The Blood Of Others finds Bruce Cockburn, at 81, turning to the songs that shaped him rather than his own. Produced by longtime collaborator Colin Linden, the 15-track collection is a not-quite covers album in which every song is reworked and reinterpreted. The title borrows from a Simone de Beauvoir novel, which Cockburn felt suited an album of songs he didn't write.
The material ranges from old gospel tunes like "Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down" to ragtime-flavored blues such as "Buddy Bolden's Blues" and Mississippi John Hurt's "Louis Collins." Cockburn brings his growling vocals and fine guitar playing to each one, and a sunny, strolling arrangement can sit comfortably over a dark lyric. It is a reflective addition to his catalog, and it shows the folk, blues, and gospel roots behind his songwriting.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Sunset Blvd Records
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 10/16/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down
A2. As Time Goes By
A3. Buddy's Bolden Blues
A4. You Belong To Me
B1. That's All Right
B2. Four Strong Winds
B3. God Bless' The Child
B4. Louis Collins
C1. Yellow Dog Blues
C2. Fare Thee Well
C3. I'll Be Seing You
D1. Laplegged Drunk Again
D2. One For My Baby
D3. Les Feuilles Mortes
D4. Peace In The Valley
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