113 Elmore James (1918-1963) “Dust My Broom” 1951

James revived Robert Johnson’s standard. His “originality lay in his powerful style with the bottleneck” to create “one of the most exciting sounds in blues history.” He was apparently unaware of his tremendous influence on British rock bands when he died of a heart attack (Encyclopedia of the Blues). Fleetwood Mac recorded the song in 1968. Listed on the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. 

Elmore James "Dust My Broom"