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The original version of Black Betty

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equalsqlequalsql Frets: 6263
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Just an interesting diversion for those interested.


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  • KittyfriskKittyfrisk Frets: 19543
    edited October 2022
    Huddie Ledbetter (Lead Belly), proper bluesman 1 
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  • EricTheWearyEricTheWeary Frets: 16463
    Without trying to pretend that I know the details off by heart  if you read the Wikipedia entry for Black Betty the song and even recorded versions predate LeadBelly’s well known version. The Ram Jam Band off by over 40 years. 
    Lots of interpretations of what it means as well. 
    Anyway, yes the Ram Jam version is an edit of the Starstruck version so it’s different, much more frantic than I remember? Just noticing something like phasing on the bass, very brave production choice for 1973. 
    Tipton is a small fishing village in the borough of Sandwell. 
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  • ReverendReverend Frets: 5239

    possibly the first recording 
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  • EricTheWearyEricTheWeary Frets: 16463
    https://youtu.be/c4XFXJSQQOI

    First known recording.
    Tipton is a small fishing village in the borough of Sandwell. 
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  • GoFishGoFish Frets: 1608
    Leadbelly was a hell of  songwriter. Up there with anyone.
    Ten years too late and still getting it wrong
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  • axisusaxisus Frets: 28355
    Pretty cool actually, I like that more expansive version.


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