| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Physical description |
xxiv, 348 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Notes |
Originally published: London : Cassell, 1960. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-303) and indexes. |
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Includes discography: pages 304-[334]. |
| Contents |
1 Got to work or leave 12 -- 2 Railroad for my pillow 43 -- 3 Pains in my heart 69 -- 4 I'm a rooster, baby 95 -- 5 Jinx is on me 117 -- 6 Let the deal go down 138 -- 7 Evil and mean and funny 165 -- 8 Goin' to take a rap 188 -- 9 World black as midnight 215 -- 10 Going down slow 243 -- 11 Blues like showers of rain 265. |
| Summary |
This is a new, thoroughly revised edition of Paul Oliver's classic study of the blues. First published in 1960, this remarkable book has not been superseded and its reappearance will be welcomed by all who wish to understand the complexity of meaning in the blues and the experiences which they expressed. |
| Subject |
Blues (Music) -- History and criticism.
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| ISBN |
0521377935 (paperback) |
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0521374375 |
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