You Are Well Covered, Robert Johnson Quiz

Answer: Cream (1968)

"I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees / Asked the Lord above "Have mercy, now save poor Bob, if you please""
It was originally recorded in April 1937. It has been covered by a number of artists including Eric, Clapton, Stephen Stills, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ry Cooder and Spirit. "Crossroads" was part of Cream's live performances. The song was part of the 1983 compilation album "Strange Brew: The Very Best of Cream".

Answer: Steve Miller Band (1973)

"You better come on in my kitchen / Well, it's goin' to be rainin' outdoors". The song was recorded by Robert Johnson in May 1937. It has been covered by artists such as Delaney, Bonnie & Friends, Paul Williams Set, Peter Thorup, Robert Lowery and Eric Clapton. The Steve Miller recording of the song first appeared on the 1973 album "The Joker".

Answer: Howlin' Wolf (1964)

"'m gettin' up soon in the mornin' / I believe I'll dust my broom".
The song was recorded by Johnson in March 1937. Some of the artists that have covered the song include Curtis Jones, Ike and Tina Turner, Earl Hooker, Taj Mahal and B.B.King. The song was part of Howlin' Wolf's live repertoire and was released in 1964 as part of the album "American Folk Blues Festival 1964" that featured various Blues legends.

Answer: Muddy Waters (1966)

"I got a kind hearted woman, do anything in this world for me / But these evil-hearted women, man, they will not let me be".
Johnson recorded the song in January 1937. Ralph McTell, Johnny Shines, The Youngbloods and Houston Stackhouse are some of the artists that have covered it. Muddy Waters' version appeared on the album "More Real Folk Blues" released in 1967.

Answer: Savoy Brown (1986)

"I got ramblin' / I got ramblin' on my mind".
Johnson released the song in April 1937. It has been covered, among others, by Paul Williams Set, Eric Clapton, Lucinda Williams, Amiga Blues Band and Rory Block. Savoy Brown included the song on their 1986 album "Slow Train".

Answer: Cowboy Junkies (1986)

"Early this morning / When you knocked upon my door".
The recording by Johnson is dated May 1938. Some of the artists that have covered the song include Tony McPhee, Joe Willie Wilkins, Dave Kelly and Paul Roland. The Cowboy Junkies include the song on their 1986 debut album "Whites Off Earth Now!!".

Answer: The Nighthawks (1974)

"Every time I'm walkin' down the streets / Some pretty mama start breakin' down with me".
Johnson's recording of the song appeared in January 1938. Sonny Boy Williamson, Forest City Joe, Rolling Stones and ZZ Top were among the artists that covered it. The cover by The Nighthawks appeared on the band's debut album "Rock 'n' Roll" that was released in 1974.

Answer: John Hammond (1975)

"And I feel so lonesome, you hear me when I moan / Who been drivin' my Terraplane for you since I been gone?" sung Johnson in January 1937. The song was covered by Paul Williams, Foghat, Jim Colegrove and Blind Will Dukes to name but a few. John Hammond's version appeared on the "Can't Beat The Kid" album released in 1975.

Answer: Johnny Winter (1969)

"When you got a good friend, that will stay right by your side / Give her all of your spare time, love and treat her right".
Johnson's recording of the song was released in 1961. John Hammond, Dave Kelly, Graham Hine and Gerry Groom are some of the artists that have covered it. Johnny Winter's version was included on his second album "Johnny Winter" that was released in 1969.

Answer: Rolling Stones (1969)

"I followed her to the station, with a suitcase in my hand / Well, it's hard to tell, it's hard to tell, when all your love's in vain".
February 1939 saw the release of the song by Robert Johnson. The Rolling Stones' version of the song "Love in Vain" was part of the 1969 album "Let it Bleed". Other artists that have covered the song include Bob Franke, Fjellis, Terry Garland, Eric Clapton and The Faces.