Posted by Kernix on 01/10/06 21:56

Seth Jackson wrote:
> On 10 Jan 2006 11:09:36 -0800, "Kernix" <jimkernicky@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Also, I think of lot of Grateful Dead covers were traditionals: Deep
> >Elem Blues, C. C. Rider (may be Big Bill Broonzy's though), Dark
> >Hollow, Cold Rain & Snow, Don't Ease Me In, Going Down The Road (also
> >may be Big Bill Broonzy), Hey Pocky Way, New Orleans' Aiko Aiko,
> >Peggy-O, Samson & Delilah blues classic, Staggerlee, Sittin' on Top of
> >the World, We bid you Goodnight, Jack A Roe, See That My Grave is Kept
> >Clean... Also, check the songs on Dylan's 1st Album.
>
> Of the above, Samson and Delilah is not a traditional. It is credited
> to the Rev. Gary Davis.

Rev Gary's version is the best if you ask me, but I don't think it's
his. I would need to research that, but it's time for me to leave work.


>
>I'm also doubtful about C.C. Rider being a
>
> traditional.

Big Bill Broonzy had a fabulous version - late 20's. I'm pretty
positive that's trad also, but would have to research it.

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