Everything he recorded in one pack. all the songs robert johnson ever recorded were during the years 1936-1937, when he was only 26 years old. he died a year later, poisoned by a jealous husband. fifty years later, is the author of such standards as 'love in vain' and 'sweet home chicago' considered a myth, and his whole repertoire is simply legendary. the influence of robert johnson's music still shows on contemporary works, and many of his songs have been since covered - sometimes stealed - by other great artists, eric clapton, led zeppelin and the rolling stones among others. this makes 'the complete recordings' a must-listen.
Everything he recorded in one pack. all the songs robert johnson ever recorded were during the years 1936-1937, when he was only 26 years old. he died a year later, poisoned by a jealous husband. fifty years later, is the author of such standards as 'love in vain' and 'sweet home chicago' considered a myth, and his whole repertoire is simply legendary. the influence of robert johnson's music still shows on contemporary works, and many of his songs have been since covered - sometimes stealed - by other great artists, eric clapton, led zeppelin and the rolling stones among others. this makes 'the complete recordings' a must-listen.