The Blues
 
 
	"Standin' at the crossroads, risin' sun goin' down
Standin' at the crossroads baby, the risin' sun goin' down
I believe to my soul now, po' Bob is sinkin'
down"
 
-Robert Johnson, Blues Singer/Guitarist
From "Crossroad Blues" recorded in 1936 

You can e-mail me at: MusicTeacherMcGorry@gmail.com
 


The blues came from America and the experience of slaves.  In the 19th century, slaves created blues songs in the fields of the plantations.  It can also be traced back to the rhythms of Africa.  The blues is a simple, yet very deep music, about self-expression.  It was the foundation for much of the music we hear today.  Learn more on this site.  

                                    You may find yourself singing the blues.  

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Duke Ellington

(Find out who he was)

 

YouTube Video of C-Jam Blues

 

or, see it on Daily Motion (works inside school)


 

 

 

 

  

Blues Singer Billie Holiday (Find out who she was)

 

Hear Billie Holiday Sing (You Tube) 


  

 

 

 

 

Blues Musician Robert Johnson

  

 

 

 

 

The Blues Brothers Movie (Trailer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blues Videos & Pics

    History, Pictures, and Sound Clips of the Blues 
2 minute video history of the blues (You Tube)

 

 

Some Blues Piano (YouTube)


Science & The Blues:  

See a High School Physics teacher interview a blues musician about playing his instrument.

 

George Gershwin 

"Rhapsody in Blue" Animated Short Movie

 

"Rhapsody in Blue" Live Concert with Marcus Roberts on piano

 

"Summertime" - Ella Fitzgerald sings Gershwin

 

"Summertime" - Fantasia Barrino from American Idol

 

Meet a Musician (Video Interview)

  PBS 

Jazz Kids (Cool games & information about Jazz musicians)

 

 

 

 

 

Blues In Poetry (YouTube of Langston Hughes "The Weary Blues.")

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teenage Blues Musician!!! Check him out!