This week I selected "Cross Road Blues" by Robert Johnson. It definitely lived up to its name, as the 'cross road' is referred to multiple times throughout the song and the music gives off a strong 'blues' style.
The guitar and singing immediately caught my attention, as it sounds kind of thrown together in a way. I guess that is the style of music. It works, to be sure, as the song evokes a sense of sadness as the lyrics tell a story of sorts of going to the cross road searching for something - a lover, a ride, who knows what else. But everyone passes him by and seems not to know him. To me, it is interesting how something so random can be turned into a song, but it was also interesting to listen to and picture the events happening. I wonder if perhaps other songs in this genre also tell stories of sorts? If so, are they also about everyday events or do they discuss deeper topics? Maybe listening to songs about normal happenings makes the music more relatable.
I also noticed how lines are repeated throughout the song, and that could be due to the style of the music but also perhaps for effect. Overall, the tune is catchy, and Johnson's voice is unique, making it a very good blues song. While I am not a huge fan of the blues, I did enjoy listening to this song. It would be interesting to compare it to other songs with similar styles.