{"product_id":"csr-8139","title":"Jo Stafford - Ballad of the Blues (1959) Vinyl LP • Kansas City Memphis Blues","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e CSR-8139\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1950s, American Folk, Ballad, Spiritual, Traditional Folk, Vocal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSpecial Re-issue sticker on front. Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front\/back); discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBlues Is An Old, Old Story\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Blues Is A Tale Of Trouble\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Blues Is A Traveling Thing\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTimes Change And Things Change\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eBallad of the Blues,\u003c\/span\u003e by Jo Stafford, is a sophisticated concept album that traces the origins and evolution of the blues through four themed medleys, blending traditional spirituals, folk songs, and classic blues standards into a cohesive narrative journey. Uniquely structured with original connecting material composed by her husband Paul Weston and featuring lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, the album is neither a strict historical account nor a pure collection of authentic blues but a creative pop-jazz interpretation, backed by Paul Weston's orchestra and the vocal harmonies of The Starlighters. Historically significant as an early and influential example of the blues-themed concept album by a major pop vocalist, it is often regarded by critics and fans as one of Stafford's career pinnacles and helped inspire similar projects by contemporaries like Peggy Lee and Kay Starr. Standout tracks and fan favorites include the haunting renditions of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eNobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eKansas City Blues,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eMemphis Blues,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHe's Gone Away,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eLover Man,\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eBlues in the Night,\u003c\/span\u003e praised for Stafford's emotive delivery and the seamless transitions. The album showcases Stafford's versatility in tackling the blues genre with conviction, despite her primary background in traditional pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793763627289,"sku":"CSR-8139","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-jo_stafford-ballad_of_the_blues.jpg?v=1783554606","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/csr-8139","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}