Influenced by Patton and others, this masterpiece built a unique legend (the Crossroad legend) with astonishing slide guitar and vocals. The urgent cry standing at the intersection, seemingly seeking salvation for the soul, symbolizes the magical and introspective aspects of the blues.
A 1968 cover by Cream, led by Eric Clapton. It translated Robert Johnson's acoustic blues into the vocabulary of electrified rock, defining the golden age of blues-rock.