American Epic: The Best of Blind Willie Johnson
Blind Willie Johnson · 2017
51 min · 16 tracks · blues · gospel
A haunting blend of gospel fervor and raw blues that transcends time and connects deeply with the human spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective experience
- haunting melodies for deep thinking
- spiritual connection through raw emotion
- consistent pacing for focused listening
- soulful storytelling with historical weight
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This compilation was released as part of the American Epic series, which aimed to revive interest in early American roots music. Blind Willie Johnson, already a significant figure in the early 20th-century blues scene, had his work brought back into the spotlight through this album, providing a pivotal moment in recognizing his contributions to music history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billy Preston· Ray Charles· Etta James
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 John the Revelator 3:20
- 2 It’s Nobody’s Fault but Mine 3:13
- 3 If I Had My Way I’d Tear the Building Down 3:12
- 4 God Moves on the Water 3:02
- 5 The Soul of a Man 3:17
- 6 I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole 3:07
- 7 Church, I’m Fully Saved Today 3:09
- 8 Let Your Light Shine on Me 3:11
- 9 Mother’s Children Have a Hard Time 3:24
- 10 Lord I Can’t Just Keep From Crying 3:05
- 11 Trouble Will Soon Be Over 3:10
- 12 Jesus Make Up My Dying Bed 3:15
- 13 Bye and Bye I’m Goin’ to See the King 2:59
- 14 Praise God I’m Satisfied 3:13
- 15 Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning 3:07
- 16 Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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