His Story Told, Annotated and Documented (1957) Blind Willie Johnson CD

"This item is part of the Folkways (Cook, or Paredon, or Monitor) archives. The original liner notes from the LP are included."

"Singing and begging are about the only two ways a blind man can make a living in farm country." Several years after Blind Willie Johnson’s death in 1949, Samuel B. Charters tries to get to know the now-distinguished African-American blues and spiritual vocalist/guitarist through those closest to him, including Johnson’s wife Angeline. The album combines old recordings, interviews and commentary.

Tracks Artist/Performer
101 Remembrances Blind Willie Johnson
102 Interviews Blind Willie Johnson
103 Angeline Johnson Blind Willie Johnson
201 If I Had My Way, I'd Tear that Building Down Blind Willie Johnson
202 Nobody's Fault but Mine Blind Willie Johnson
203 Jesus is Coming Soon Blind Willie Johnson
204 Mother's Children have a Hard Time Blind Willie Johnson
205 Dark was the Night, Cold was the Ground Blind Willie Johnson
206 Match Box Blues Blind Lemon Jefferson
207 It's a Good Little Thing Blind Willie Johnson
208 Little Woman You're so Sweet Blind Boy Fuller