Song of the Day: Blind Willie McTell, “Statesboro Blues”

John Holton Song of the Day May 5, 2022May 4, 2022 1 Minute

Blues singer-songwriter William Samuel "Blind Willie" McTell was born on this day in 1898. He was a twelve-string fingerpicking Piedmont blues guitarist who recorded 149 songs from 1927 until his death in 1959. "Statesboro Blues" was later covered by Taj Mahal and The Allman Brothers Band.

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Published May 5, 2022May 4, 2022

9 thoughts on “Song of the Day: Blind Willie McTell, “Statesboro Blues””

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Birgit says:

May 8, 2022 at 13:33

It just shows how many Rock songs started from such early songs. I love this but I am one for this Old music

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1. John Holton says:
  
  May 8, 2022 at 22:46
  
  A lot of musicians have covered this one. My next Battle of the Bands (next Sunday) will be ab out them…
  
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Dan Antion says:

May 7, 2022 at 11:22

There’s a potential battle of the bands – I’m voting for Allman Brothers, but…

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1. John Holton says:
  
  May 7, 2022 at 12:06
  
  I’d probably pair The Allmans against Taj Mahal, but that’s an idea….
  
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Badfinger (Max) says:

May 5, 2022 at 16:00

Just excellent! I do know the Taj Mahal and The Allman Brothers version better but this is great!

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1. John Holton says:
  
  May 5, 2022 at 16:24
  
  It’s always good to hear the original, especially when you hear how close the covers are.
  
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  1. Badfinger (Max) says:
    
    May 5, 2022 at 16:26
    
    Yea…I’m re-reading my Gregg Allman bio right now so perfect timing.
    They are…
    
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