82 Blues Backing Tracks

The backing tracks below may be downloaded and used for any purpose, with no restrictions whatsoever. Except for "The Thrill Is Gone" and "Stormy Monday Blues," they are all in the 12-bar blues format. The tracks that are for drums alone also follow the 12-bar form. This project was funded by the University of Iowa Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. The research assistants were Justin LeDuc and Harlan Muir.

Whose Beer Blues
Key of C.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

What's Your Sign Blues
Key of C.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Usual Blues
Key of E.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Too Good For Me Blues
Key of Bb.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

The Thrill Is Gone
Key of C.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Stormy Monday Blues
Key of G.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Snatch It Back and Hold It
Key of G.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Side Eye Blues
Key of E.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Mr. Goecke Blues
Key of D.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Messin' With the Kid
Key of C.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Hopped Up Blues
Key of D.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Hoodoo Man Blues
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Holy Ghost Blues
Key of Bb.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Extra Sensory Blues
Key of C.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Easy, Baby
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

East Chicago Blues
Key of D.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Cut My Grass Blues
Key of Bb.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Cussed Out Blues
Key of C.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Crosscut Saw
Key of B.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
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Class A Blues
Key of D.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Cheerleader Blues
Key of D.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Cat Barf Blues
Key of C.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Cafeteria Blues
Key of D.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Brown Shoes Blues
Key of C.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

5E3 Blues
Key of E.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Becker Communications Building.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Where's My Pants Blues
Key of C.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Rainy Gravy Blues
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Make Me Tardy Blues
Key of Bb.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Last El Stop Blues
Key of G.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Dumb Dog Blues
Key of E.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Body Language Blues
Key of F.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Backdoor Buzzer Blues
Key of D.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Snoring Cat Blues
Key of D.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Transcendental Blues
Key of C.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

East Pasco Blues
Key of Bb.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Bubble Gum Blues
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Good Girl Blues
Key of G.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Steak at Ronny's Blues
Key of F.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Blind Oyster Blues
Key of E.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, electric piano; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Non-Compliant Blues
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Face Time Blues
Key of F.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Big Tipper Blues
Key of G.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Man Child Blues
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Cold Call Blues
Key of F.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Cupcake Blues
Key of G.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Door To Door Blues
Key of F.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Working That Mojo Blues
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Expired Tags Blues
Key of F.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Take It Down A Little Blues
Key of G.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Respect My Cat Blues
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Sucker Punch Blues
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: H i-fi

Step On It Blues
Key of F.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums..
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Moron Blues
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Call Me A Cab Blues
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Baby Talk Blues
Key of G.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Walk That Poodle Blues
Key of F.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Mojo Working Blues
Key of F.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Mannish Boy Blues
Key of E.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Stomp and Bawl Blues
Key of A.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Bumper to Bumper Blues
Key of G.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

We Need To Talk Blues
Key of F.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Post Modern Blues
Key of G.
Jon Klinkowitz, guitar; Nate Basinger, organ; Drew Morton, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 1.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Recidivism Blues
Gene Swift, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Bass recorded by Doug Wood at Woodshar Studio, Salt Lake City.
Drums recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Semantic Blues
Gene Swift, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Bass recorded by Doug Wood at Woodshar Studio, Salt Lake City.
Drums recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Downloads: Hi-fi

Shown the Door Blues
Gene Swift, bass; Justin LeDuc, drums.
Bass recorded by Doug Wood at Woodshar Studio, Salt Lake City.
Drums recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Downloads: Hi-fi

ALL CAPS BLUES
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
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Easter Bunny Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
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Float My Boat Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
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Gimme Gimme Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
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Left Turn Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Justin LeDuc, drums.
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Speed Trap Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Justin LeDuc, drums.
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Wrong Again Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Justin LeDuc, drums.
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Smoke Free Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Justin LeDuc, drums.
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Under Age Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Justin LeDuc, drums.
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South Loop Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Justin LeDuc, drums.
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Rear Ended Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Justin LeDuc, drums.
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Ladies' Night Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Justin LeDuc, drums.
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Slide Rule Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Justin LeDuc, drums.
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Tenure Clock Blues
Recorded by Harlan Muir in the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios, Studio 2.
Justin LeDuc, drums.
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If you have questions or comments, email me at: lawrence-fritts@uiowa.edu.