VA - 12 Bar Blues (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3+CD4.

12 BAR BLUES

VA - 12 Bar Blues (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3+CD4.

The 12-bar blues, a chord progression that is central to the genre of blues, has had a profound impact on popular music. Its popularity can be attributed to its simplicity and versatility. It serves as the backbone of countless blues, rock, and jazz compositions, and is found in various genres of music, not just Blues.

The reason for its lasting appeal lies in its structure. The 12-bar blues progression provides a clear sense of balance and allows other instruments time to develop longer melodies. This repetitive pattern, despite its simplicity, offers a canvas for compelling storytelling and emotional expression. The blues progression has a distinctive form in lyrics, phrase, chord structure, and duration. In its basic form, it is predominantly based on the I, IV, and V chords of a key.

The origins of the 12-bar blues can be traced back to African musical traditions brought to America through slavery. These traditions emphasized repetitive patterns and call-and-response vocals, which laid the foundation for the structure of the 12-bar blues. The blues originated from a combination of work songs, spirituals, and early southern country music. It was first written down by W.C. Handy, an African American composer and band leader.

The first published piece of music in the 12-bar blues style was “Memphis Blues” in 1912, a composition by W.C. Handy. However, the Beatles’ instrumental “12-Bar Original”, recorded in 1965, is one of the earliest examples of a 12-bar blues track. Its commercial release in 1996 underscores the enduring influence of the 12-bar blues. (B)

Here are 80 12 bar blues tracks that we all know. For some I have used cover versions oof th original with delightful differences and for others I have use two versions of the same song to see how these songs were interpreted from different artists. Also, I have kept the tracks chronological order based on their released dates so you can travel through the changes of time. The 12-bar blues form has stood the test of time. Its simplicity and emotional depth resonate with listeners across generations. Enjoy!

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Track lists

CD01

01 Robert Johnson - Sweet Home Chicago 3:02 1936

02 Nite Owls - Memphis Blues 2:36 1938

03 Margie Day - Little Red Rooster 3:04 1950

04 Little Walter - Juke 2:45 1952

05 Elvis Presley - That S All Right Mama 1:56 1954

06 Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock 2:07 1954

07 Bill Haley & His Comets - Shake Rattle & Roll 2:34 1955

08 T-Bone Walker - T-Bone Shuffle 2:47 1955

09 Little Richard - Tutti Frutti 2:23 1955

10 Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues 2:51 1956

11 Little Walter - Who 2:24 1956

12 Little Richard - Good Golly, Miss Molly 2:06 1956

13 Bo Diddley - Before You Accuse Me 3:54 1957

14 Billy Riley & The Little Green Men - Red Hot 2:31 1957

15 Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode 2:41 1958

16 Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City 2:25 1959

17 Jimmy Reed - Baby, What You Want Me To Do 2:27 1960

18 Chuck Berry - Let It Rock 1:47 1960

19 John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom 2:32 1961

20 Los Torpedos - Ice Cream Man 3:11 1963

CD02

21 Howlin’ Wolf - Killing Floor 2:51 1964

22 Beatles - 12-Bar Original (1965 Mono Mix) 6:45 1965

23 James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good) 2:46 1964

24 Rolling Stones - Little Red Rooster 3:03 1964

25 Rolling Stones - Route 66 2:21 1964

26 Bob Dylan - She Belongs To Me 2:48 1965

27 Albert King - Crosscut Saw 2:49 1966

28 Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs - Red Hot 2:17 1966

29 John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers With Eric Clapton - All Your Love 3:36 1967

30 Jimi Hendrix - Red House 10:33 1967

31 Cream - Strange Brew 2:46 1967

32 Grateful Dead - Viola Lee Blues 10:13 1967

33 Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - Sure 'nuff 'n Yes I Do - Safe As Milk 2:09 1967

34 Cream - Crossroads 4:18 1968

35 Beatles - Yer Blues 4:13 1968

36 Bakerloo - Bring It On Home 4:18 1969

37 Led Zeppelin - Cant' Quit You Baby 4:24 1969

38 Canned Heat - Goin' Up The Country 2:48 1969

39 Creedence Clearwater Revival - Good Golly, Miss Molly 2:44 1969

40 B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone 5:24 1969

CD03

41 Beatles - For You Blue 2:32 1970

42 Derek And The Dominos - Have You Ever Loved A Woman 6:54 1970

43 Guess Who - Humpty's Blues 5:18 1970

44 Canned Heat - Let's Work Together 2:45 1970

45 Beatles - One After 909 2:55 1970

46 Doors - Roadhouse Blues 4:03 1970

47 Freddie King - Going Down 3:22 1971

48 Led Zeppelin - Rock And Roll 3:40 1971

49 Marc Bolan & T.Rex - Lean Woman Blues 3:00 1971

50 Procol Harum - Whiskey Train 5:08 1971

51 Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle 3:29 1972

52 Chain - Blues With A Feeling 4:47 1973

53 Johnny Winter - Rock Me Baby 3:51 1973

54 Wet Willie - She Caught The Katy (And Lef Me A Mule To Ride) 3:18 1973

55 Lynyrd Skynyrd - Call Me The Breeze 5:08 1974

56 AC/Dc - The Jack 5:48 1975

57 Zztop - Tush 2:15 1975

58 Pat Travers - Boom, Boom (Out Go The Lights) 3:12 1976

59 Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign 2:49 1978

60 Beatles - 12-Bar Original (Complete) 7:21 1965

CD04

61 George Thorogood & The Destroyers - Move It On Over (Hank Williams) 4:24 1978

62 Stevie Ray Vaughan - Pride And Joy (1978) 3:00 1978

63 Nrbq - 12 Bar Blues 2:49 1983

64 Bill Wyman - Baby, Please Don't Go 2:36 1985

65 U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For 4:38 1987

66 Albert Collins - Iceman 5:02 1991

67 Buddy Guy - Mustang Sally 4:47 1991

68 Eric Clapton - Hey Hey 3:46 1992

69 Eric Clapton - Walkin' Blues 3:36 1992

70 Muddy Waters - Hoochie Coochie Man 2:53 1993

71 Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason 4:28 1995

72 B.B. King - Ten Long Years (With Eric Clapton) 4:40 2000

73 The King - The House Is Rockin' 2:27 2000

74 Mary Lee's Corvette - Buckets Of Rain 3:54 2002

75 Delta Moon - Preachin' Blues 3:34 2002

76 White Stripes - Ball And Biscuit 7:17 2003

77 Drive-By Truckers - Carl Perkins' Cadillac 5:26 2004

78 Johnny Winter - Dust My Broom 6:01 2011

79 John Mayer - Something Like Olivia 3:01 2012

80 Rolling Stone - Blue And Lonesome 3:07 2016

81 K.C. & The Sunshine Band - Boogie Shoes (Bonus) 2:12 1990

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