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Robert Johnson was born this day in 1911.

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May 8th, 1911, born on this day, American blues singer-songwriter Robert Johnson. His landmark recordings in 1936 and 1937 influenced later generations including Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Eric Clapton (Cream covered 'Crossroads), The Rolling Stones ('Love In Vain'). Johnson is now recognised as a master of the blues. He died on 16th August 1938 at the age of 27

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Robert Johnson. Was born May-8- 1911.

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Robert Johson

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I followed her to the station with a suitcase in my hand And I followed her to the station with a suitcase in my hand Well it's hard to tell, it's hard to tell, when all your love's in vain All my love's in vain

When the train rolled up to the station, I looked her in the eye When the train rolled up to the station, and I looked her in the eye Well I was lonesome I felt so lonesome, and I could not help but cry All my love's in vain

The train it left the station, was two lights on behind When the train it left the station, was two lights on behind Well the blue light was my blues and the red light was my mind All my love's in vain All my love's in vain

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Robert Johnson - Hell Hound on my Trail

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Blues TV | Rory Block plays Crossroad Blues by Robert Johnson

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Robert Johnson - Crossroad Blues (1936)

Robert Johnson was easily one of the most influential musicians of all time and one whose life has always been shrouded in mystery He died when he was 27 on August 16, 1938. The Faustian like legend which he is most known for goes as such "According to legend, as a young man living on a plantation in rural Mississippi, Robert Johnson was branded with a burning desire to become a great blues musician. He was "instructed" to take his guitar to a crossroad near Dockery Plantation at midnight. There he was met by a large black man (the Devil) who took the guitar and tuned it. The "Devil" played a few songs and then returned the guitar to Johnson, giving him mastery of the instrument. This was in effect, a deal with the devil mirroring the legend of Faust. In exchange for his soul, Robert Johnson was able to create the blues for which he became famous." (via: Wikipedia) To Some "Cross Road Blues" is Johnson merely retelling the legend while others interrupt it as Johnson merely hitchhiking at Night, Regardless how you interrupt "Cross Road Blues" or any of Johnson's work he will always be one of the most influential people in the development of modern music. 

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