From the Freegal Files

If you are unfamiliar with Freegal, it is a service provided through the DC Public Library that allows you to download three mp3s per week, which are then yours to keep forever — they do not need to be returned and they will never expire.

In honor of Black History Month, check out Freegal's collection of Blues classics.  We have highlighted some great selections here, but you can find more by logging into Freegal with your DC Public Library card here and selecting "Blues" under the genre tab.

	Key Tracks:   Sweet Home Chicago Cross Road Blues Love in Vain Walkin' Blues
Robert Johnson - King of the Delta Blues
	Key Tracks:   The Midnight Special Alberta Whoa! Back Buck! Sail on, Little Girl, Sail on
Leadbelly - Take This Hammer
	Key Tracks   Crazy Blues U Need Some Lovin' Blues Mean Daddy Blues Keep a Song in Your Soul
Mamie Smith - Crazy Blues: The Best of Mamie Smith
	Key Tracks:   John the Revelator Dark Was the Night - Cold Was the Ground It's Nobody's Fault but Mine The Soul of a Man
Blind Willie Johnson - Dark Was the Night
	Key Tracks:   Nobody's Business but Mine Lonesome Blues I'm Satisfied My Creole Belle
Mississippi John Hurt - Make Me a Pallet
	Key Tracks   Stormy Weather Come Up and See Me Some Time Harlem on My Mind Thief in the Night
Ethel Waters - The Incomparable Ethel Waters
	Key Tracks:   Shake Your Money Maker Fine Little Mama The Sky is Crying Stranger Blues
Elmore James - Shake Your Money Maker

If you need help using Freegal, check out these links on the library's website:

• Tips on Downloading Music from Freegal
• Freegal Music FAQ