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Huddie William Ledbetter (/ ˈ h j uː d i / HYOO-dee; January 1888 [1] [2] or 1889 [3] – December 6, 1949), [1] better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues singer notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced, including his renditions of "In the Pines" (also known as "Where Did You Sleep Last Night ...
Midnight Special is an album by Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, and Cisco Houston, recorded in 1946 and released as an album in 1947. In October 1946, Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, and Cisco Houston went into the studio to record for producer Moe Asch. [1] They recorded eight tracks, six of which were released to the public.
Midnight Special" (Roud 6364) is a traditional folk song thought to have originated among prisoners in the American South. [1] The song refers to the passenger train Midnight Special and its "ever-loving light." The song is historically performed in the country-blues style from the viewpoint of the prisoner and has been performed by many artists.
"Ain't It a Shame to Go Fishin' on a Sunday" [1] "Alabama Bound" "Alberta" "Amazing Grace" "Army Life" (see "I Don't Want No More of Army Life") "Backslider, Fare Thee Well" "Baby don't you Love me No More" "Backwater Blues" "Becky Dean" "Big Fat Woman" "Birmingham Jail" "Black Betty" "Black Girl" (trad.) (see "In the Pines") "Black Snake Moan"
The Midnight Special and Other Southern Prison Songs was originally released a three-disc collection of 78 rpm records, catalog number Victor P-50. All tracks were recorded at Victor Studios in New York City on June 15 and 17, 1940. [1]: 298–300 An image of the original 78 record from Lead Belly's Victor album.
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Melodies and guitar chords transcribed by Peggy Seeger. New York: Doubleday, 1960. The Rainbow Sign. New York: Duell, Sloan and Pierce, 1959. Leadbelly: A Collection of World Famous Songs by Huddie Ledbetter. Edited with John A. Lomax. Hally Wood, Music Editor. Special note on Lead Belly's 12-string guitar by Pete Seeger. New York: Folkways ...
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