(March 2022) Episode 394 is REVEREND GARY DAVIS. Also known as Blind Gary Davis, he was one of the great finger-picking blues guitarists from the Piedmont tradition, as well as in a ragtime style. He became a minister and moved to New York City, so much of his songs have gospel themes.
Favorite album: Harlem Street Singer, Trying to Get Home
Favorite instrumental album: The Guitar & Banjo of Reverend Gary Davis
Favorite song: Samson and Delilah (If I Had My Way)
Compared to expectations: same
Recommendation: a quality way to listen to the blues
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