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Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter.
His guitar playing is noted for its dark, minor-key sound, played in an open D-minor tuning with an
intricate fingerpicking technique. James first recorded for Paramount Records in 1931, but these
recordings sold poorly, having been released during the Great Depression, and he drifted into obscurity.
After a long absence from the public eye, James was rediscovered in 1964 by blues enthusiasts including John Fahey, helping further the blues and folk music revival of the 1950s and early 1960s. During this period, James appeared at folk and blues festivals, gave concerts around the country, and recorded several albums for various record labels. His songs have influenced generations of musicians
and have been adapted by numerous artists. He has been hailed as "one of the seminal figures of the
blues".
Today! is Skip James' third studio album, released in 1966 by Vanguard Records. AllMusic critic RonWynn wrote that "wonderful vocals, superb guitar and a couple of tunes with tasty piano make this
essential." All but one track ("How Long") were written by James.
TRACKLIST:
Side One:
Hard Time Killing Floor Blues
Crow Jane
Washington D.C. Hospital Center Blues
Special Rider Blues
Drunken Spree
Cherryball
Side Two:
How Long (with Russ Savakus, bass)
All Night Long
Cypress Grove
Look Down the Road
My Gal
I'm So Glad