I went to the crossroad, fell on my knees ... Asked the Lord above, "Have mercy, save poor Bob, if you please."
Robert Johnson's first recording session, November, 1936 -- speculation remains about that session and where it took place.
The Mississippi Delta's rich soil brought great wealth to white planters and industrialists who built their Southern society on the exploitation and impoverishment of African Americans. The Delta is home of a rich musical tradition, running from Charlie Patton blues on through the gospel sounds of Pops Staples who originated the Staples Family Singers.
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