Skip James

Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James (June 9, 1902 – October 3, 1969) was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. AllMusic stated: "Coupling an oddball guitar tuning set against eerie, falsetto vocals, James' early recordings could make the hair stand up on the back of your neck." 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! (Remastered 2024) - 2024-06-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Special Rider - 2024-04-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Delta Blues Chronicles - Skip James Early Years Anthology - 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000000Z

The Blues History - Skip James - 2023-02-07T00:00:00.000000Z

The Complete 1931 Sessions - 2022-09-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Special Rider Blues - Skip James in the 30's - 2021-10-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Hard Luck Blues - 2021-10-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Skip Talking - 2021-09-10T00:00:00.000000Z

I'm so Glad - 2018-07-31T00:00:00.000000Z

Worried Blues - 2017-07-21T00:00:00.000000Z

50 YEARS Mississippi Blues in Bentonia - 2017-01-24T00:00:00.000000Z

I'm So Glad: The Rediscovered Recordings - 2016-05-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Live At The Cafe Au Go Go - 2014-07-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Skip James - 2014-05-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Vanguard Visionaries - 2007-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Legends Of Country Blues: The Complete Pre-War Recordings Of Skip James (Disc A) - 2006-04-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Rare And Unreleased - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Hard Time Killin' Floor - 2005-06-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Skip James Live 1964 & 1966 - 2005-03-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Skip James Live Vol. 2 Bloomington 1968 Part 1 - 2005-03-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Blues From The Delta - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Complete Early Recordings 1930 (1994 Remastered) - 1994-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Today! - 1966-11-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Presenting Skip James - 1931-05-27T00:00:00.000000Z

I'm So Glad (Live) - 2020-01-27T00:00:00.000000Z