It’s widely regarded that American blues singer-songwriter Robert Johnson was born on this day 1911. The influential blue musician was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi and famously sold his soul to the devil at a Mississippi crossroads. Johnson’s music was mostly recorded between 1936 and 1937, with tracks including Cross Road Blues, Love In Vain and Sweet Home Chicago.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1342 08/05/2020
The 1995 Scot Walker album Tilt celebrates 25th anniversary today! After an 11-year absence, the LP was the first of a trilogy, with The Drift and Bish Bosch. Haunting and bleak are two words overused in reviews, but blimey they applied to this LP. How do you rate? |
 No.975 08/05/2019
The 1989 Simple Minds album Street Fighting Years is 30 years old today! Produced by Trevor Horn, the LP received mixed reviews. Includes the UK Number One single Belfast Child, and This Is Your Land, and Mandela Day. A political grandiose affair. Your thoughts? |
 No.610 08/05/2018
The 1977 Steely Dan album Aja is the band’s best-selling album. The album is immaculately produced and recorded and features around 40 musicians. Includes the singles Peg, Deacon Blues and Josie. A jazz-rock masterpiece! |
 No.245 08/05/2017
Lost on You by LP. Laura Pergolizzi aka LP impressed on Later With Jools Holland. Love No Witness and title track Lost On You. Do you like LP? |