ROBERT JOHNSON - I Believe I'll Dust My Broom / Dead Shrimp Blues

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: P10-7025
Barcode: 4995879070253
Release Date: 22 May 2026
Genre: Blues

A. I Believe I'll Dust My Broom
B. Dead Shrimp Blues

★Reissue from the original 78rpm
★Includes the legendary “I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom,” later immortalized by Elmore James and foundational to electric blues
★Showcases Robert Johnson’s groundbreaking guitar technique translating boogie-woogie piano into solo guitar performance

“I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom” is one of Robert Johnson’s most iconic recordings, later made even more famous by Elmore James’ legendary interpretation, which helped establish the signature “broom style” in blues music. The track brilliantly translates boogie-woogie piano bass patterns into a single-guitar performance, showcasing Johnson’s extraordinary technique.

“Dead Shrimp Blues” is often interpreted as a metaphor for sexual impotence, with Johnson’s emotionally resonant vocal delivery adding a sense of haunting emptiness to the track.