Railroad Blues

[Khayyam1048]

A cover of this by the Beastie Boys? I'm not sure. But I recall hearing about a version by the Utah Saints collaborating with Saint Winifred's School Choir and I'm pretty sure that Nico and Des O'Connor performed it as a duet.

[kickingmule]

@Khayyam1048 Sorry to say, I don't know much about covers, so its good to hear they exists.

Thanks for the comment and listening !

PEACE !

Urban

[JmackDaddyFunk]

@Khayyam1048 They have a song by the same name but it isn't a cover of this. It isn't bad though. I'll send you the link.

[kickingmule]

@JmackDaddyFunk Much appreciated if you send me the link.

I thanks you for the comment and listening !

Peace Brother !

Urban

[YuriPanissex]

Freeman Stowers????

[iallen1123]

didn't the beastie boys do a cover of this?

[kickingmule]

@iallen1123 Sorry to say, I don't know if the beastie boys did a cover, but as many good songs have been covered, this is not an exeption, I guess !

Thanks for the comment and listening !

Peace Brother !

Urban

[writerrad]

the only cover I klnow at least in the old day was Tom Paley did it on the 3rd New Lost City Ramblers record about 1962 63. He still plays that tune now at 84/85 pick

[kickingmule]

@writerrad Nice to hear Tom Paley is still around playing this good tune.

Thanks for a good comment and listening.

Peace.

Urban

[roiier07]

hahah ooh man this is cool stuff... i just wondering about a "banjo hero" like guitar hero or something that should be pretty kick ass...

cheers!! from Mexico ajua

[kickingmule]

@roiier07 Thank you for the comment and listening ! Ya, Brother, its cool stuff !

Greetings to you in Mexico, from Sweden and The Kicking Mule !

Peace Brother !

Urban

[faula19]

very nice!!

Brazil

[kickingmule]

@faula19 You have good taste in music.

Thanks for the comment and listening !

Peace !

Greetings to Brazil, my favorite football team !

[jeanhaliburtonwills]

great...reminds me of Doc Watson....

[kickingmule]

Thanks for the comment and listening.

It's possible Doc Watson did a cover of this great song I guess.

Peace !

Urban

The Kicking Mule

[applechopski]

Thanks for posting! I've been looking for that Bear Family record for a while. It's too hard to find!

[kickingmule]

@applechopski

Hi !

Just follow my channel and perhaps you find the old stuff you need.

As an old collector of Blues and Gospel, I do my best to Keep The Old Blues And Gospel Alive !

Thanks for the comment and listening !

Peac e !

Urban

[kickingmule]

@applechopski

Hi !

Just follow my channel and perhaps you find the old stuff you need.

As an old collector of Blues and Gospel, I do my best to Keep The Old Blues And Gospel Alive !

Thanks for the comment and listening !

Peace !

Urban

[Cmpunk2999]

THis one is when caretaker dies right?

[kickingmule]

I don't know ? But I know for sure caretakers, don't take care !!!*smile*

Peace Brother !

Urban

[bruiser]

I ran across some info that said this was recorded in 1928.

BTW, the DeFord Bailey mentioned was the first star of the Grand Ol' Opry. He was a black harmonica player.

[kickingmule]

Thanks for the information !

Much appreciated !

I'll change my recordingdate-info !

Good comment and thanks for listening !

Peace Brother !

Urban

[jonasjar]

dont care what its called, to me this has the right sound, good vigorous playing between verses!

[kickingmule]

It's a Blues !

A 12 bar Blues chord progression.

Thanks for the comment and listening

Peace Brother !

Urban

[imkingdad]

back when the Blues were still closely tied to early Country Western, when yodelling was still accepted in both & before 'Singing Cowboys' caught on. a Rare & special Find. TY

[kickingmule]

Larry, I agree, it's a country song more than a blues, but I don't like to put labels on music.

As long as it's good music, it's good.

Peace Brother !

[imkingdad]

I agree, I waas primarily using the CW linkage to try & ID the time period of the song. as well as make a small socially relevant comment.

Keep that Great Music coming. Its always interesting to explore the linkages to & between Music genres / styles esp. over time.

[kickingmule]

If you come up with something about recordingdate, please let me know. I found this on an old LP and my books says "nothing" yet. I did the upload on request. So, we keep on playing and listening,

Thanks !

[guitarslim56]

I call it a "country blues."  Sweet music, no matter the name!

[kickingmule]

I agree, call it what you want, but as you say no matter what, as long as its good music.

[mizzissippiblues]

great!

[kickingmule]

Thanks for the comment and listening.

Peace.

Urban

[macvoutie]

Yeah Mule! Do you know when this was released? Also where was he from? Fine guitar work. Thanks

[kickingmule]

Vinny, I'm not sure about recordingdate, but I will find out and where from the guys are. I promise. This is an upload on request, so as soon as I know I give you all facts.

Peace Brother.

Urban

[MikeG62]

Urban, does the LP cover show the original label and catalog number from the 78 that the recording was taken from? If so, I can find out the recording date. Sam McGee (1894-1975) and his brother Kirk (1899-1983) were from Franklin, TN., a town in the Nashville area.

[jtls8]

Thank you Urban! Enjoyed very much*****

[kickingmule]

Thanks my friend,'

2009 will be a good year for the Blues, I think !

Peace Brother !

Urban

[sfdog1369]

Another Fine Post By The Mule Thx Bro Peace!!!

[kickingmule]

Thanks Brother !

2009 will be a good Blues Year, I hope !

Urban

[lefthooklyrics]

the whole song is good, but that last line is awesome. thanks for sharing it.

[kickingmule]

Thanks, my pleasure to present the Best !

You have a good taste in music.

Peace.

Urban