After being rediscovered by the folk-blues community in the early '60s, Son House rose to the occasion and recorded this magnificent set of performances. Allowed to stretch out past the shorter running time of the original 78s, House turns in wonderful, steaming performances of some of his best-known material. On some tracks, House is supplemented by folk-blues researcher/musician Alan Wilson, who would later become a member of the blues-rock group Canned Heat and here plays some nice second guitar and harmonica on several cuts.
 
A truly classic album and an important part of Blues history, this album is 'a time capsule for one of blues most distinguished guitar players.
180 gram audiophile vinyl
 
A1 Death Letter 4:19
A2 Pearline 4:30
A3 Louise McGhee 6:12
A4 John The Revelator 2:29
A5 Empire State Express 3:38

B1 Preachin' Blues 6:43
B2 Grinning In Your Face 2:06
B3 Sundown 6:12
B4 Levee Camp Moan 9:23