David Johansen and the Harry Smiths cover

David Johansen and the Harry Smiths

David Johansen · 2000

50 min · 13 tracks · blues

A raw blend of blues and Americana, weaving traditional storytelling with Johansen's gravelly voice.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Delia — This track reinterprets a classic American ballad with emotional depth, highlighting Johansen's vocal range and connection to the song's narrative.
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    Oh Death — Johansen's rendition transforms this traditional song into a haunting meditation on mortality, showcasing his ability to evoke powerful imagery through performance.
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    Somebody Buy Me a Drink — This upbeat track captures the spirit of the album with its lively arrangement and relatable themes of longing and camaraderie.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 James Alley Blues 3:33
  • 2 Darling, Do You Remember Me 4:31
  • 3 Delia 6:38
  • 4 Little Geneva 3:29
  • 5 Well, I’ve Been to Memphis 3:58
  • 6 Katie Mae 4:19
  • 7 Old Dog Blue 3:24
  • 8 Somebody Buy Me a Drink 4:10
  • 9 Poor Boy Blues 3:18
  • 10 On the Wall 2:56
  • 11 Don’t Start Me Talking 2:32
  • 12 Oh Death 4:01
  • 13 Richland Woman 3:39

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