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Leadbelly's Pick a Bale of Cotton

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Uploaded by on Jan 20, 2007

Illustrates the influences that Huddy "Leadbelly" Ledbetter had on Cajun and Creole music and vice versa. Leadbelly recorded only a handful of songs on the accordion, but was known to perform live with either his guitar or accordion. This song was recorded on guitar and I play it on accordion.

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  • Ledbelly was from Louisiana

  • Yes, he was born near Shreveport, spent most of his adult life in east Texas (except for when he was incarcerated in Angola, La.) and then died in New York. His connection to Louisiana was the purpose of this comparison.

  • Hey, that's really good ! Thanks for posting this. What a great choice of a song to cover. When I was in elementary school I first became fascinated by it. It has wonderful rhythm doesn't it ?

    Can I ask if that is a Bon Cajun or Bon Tee Cajun accordion ?

  • I play two "Bon Temps" accordions built by Jude Moreau of Groves, Tx.

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  • Good job.

  • I WANT AN ACCORDION!

  • lol cool

  • Too much talking.

    I didn't like your interpretation of the song, but I respect you for trying.

  • awesome man.

  • nice voice

  • Bon temps rouler!

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