“St. Louis Blues”: music and lyrics by W.C. Handy, recorded by Bessie Smith, 1925 “That Black Snake Moan”: written and recorded by Blind Lemon Jefferson, 1926 1. Both of these reco
music discussion question Discussion Questions for Classic Blues and Country Blues:“St. Louis Blues”: music and lyrics by W.C. Handy, recorded by Bessie Smith, 1925“That Black Snake Moan”: written and recorded by Blind Lemon Jefferson, 19261. Both of these recordings are in the blues genre and were recorded within a year of each other, yet they are very different. They also have many similarities; compare and […]