Blues by Lonnie Johnson
Lonnie Johnson · 1960
38 min · 12 tracks · blues
A soulful blend of blues and jazz, featuring heartfelt melodies and expressive guitar work that captures deep emotional resonance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Ever Love — This track opens the album with a compelling narrative about unrequited love, showcasing Johnson's emotive guitar playing and soulful vocals.
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One Sided Love Affair — The song captures the essence of heartache, with its poignant lyrics reflecting a personal struggle that resonates deeply with listeners.
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Blues Round My Door — This track epitomizes the blues genre with its melancholic theme and rich instrumentation, highlighting Johnson's masterful storytelling ability.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional exploration throughout
- intimate moments of heartfelt expression
- reflective listening for love's sorrows
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party music
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1960, 'Blues by Lonnie Johnson' came during a period when Johnson was experiencing a resurgence after years of relative obscurity. This album followed his earlier work in the 1950s, marking a significant return to recording as he embraced the evolving blues landscape while retaining his unique style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe· Lonnie Mack· Billy Preston
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Ever Love 3:35
- 2 No Love for Sale 3:04
- 3 There's No Love 2:27
- 4 I Don't Hurt Any More 3:55
- 5 She Devil 2:57
- 6 One Sided Love Affair 3:15
- 7 Big Leg Woman 3:14
- 8 There Must Be a Way 3:24
- 9 She's Drunk Again 3:24
- 10 Blues Round My Door 3:36
- 11 You Don't Move Me 2:15
- 12 You Will Need Me 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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