the Ballad of Curtis Loew

Front Porch Swamp Music, Sunday morning
i am playing my Gibson HoundDog Squareneck Dobro with a LapDawg slide bar

The Ballad of Curtis Loew
(Allen Collins - Ronnie VanZant)
Well I used to wake the morning before the rooster crowed
Searching for soda bottles to get myself some dough
Brought 'em down to the corner, down to the country store
Cash 'em in and give my money to a man named Curtis Loew

Old Curt was a black man with white curly hair
When he had a fifth of wine he did not have a care
He used to own an old dobro, used to play it across his knee
I'd give old Curt my money, he'd play all day for me

(Chorus)
Play me a song Curtis Loew, Curtis Loew
I got your drinking money, tune up your dobro
People said he was useless, them people are the fools
'Cause Curtis Loew was the finest picker to ever play the blues

He looked to be sixty, and maybe I was ten
Mama used to whip me but I'd go see him again
I'd clap my hands, stomp my feets, try to stay in time
He'd play me a song or two
Then take another drink of wine.

Chorus

Yes sir

On the day old Curtis died, nobody came to pray
Ol' preacher said some words, and they chunked him in the clay
But he lived a lifetime playin' the black man's blues
And on the day he lost his life, that's all he had to lose

Play me a song Curtis Loew, Hey Curtis Loew
I wish that you was here so everyone would know
People said he was useless, them people all are fools
'Cause Curtis you're the finest picker to ever play the blues

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[YaxisX]

Well you're singing some words, but it is impossible to understand any of them.

I heard the phrase about someone was a "Black Man"; but that was about it. What was your point?

[strat2caster]

@YaxisX

The Ballad of Curtis Loew

(Allen Collins - Ronnie VanZant)

dude the lyrics are posted under the video. if you click "show more" you can read them.

[unclecru]

Still a very moving song for me, i play it for any who will listen ,man! It's been a long time now since it was originally posted, years i think, but it's still my favorite tube video! Rock on man! Hopee you're well and still rockin"!!!!!

[strat2caster]

@unclecru

thanks much bro, glad youre still diggin' the vids!

[Kidkel69]

awesome

[strat2caster]

@Kidkel69

thanks Kelli, how've ya been?

[jeffbanjo]

I'm blown away. That was incredible.

[missingremote]

@strat2caster wow - american language must not be AXIS' first tounge.

[bigfoot21075]

I know this one has been around a while, but it is still my go to song when I need the inspiration to pick my Gold Tone up and keep at it - THANKS AGAIN Strat for the great piece.

[TheJibJams]

great sounding with that dobro brother, awesome job

[yuotube19]

Nice pickin. Helps pick me up every time I get to hear your Curtis Lowe.

[shawnaracich]

Dude love the dobro action! Sweet! I also did a version of this song...Please check me out!

[nohatjavy]

what tuning are you using

[5094359]

Amazing job man

[Funsho97]

Dude that was awesome, glad I found this, really enjoyed your performance.