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A geographical subgenre earmarked by a more relaxed, swinging feel than other styles of blues, Texas Blues encompasses a number of style variations and has a long, distinguished history. Its earliest incarnation occurred in the mid-'20s, featuring acoustic guitar work rich in filigree patterns -- almost an extension of the vocals rather than merely a strict accompaniment to it. This version of Texas blues embraced both the songster and country-blues traditions, with its lyrics relying less on affairs of the heart than other forms. The next stage of development in the region's sound came after World War II, bringing forth a fully electric style that featured jazzy, single-string soloing over predominantly horn-driven backing. The style stays current with a raft of regional performers primarily working in a small combo context. 

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01 Disgusted: Melvin Jackson 02 Sad Letter Blues: Melvin Jackson 03 Take It Easy: Nathaniel Terry 04 I Don't Know Why: Nathaniel Terry 05 Worried Life: Manny Nichols 06 No One To Love Me: Manny Nichols 07 Webb Love Me Mama: Boogie Bill 09 Howlin' Wolf Blues: Lightnin' Hopkins 10 Can't Get That Woman Off My Mind: Lightnin' Hopkins 11 Playboy Blues: J.D. Edwards 12 Hobo: J.D. Edwards 13 Sad And Lonely: James Bledsoe 14 Good Lookin' Woman: James Bledsoe 15 Boogie: Boogie Bill Webb Liberty LLR-8188: Released 1900