About Blues
Blues is a genre of music that blends elements of African-American spirituals, work songs, and field hollers, being a big inspiration behind R&B, jazz, soul and more genres.
Originating from African-American bands in the 1860s, blues is described by a distinctive 12-bar chord progression, minor key scales, and soulful vocals.
Lyrically, it often explores themes of hardship, love, and loss, often involving topics such as poverty, racism, heartbreak, and personal struggles. Blues musicians often use vivid imagery and metaphors to express their emotions and experiences.
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Hot on Blues
- Work Song by Hozier
- You Know I'm No Good by Amy Winehouse
- Redemption Song by Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Gravity by John Mayer
- The House of the Rising Sun by The Animals
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room by John Mayer
- Я+СВАЯЛ (I+SVAYAL) by Boulevard Depo
- Someone New by Hozier
- Don't Let Me Down by The Beatles
- Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday
- Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin
- Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton
- Almost (Sweet Music) by Hozier
- Wicked Game by Chris Isaak
- Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
- Shades of Cool by Lana Del Rey
- cowboy like me by Taylor Swift
- Night Moves by Bob Seger
- Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers
- River by Leon Bridges
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