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Hellhound On My Trail is one of the most celebrated performances attributed to Robert Johnson, a cornerstone in the history of blues. The track and Johnson’s broader catalog have influenced generations of musicians across rock, blues, and beyond. This page offers a concise biography, highlights from Johnson’s discography, and a preview of upcoming touring appearances related to the legacy of this pivotal artist.

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Biography and discography are drawn from JOHNSON’s enduring catalog, including legendary releases like King of the Delta Blues Singers (1961) and The Complete Recordings (1990), which collected 29 known songs and earned a Grammy for Best Historical Album in 1991. The Robert Johnson Blues Foundation continues to steward Johnson’s legacy, ensuring the music remains accessible and celebrated. For upcoming appearances and educational programs inspired by Johnson’s work, check official artist pages and venue listings where tribute and lineage performances occur.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Hellhound On My Trail

  • Hellhound On My Trail (1937) is one of Robert Johnson’s most celebrated blues performances and a cornerstone of his legacy.
  • The Complete Recordings (Columbia/Legacy, 1990) collected Johnson’s 29 known songs plus alternate takes; it won a Grammy in 1991 for Best Historical Album and helped propel Johnson to lasting fame. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Complete_Recordings_%28Robert_Johnson_album%29?utm_source=openai))
  • Johnson was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame (1983) for songs like Hell Hound on My Trail; multiple Johnson tracks are cited among the most influential blues/Rock & Roll era works. ([blues.org](https://blues.org/blues_hof_inductee/hell-hound-on-my-trail-robert-johnson-arcvocalion-1937/?utm_source=openai))
  • Major Johnson compilations include King of the Delta Blues Singers (1961) and King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II (1970); a 2011 centennial reissue (The Centennial Collection) updated the master/alternate-take presentation. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_the_Delta_Blues_Singers?utm_source=openai))
  • The Centennial Collection (2011) by Sony Legacy updates Johnson’s master/alternate takes across 42 tracks; a dedicated Centennial Edition followed the 1990 box set. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-centennial-collection/432748889?utm_source=openai))
  • Terraplane Blues was a regional (not national) hit in 1937; Cross Road Blues/other Johnson singles did not chart on contemporary national charts. ([fr.wikipedia.org](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terraplane_Blues?utm_source=openai))

The records

Hellhound On My Trail Discography

  • The Centennial Collection
    2011 · Sony Legacy
  • The Complete Recordings
    1990 · Columbia/Legacy
  • King of the Delta Blues Singers
    1961 · Columbia
  • King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II
    1970 · Columbia

The hits

Top Hellhound On My Trail Songs

  • Terraplane Blues
    1937 · Regional hit
  • Cross Road Blues
    1937 · Did not chart
  • Come On in My Kitchen
    1937 · Did not chart
  • They're Red Hot
    1937 · Did not chart
  • I Believe I'll Dust My Broom
    1937 · Did not chart

Biography and discography are drawn from JOHNSON’s enduring catalog, including legendary releases like King of the Delta Blues Singers (1961) and The Complete Recordings (1990), which collected 29 known songs and earned a Grammy for Best Historical Album in 1991. The Robert Johnson Blues Foundation continues to steward Johnson’s legacy, ensuring the music remains accessible and celebrated. For upcoming appearances and educational programs inspired by Johnson’s work, check official artist pages and venue listings where tribute and lineage performances occur.

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