Episode 166: “Crossroads” by Cream
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Johnson's Life and Work
In 1936, Johnson auditioned for Vocalian Records and went to San Antonio. The record company weren't interested in Johnson's performances of Gene Autry or Jimmy Rogers' songs. They wanted original material, not the covers of pop hits that made up the bulk of Johnson's performances. In these initial sessions, over the course of a few days, Johnson recorded 16 songs, two takes of each.
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