Hello world. By request here is another mix.
I present ephemera from 1900 onwards, random sounds and songs that seem to work well together.
The star of the show is Huddie William Ledbetter (better known as “Lead Belly”), a man who gave the expression ‘larger than life’ meaning. Imprisoned several times for assault and murder, each time he made it out to continue his love of music. After being ‘discovered’ by musicologist – John Lomax – Leadbelly went on the road as his driver and guide to the deep south.
That is the short story, and long version is even more colourful. Why his life hasn’t been tuned into a splashy bio-pic is beyond me.
Lead Belly – Linin’ Track and Ain’t You Glad (The Blood Done Signed My Name)
The Byrds – Cowgirl In The Sand
I can’t find video of the Byrds performing the song, so you will have to make do with Neil Young.
https://youtu.be/zAFgbKX25ZY
Tom T. Hall – That’s How I Got to Memphis
Tom T. Hall was a fabulous story teller. This rather sad (and poorly recorded) video has him talking about the song.
Jerry Lee Lewis – Little Queenie
The song resonates of course because of his marriage to a young bride. It seems to have been a love match with the age disparity not remarkable for his time and place.
Derrell Felts – Too Much Lovin’ (Goin’ On)
The Growlers – Ol Rat Race
Merry Clayton – Southern Man
More Neil Young.
Pure X – Heaven
Josef K – Chance Meeting
Jennifer – I Am Waiting (orig. The Rolling Stones)
Toy Factory – Little Girl
Alice Swoboda – Potter’s Field
Alice Swoboda :: Potter’s Field
Karen Lafferty – No Time For Jesus
Mouse & The Traps – A Public Execution
Melanie – Steppin
Janine – Does The Sun Still Shine
Ill Wind – Dark World
Alex Winston – Locomotive (2KHz session)
Violent Femmes – Kiss Off (demo)
Saint Rich – You Ain’t Worth The Night
Twin Peaks – Strawberry Smoothie
The Byrds but heavier.