioneers who, against all the odds and in the face of incredible adversity, were responsible for a musical revolution
3 editions published in 2019 in English and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A remarkable phenomenon in the history of the blues was the vast contribution made by blind musicians, whose legacy has left a lasting impact on American music to this day. From 'the Father of the Texas Blues' Blind Lemon Jefferson to slide guitar evangelist Blind Willie Johnson, this Rough Guide highlights the blind blues pioneers who, against all the odds and in the face of incredible adversity, were responsible for a musical revolution
Yonder come the blues(
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3 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bottleneck blues(
Recording
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2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Guitar duet
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Guitar duet
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Related Identities
- Jefferson, Blind Lemon 1897-1929 Singer Performer Instrumentalist Vocalist
- McTell, Blind Willie Performer Instrumentalist
- Hurt, Mississippi John 1892-1966 Performer
- Weaver, Sylvester Performer Instrumentalist
- Tampa Red 1904-1981 Performer
- Jackson, Papa Charlie 1887-1938 Performer Vocalist
- Patton, Charley 1891-1934 Performer Instrumentalist
- Obrecht, Jas Author
- Lunsford, Bascom Lamar 1882-1973 Performer
- Johnson, Lonnie
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Associated Subjects
African American musicians African Americans Ballads, English Big band music Blind musicians Blues (Music) Blues musicians Bottleneck (Guitar playing) Country music Depressions Economic history Folk dance music Folk music Folk songs Folk songs, Cajun French Folk songs, English Folk songs, Spanish Gospel music Griots Guitarists Guitar music (Blues) Hurt, Mississippi John, Hymns, English Illinois--Chicago Indians of North America Jackson, Papa Charlie, James, Skip, Jazz Jefferson, Blind Lemon, Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Lonnie, Lenoir, J. B., McTell, Blind Willie Mississippi--Delta Region New Deal, 1933-1939 Old-time music Piano music (Jazz) Popular music Rap (Music) Sacred songs Sacred songs (Medium voice) with guitar Sermons, American Shape-note singing Social conditions Spirituals (Songs) Tampa Red, Television music Texas United States West Africa
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Alternative Names
Blind Johnson
Blind Johnson 1897-1945
Blind Johnson 1897-1947
"Blind" Texas Marlin
Blind Willie
Blind Willie Johnson
Blind Willie Johnson 1897-1945
Blind Willie Johnson 1897-1947
Blind Willie Johnson American blues and gospel singer and guitarist
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Blind Willie Johnson Amerikaans muzikant (1897-1945)
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Blind Willie Jonhson
Blink Willie Johnson
Johnson Blind
Johnson Blind 1897-1945
Johnson, Blind Willie
Johnson, Blind Willie 1897-1945
Johnson, William
Johnson William B.
Johnson Willie
Johnson, Willie 1897-1945
Johnson Willie 1897-1947
The Blind Pilgrim
Μπλάιντ Γουίλι Τζόνσον
Джонсон, Блайнд Вилли
וילי ג'ונסון העיוור
וילי ג'ונסון העיוור מוזיקאי אמריקאי
بلايند فيلى جونسون
بلايند فيلي جونسون
بلایند ویلی جانسون موسیقیدان و خواننده آمریکایی
블라인드 윌리 존슨
ブラインド・ウィリー・ジョンソン
盲人威利·約翰遜
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