These Jimmie Rodgers tracks changed country music forever

Jimmie Rodgers, the country music legend, passed away recently, at the age of 87.

Rodgers had a successful career in music and movies, and had hits like ‘Honeycomb’ and ‘Kisses Sweeter Than Wine’. However, his career came to a halt after he suffered a serious head injury.

Born on September 8, 1897, Rodgers worked on a railroad. He shifted his focus to music after being tested positive for tuberculosis. Thus began the musical journey of this genius.

Here are five Jimmie Rodgers’ tracks that shaped country music.

Miss the Mississippi and You

This sentiment ballad is one of Rodgers’ biggest hits. It shows his versatility and diversity of his musical taste.

T. B. Blues

This song is the perfect example of an artist using their own experiences and real-life circumstances to make a perfect song. What’s great about the song is its reminder about the power of storytelling and Rodgers and his friends’ guitar picking skills.

Waiting for a Train

The song is about trains from the point of view of a retired brakesman. It makes sure to give the listener the feeling of an authentic folk tune. The music video, too, is far ahead of its time.

In the Jailhouse Now

Out about a year before the Great Depression began, the song provided some pleasure to the people who were struggling. The song is a classic about crime and sin.

Blue Yodel No. 9

This is the first major crossover moment in country music. The trumpet and piano coming from Louis Armstrong and Lil Hardin Armstrong do wonders.