THE BLUES

What is "the blues?" The blues is a type of music originated by African Americans, and has been called America's greatest art form. The blues is a feeling as well as a genre of music. Everybody gets the blues. It typically follows the 12 bar blues progression, and the call and response pattern of vocals and music. The blues have influenced all types of music in the world today ranging from jazz to classical. Albert Collins was a bluesman from Texas. Texas produced a unique style of blues. Texas blues blends many types of popular music which is obvious in Collins' playing style. When I'm feeling down, I like to listen to the blues. It makes me feel as though my problems are not so bad. It reminds me that I'm not the only one who has problems.

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