Talking blues is a style that originated on the late twenties and is typified by sing speak vocals over top of a repeated guitar part. Woodie Guthrie used this style as the basis for a lot of his songs, and later Bob Dylan, as well as many others who continue to carry the style forward. Here's three fine examples for you today.MP3: Bob Dylan - Talking World War III Blues
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MP3: John Wesley Harding - Talking Return Of The Great Folk Scare Blues
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MP3: Todd Snider - Talking Seattle Grunge Rock Blues
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