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The Complete Library of Congress Sessions, 1941-1942The Complete Library of Congress Sessions, 1941-1942 by Son House
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Where it all started. Levon Helm of The Band used to watch his live radio show as a kid. Later, the Band met with him, and planned a collaboration. Son House passed away before this could take place.
The Complete RecordingsThe Complete Recordings by Robert Johnson
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Where it continued. Protege of Son House.
Woodstock AlbumWoodstock Album by Muddy Waters
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Muddy with members of The Band, recorded in Levon Helm's studio.
Music from Big PinkMusic from Big Pink by The Band
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Eric Clapton listened to this and tried to join The Band. Their first album recorded as The Band.
The BandThe Band by The Band
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Possibly one of the greatest albums of all time.
Bobby CharlesBobby Charles by Bobby Charles
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Recorded in Woodstock with members of The Band. Bobby Charles lives a secluded life in the Louisiana bayou.
Dirt FarmerDirt Farmer by Levon Helm
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Levon Helm's latest album. My abosolute favorite drummer and vocalist of all time. The real leader of The Band. This is a folk/blues/gospel/americana album that swings.
On the BeachOn the Beach by Neil Young
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Levon and Richard from The Band make appearances.
Buffalo Springfield AgainBuffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
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Beginning of Neil Young and Steven Stills first falling out- you can hear the angry conflicting with the dreamy. Hypnotic.
We'll Never Turn BackWe'll Never Turn Back by Mavis Staples
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Recording for over 40 years. Most recent. She still causes goosebumps. Pure blues Gospel. Sang with her family, the Staples Singers. They do vocals on the Band's "Last Waltz" album on "The Weight."
There Will Be a LightThere Will Be a Light by Ben Harper & the Blind Boys of Alabama
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The Blind Boys of Alabama are a spiritual experience, even for the non religious. Combining this with Ben Haper's soul and musicianship resulted in mesmerizing.
Live from MarsLive from Mars by Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
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A journey. Best live recording I've ever heard.
PhiladelphonicPhiladelphonic by G. Love & Special Sauce
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I own all of these albums. All worth it. Blues, Funk, Hip-Hop.
Amos LeeAmos Lee by Amos Lee
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Beautiful. Soul Country. Love it.
The HustleThe Hustle by G. Love
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I think this is my favorite...for now. Live was the most fun I'd had at a show in a long time.
The Complete Reprise SessionsThe Complete Reprise Sessions by Gram Parsons
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Best compilation album of his. Burrito Brothers,and Emmy Lou Harris.
The Blue Ridge RangersThe Blue Ridge Rangers by John Fogerty
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The Nashville SessionsThe Nashville Sessions by Leftover Salmon
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TributariesTributaries by Acoustic Syndicate
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Lawn BoyLawn Boy by Phish
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I'm not a huge Phish fan, though I am an admirer. Tend to be a little too much of everthing for me. However, I connected to this album.
Waiting for ColumbusWaiting for Columbus by Little Feat
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HeartbreakerHeartbreaker
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With David Rawlings, Gillian Welch.
TroubleTrouble by Ray LaMontagne
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SongbirdSongbird by Willie Nelson
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With Ryan Adams and the Cardinals. Willie with Ryan's electric guitar. Great sound.
Big Iron WorldBig Iron World by Old Crow Medicine Show
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Produced by David Rawlings. Drums by Gillian Welch. Funky blusier than their first album. My favorite bluegrass group. Yes. Funky bluegrass.
Soul JourneySoul Journey by Gillian Welch
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My favorite of her albums.
Time (The Revelator)Time (The Revelator) by Gillian Welch
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With David Rawlings. This has some of the best instinctive guitar duets. These two communicate on another level. Saw them live, and they are amazing. Haunting vocal harmonies.
Blue HorseBlue Horse by The Be Good Tanyas
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Hello LoveHello Love by The Be Good Tanyas
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World Without TearsWorld Without Tears by Lucinda Williams
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Raising SandRaising Sand
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Like nothing else out there.
American IV: The Man Comes AroundAmerican IV: The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash
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