Hellhound on My Trail

Hellhound on My Trail

Hellhound on My Trail

Track Listings
 
1. Intro
2. All Right
3. Throwing My Life Away
4. Get Away
5. Motor Oil
6. Los Angeles
7. Satellite
8. Yeah Yeah Yeah
9. Better Than You
10. Deliver Me
11. Az Tidal Wave
12. Crucify
13. Bed of Nails
14. Delta 88

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Hellhound on My Trail: Songs of Robert Johnson
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good introduction to the masters work
  • Interesting but Disappointing
  • Between the blood, sweat & tears, truly as good as it gets!
  • Tribute to the King of the Delta Blues
  • Blues as they are meant to be
 Hellhound on My Trail: Songs of Robert Johnson
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Manufacturer: Telarc
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ASIN: B000059LD2
Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

  1. Crossroads (The Crossroad Blues) - Taj Mahal
  2. Traveling Riverside Blues - David 'Honeyboy' Edwards
  3. If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day - Chris Thomas King
  4. I'm A Steady Rollin' Man - Carey Bell
  5. Me And The Devil Blues - Eric Gales
  6. Walkin' Blues - Keith Brown
  7. When You Got A Good Friend - Chris Thomas King
  8. Kindhearted Woman Blues - Pinetop Perkins
  9. Dust My Broom - Joe Louis Walker
  10. Come On In My Kitchen - Chris Thomas King
  11. Stones In My Passway - Lucky Peterson
  12. Walking Blues - Susan Tedeschi
  13. Hellhound On My Trail - James Cotton
  14. Stop Breakin' Down Blues - Carl Weathersby
  15. Sweet Home Chicago - Pinetop Perkins
  16. Milkcow's Calf Blues - Robert Palmer

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An anthology celebrating the music of Robert Johnson, Hellhound on My Trail collects versions of the master's songs by such latter-day luminaries as Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Robert Lockwood Jr., and Joe Louis Walker, along with such relative newcomers as Alvin "Youngblood" Hart and Susan Tedeschi. While few would argue that any of these are definitive versions, there are some nice additions to the Johnson cover canon.

David "Honeyboy" Edwards's slower, less maniacal take on "Traveling Riverside Blues" proves a nice change of pace, though one would be better off digging up their old copies of Exile on Main Street for a more interesting interpretation of "Stop Breaking Down" than the one here by Carl Weathersby. All in all, a pleasant diversion, but one must add that Johnson's legacy seems better carried on by the likes of the White Stripes and Will Oldham than some of the more "traditional" acts on this compilation. --Mike Johnson

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Good introduction to the masters work.......2006-02-06

Something old, something new, a varied set of interpretations of Robert Johnsons work. "Stop Breakin' Down Blues" performed by Carl Weathersby is a great rendition. carlweathersby.org

2 out of 5 stars Interesting but Disappointing.......2002-08-06

An interesting compilation of many of Robert Johnson's most famous songs, with wide variation in the quality of performance. The album is worth having if you're interested in blues, especially if you like to understand the roots of the music and its development over time. As a series of performances, however, the album is fairly weak.

The album features some well known blues singers such as Taj Mahal, and Honeyboy Edwards, now a very old man, who actually played with Robert Johnson. Edwards' interpretation of of a Johnson song may well reflect Johnson's actual style quiteaccurately.

Overall, this is an album that will interest committed blues fans, but probably won't appeal much outside that group.

5 out of 5 stars Between the blood, sweat & tears, truly as good as it gets!.......2002-04-14

Not an alternative to the original recordings of Johnson by any means. But, definitely the perfect way to enjoy the sheer humanity & beauty of these songs; at least from the perspective that there is a potential to re-discover them and to gain an enhanced appreciation via recordings with 100% better fidelity than the originals. (That is - assuming that you have a pretty decent system and fidelity is of importance. Believe me, Telarc's Pure Digital Mastering will put these guys in your living room!). At least this was my experience with "Hellhound. . .", especially with the more straight forward re-interpretations. In fact most of the tracks are acoustic & straight forward covers, which is the difference between this CD and other "Tribute" albums (Let's face it, Robert Johnsons songs have been covered and re-interpreted for years). Incidentally, If you like or love this cd, you'll also want to check out "Screamin' and Hollerin' the Blues" released by Shanachie a year before Telarc's "Hellhound. . . " and the perfect companion CD. I always play them back-to-back . One last note: I will (and hopefully you will also) totally disregard the above editorial review which summarizes this release as merely a "pleasant diversion". It is not dishonest to state you personal preference or opinion, But to add that Johnson's legacy seems better carried on by the likes of the "White Stripes" than by the likes of "Honeyboy" Edwards, Robert Lockwood jr., or Clarence "Gatemouth"???. . . .Whatever!

4 out of 5 stars Tribute to the King of the Delta Blues.......2002-01-18

Music fans have reason to be wary when it comes to tribute albums; many of these recordings feel like half hearted attempts to cash in on a great artist's name and feature performers with little connection to the artist they are paying tribute to. I am happy to report that this is not the case with Telarc's Hellhound on my Trail: Songs of Robert Johnson. This CD features an all star cast of modern blues artists covering songs originally written and performed by the "King of Delta Blues," Robert Johnson. The performances vary from straightforward cover versions to some innovative arrangements of Johnson's work.

The disc opens with Taj Majal singing the familiar "Crossroads" in a deep, authoritative growl. Blues stalwarts Robert Jr. Lockwood and Carey Bell turn out a fine version of "I'm a Steady Rollin' Man." Two veterans of Muddy Water's band, Bob Margolin and Pinetop Perkins team up for performances of "Kindhearted Woman Blues" and "Sweet Home Chicago", featuring Bob and Pinetop on vocals respectively. The interplay between Bob's blistering delta guitar and Pinetop's piano makes for especially nice listening. Another highlight is an innovative arrangement of "Stones in My Passway" featuring Lucky Peterson on 9-string guitar. Listen carefully for the quote from Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" that is slipped into the arrangement. Fans of Joe Louis Walker's recent acoustic work will enjoy his version of "Dust My Broom." The disc features a total of 16 tracks, which are mostly excellent performances.

Hellhound on my Trail should appeal to both casual listeners and serious blues fans alike. For serious fans, this disc features some heartfelt performances of Robert Johnson's material by some of today's finest blues musicians. For more casual listeners, this disc is an excellent way to become more familiar with the music of a blues legend.

5 out of 5 stars Blues as they are meant to be.......2001-07-08

Robert Johnson remains one of the most influental artists in blues history, and his short life provided us all with a glimpse of what blues music is meant to be. Simple, passionate and powerful. This compilation of modern blues artists and classic blues artists (including friend and music partner, the wonderful Robert Lockwood Jr.) paying tribute to Robert Johnson is an excellent tribute. It is what all tributes should be...respectful, thankful and well executed. The artists on this disc provide stripped down versions of Johnson's songs, and it is a refreshing reminder of what good blues music is all about. Highly recommended for all fans of the blues. Essential listening for Robert Johnson fans.
Hellhound on My Trail
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Hellhound on My Trail
    Robert Johnson
    Manufacturer: Roots
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000055YMU
    Release Date: 2000-11-20

    Tracks:

    1. Kindhearted Woman Blues
    2. I Believe I'll Dust My Broom
    3. Sweet Home Chicago
    4. Rambling On My Mind
    5. Come On In My Kitchen
    6. Terraplane Blues
    7. Phonograph Blues
    8. Cross Road Blues
    9. Walking Blues
    10. Last Fair Deal Gone Down
    11. Preaching Blues
    12. If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day
    13. Stones In My Passway
    14. Hellhound On My Trail
    15. Malted Milk
    16. Drunken Hearted Man
    17. Me And The Devil Blues
    18. Stop Breakin' Down Blues
    19. Traveling Riverside Blues
    20. Love In Vain
    Hellhound on My Trail
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      		Hellhound on My Trail
      Robert Johnson
      Manufacturer: Pazzazz
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000BK8G0U
      Release Date: 2006-08-08

      Tracks:

      1. Hellhound on My Trail
      2. Crossroad Blues [Version 2]
      3. Kindhearted Woman Blues [Version 2]
      4. Love in Vain [Version 2]
      5. Honeymoon Blues
      6. Me and the Devil Blues [Version 2]
      7. Come on in My Kitchen [Version 2]
      8. Ramblin' on My Mind [Version 2]
      9. Drunken Hearted Man [Version 2]
      10. 32 20 Blues
      11. Dead Shrimp Blues
      12. Phonograph Blues [Version 2]
      13. When You Got a Good Friend [Version 2]
      14. Little Queen of Spades [Version 2]
      15. Stop Breakin Down Blues [Version 2]
      16. They're Red Hot
      17. Milkcow's Calf Blues [Version 2]
      18. Malted Milk
      19. Walking Blues
      20. I'm a Steady Rollin' Man

      Album Description

      If the blues has a truly mythic figure, one whose story hangs over the music the way a Charlie Parker does over jazz or a Hank Williams does over country, it's Robert Johnson, certainly the most celebrated figure in the history of the blues. Hellhound On My Trail includes the song's 'Phonograph Blues' (Version 2), 'I'm A Steady Rollin' Man', 'Walking Blues' and many more. Pazzazz. 2006.
      Anthologie
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        		Anthologie
        Robert Johnson
        Manufacturer: ENCYCLOPEDIA
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000NG9IKE

        Product Description

        TRACKS: 1. KIND HEARTED WOMAN BLUES 2. I BELIEVE I'LL DUST MY BROOM 3. SWEET HOME CHICAGO 4. RAMBLING ON MY MIND 5. COME ON IN MY KITCHEN 6. TERRAPLANE BLUES 7. PHONOGRAPH BLUES 8. 32-20 BLUES 9. CROSS ROAD BLUES 10. WALKING BLUES 11. PREACHING BLUES 12. IF I HAD POSSESSION OVER JUDGEMENT DAY 13. STONES IN MY PASSWAY 14. I'M A STEADY ROLLIN' MAN 15. HELLHOUND ON MY TRAIL 16. LITTLE QUEEN OF SPADES 17. STOP BREAKIN' DOWN 18. LOVE IN VAIN
        Hellhound on My Trail
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          		Hellhound on My Trail
          I Found God
          Manufacturer: Outcast
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
          Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B0000E2YBT
          Release Date: 2003-09-30

          Tracks:

          1. Intro
          2. All Right
          3. Throwing My Life Away
          4. Get Away
          5. Motor Oil
          6. Los Angeles
          7. Satellite
          8. Yeah Yeah Yeah
          9. Better Than You
          10. Deliver Me
          11. Az Tidal Wave
          12. Crucify
          13. Bed of Nails
          14. Delta 88
          Robert Johnson Classics: Hellhound on My Trail
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            		Robert Johnson Classics: Hellhound on My Trail
            Various Artists
            Manufacturer: P-Vine Japan
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B000197KIU
            Release Date: 2004-06-08

            Tracks:

            1. Roll and Tumble Blues - Hambone Willie Newbern
            2. Delta Bound - Rosetta Howard
            3. Friars Point Blues
            4. Shetland Pony Blues - Son House
            5. West Helena Blues - Roosevelt Sykes
            6. Rambling Blues - Scrapper Blackwell
            7. Mr. Freddie's Kokomo Blues
            8. My Black Mama, Pt. 2 - Son House
            9. Dark Road - Floyd Jones
            10. Sagefield Woman Blues - Kokomo Arnold
            11. Blue Yodel No. 4/How Long Blues, Pt. 1
            12. Make Me a Pallet on the Floor - Paul Brown
            13. Black Spider Blues - Robert Lockwood, Jr.
            14. Take a Walk with Me - Muddy Waters
            15. Evil Hearted Woman Blues - Oscar Woods
            16. What Is That Smells Like Gravy - Johnnie "Geechie" Temple
            17. Black Diamond Express to Hell, Pts. 1-2
            18. 22-20 Blues - Skip James
            19. When the Sun Goes Down - Leroy Carr
            20. Evil Devil Blues - Johnnie "Geechie" Temple
            21. Six Weeks Old Blues - Peetie Wheatstraw
            22. Crossroads
            23. Paging the Devil - Kansas City Six
            Hellhound On My Trail
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • Close to Perfect
            • Excellent Single-Disc Collection
            		 Hellhound On My Trail
            Robert Johnson
            Manufacturer: Indigo UK
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B00000APNT
            Release Date: 1998-03-04

            Tracks:

            1. I Believe I'll Dust My Br
            2. Kindhearted Woman Blues
            3. Terraplane Blues
            4. 32-20 Blues
            5. Last Fair Deal Gone Down
            6. Dead Shrimp Blues
            7. Ramblin'on My Mind
            8. Cross Road Blues
            9. Come On In My Kitchen
            10. They're Red Hot
            11. From Four 'Til Late
            12. Hellhound On My Trail
            13. Malted Milk
            14. Milkcow's Calf Blues
            15. I'm A Steady Rollin'man
            16. Stones In My Passway
            17. Sweet Home Chicago
            18. Walking Blues
            19. Stop Breakin'down Blues
            20. Honeymoon Blues
            21. Little Queen Of Shades
            22. Me & The Devil Blues
            23. Preaching Blues (Up Jumpe
            24. Love In Vain

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Close to Perfect.......2003-12-19

            Robert Johnson is the King not only of Delta Blues, but Rock & Roll.

            You'll be tempted to think some of RJ's songs sound cliched until you realize that he *invented* those cliches -- specifically, the sounds popularized many years later by the Stones, Led Zeppelin and Eric Clapton. And when you consider how influential those guys were/are, it's not a big leap to see how RJ is possibly the most influential American musician ever.

            You'll also be amazed that these songs are played by one guitar, not two. Take a look at RJ's fingers on the cover of Complete Recordings and you'll understand. Pinky to thumb = at least 7 frets. Whoa.

            The only reason I say close to perfect is because this disc doesn't have the sizzling "If I Had Posession Over Judgement Day".

            Short of the Complete Recordings (which has all the alternate takes), this is the most complete RJ disc available. If you've never heard RJ or even the blues before, give it a shot. You won't be disappointed.

            5 out of 5 stars Excellent Single-Disc Collection.......2000-06-25

            The only disadvantage of the two-disc set of blues master Robert Johnson's complete recordings is that it includes all the alternate takes of his 29 songs. For guitarists and serious fans, the Complete Recordings is the one to buy. However, this single-disc set includes 24 of the 29 tracks, and is recommended for the more casual listener.

            Johnson did not compose many of these tunes, but rewrote existing songs with his own lyrics. These recordings stand out for Johnson's spine-chilling vocals and trail-blazing guitar work.

            If you have to have it all, and don't object to having almost every song repeated, the 2-disc box set is for you. However, if a less expensive but thorough compilation of Robert Johnson will do, this is the one to get.
            Hellhound on My Trail
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              		Hellhound on My Trail
              Robert Johnson
              Manufacturer: Delta
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B00002MLJD
              Release Date: 2000-05-18

              Tracks:

              1. Rambling On My Mind
              2. I Believe I'll Dust My Broom
              3. Phonograph Blues
              4. Terraplane Blues
              5. Kindhearted Woman Blues
              6. Sweet Home Chicago
              7. When You Got A Good Freind
              8. Come On In My Kitchen
              9. 32-20 Blues
              10. They're Red Hot
              11. If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day
              12. Crossroad Blues
              13. Preaching Blues
              14. Walking Blues
              15. From Four Till Late
              16. I'm A Steady Rollin' Man
              17. Stones In My Passway
              18. Drunken Hearted Man
              19. Hellhound On My Trail
              20. Honeymoon Blues
              21. Love In Vain
              22. Malted Milk
              23. Stop Breakin' Down Blues
              24. Travelling Riverside Blues
              25. Me And The Devil Blues

              Album Details

              25 Tracks from the Legendary Delta Blues Guitarist.

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