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Son House – The Essence of the Delta
Today, 21st March we are remembering the late great Eddie James “Son” House, Jr. (March 21, 1902– October 19, 1988) We thought we would revisit and update one of our articles written (in 2005 ) by our friend and former member of staff Kevin Witt Son House music CDs Son House CDs available from Document Records. Document … Continue reading “Son House – The Essence of the Delta”

Emma Johnson “Cold Weather Papa” It’s the Blues Jim but not as we know it
Last year when we were preparing a free winter themed E.P as a download for the holiday season , “Cold Weather Papa” by Emma Johnson seemed like a good choice . The track appears on our CD DOCD-5654 Classic Blues & Vaudeville Singers Vol 5 1922 – 1930. Once we played it , however, … Continue reading “Emma Johnson “Cold Weather Papa” It’s the Blues Jim but not as we know it”

Communication Blues – From A World Before The Internet!
Communication Blues – From A World Before The Internet! We have put together and made available a free CD, as part of our celebrations in launching the new Document Records Store website, making available CDs and for the first time, downloads, from the mighty Document Records catalogue. It must be said that one of the most crucial elements … Continue reading “Communication Blues – From A World Before The Internet!”