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Georgia Stomps, Atlanta Struts and Other Contemporary Dance Favorites

John Fahey

73 min · 5 tracks · blues

An intricate tapestry of acoustic blues, weaving together traditional melodies with innovative guitar techniques and haunting narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive storytelling through guitar
  • patient exploration of themes
  • late-night introspective journeys
  • haunting melodies that linger

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seek short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1964, 'Georgia Stomps, Atlanta Struts and Other Contemporary Dance Favorites' is John Fahey's fourth album, following his influential debut 'Blind Joe Death'. At this point, Fahey was solidifying his unique voice within the American folk and blues revival scene, blending traditional forms with avant-garde experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Leo Kottke· Bert Jansch· Nick Drake

Tracklist

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

  • 1 House of the Rising Sun / Nightmare 19:08
  • 2 Juana / Guitar Lamento 17:05
  • 3 Red Rocking Chair 9:25
  • 4 Song for Sara 6:19
  • 5 Son House / Marilyn / My Prayer / Mood Indigo 21:04

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