Blind Willie McTell:

Atlanta Twelve String:(1972)

A unique, and sophisticated purveyor of the twelve string guitar with a strong voice that carried the ghosts of his time, is one way to describe Blind Willie McTell. Another, is to say he was a polished entertainer who catered to his audience. Either way you're talking about a giant. I found out about McTell through Bob Dylan when I was about fourteen. Now growing up in a rural area in the pre-internet civilization of America, it was hard to find some old Blues records. So I carried the name, Blind Willie McTell, in my mind through countless record shops until I came across this collection of songs in Santa Cruz, CA. 

Now listen to some Blind Willie McTell.