The Steve James Songbook - Original Roots and Blues from a Fingerstyle and Slide Legend

The Steve James Songbook: Original Roots and Blues from a Fingerstyle and Slide Legend is a guitar songbook celebrating the original roots and blues music of Steve James (1950-2023), a legendary musician, singer-songwriter, and storyteller. Created for guitarists, song collectors, roots music enthusiasts, and fans of Steve James, this collection brings together music, lyrics, and personal reflections in a rich portrait of an influential American roots artist. This edition features 20 original songs presented with complete guitar parts in standard notation and tablature, along with lyrics and the stories behind the songs. Readers get to know Steve James and his music through his own words and those of longtime collaborators Del Rey and Elijah Wald, creating more than a traditional songbook-it is a musical and biographical collection that preserves the voice, humor, and perspective of a celebrated roots artist. The carefully notated guitar parts allow musicians to explore Steve James's distinctive approach to roots, blues, fingerstyle, and slide guitar traditions while connecting directly with the songs that defined his career. The inclusion of lyrics and historical context provides additional depth, making the collection valuable for playing, repertoire building, musical reference, performance preparation, and appreciation of American roots music. Song List: Birmingham Steel * County Line Road * Fast Texas * Folk Radio * Freestone County Blues * The Gina Reel * I Love My Guitar * Saturday Night in Jail * Sonny Payne * Stack Lee's Blues (Parts 1 & 2) * Willie's Place * and more Ideal for guitarists, song collectors, roots music enthusiasts, and fans of Steve James's legacy, this collection serves as both a practical music resource and a lasting tribute to an acclaimed performer and songwriter. This songbook provides an engaging and memorable connection to the music and stories of Steve James.
ASIN: 1936604515
VSKU: BVV.1936604515.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:James, Steve
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use