Dubbed the "Father of the Texas Blues", Blind Lemon Jefferson had a mesmerising guitar-picking style and impressive vocal range. A true blues legend, his approach influenced the likes of Charley Patton, Robert Johnson and Son House. This Rough Guide presents a lovingly remastered selection of his varied repertoire, from deepest blues to raucous ragtime and God-fearing gospel.

As one of the first successful blues recording artists, Blind Lemon Jefferson's lasting influence cannot be underestimated. His sound resonated with the likes of Skip James, Leadbelly, Blind Willie McTell and Memphis Minnie.

Tracklist:
A1 One Dime Blues 
A2 Easy Rider Blues 
A3 Jack O'Diamonds (Take 2) 
A4 Match Box Blues 
A5 Beggin' Back 
A6 He Arose From The Dead 
B1 See That My Grave Is Kept Clean 
B2 That Crawlin' Baby Blues 
B3 All I Want Is Pure Religion 
B4 Corinna Blues ( Take 2) 
B5 Hot Dogs 
B6 Rambler Blues