Common Blackbird Blues | I Had A Real Good Mother And Father

About five months ago my father passed away. In the time after that -when we were looking for another song to perform- this one came to mind.

I couldn't find out if he wrote this gospel song, but Washington Phillips recorded "I Had A Good Mother And Father" in 1928 or 1929.

Common Blackbird Blues:
Guitar | Godin 5th Avenue
Bluesharp | Seydel 1847 Silver (Custom Beta-Basic) in the key D | played in 2nd postion (= A)

I had a real good mother and a father
And they certainly stood the test
Soon we are in bright glory
In our Savior our soul will rest

They laid a good example for me
Yes, they taught me how to pray
Now I truly am converted
And I'm walking the narrow way

I'm so glad salvation is free
It is free for you and me
If we only live with Jesus
How happy we would be

Jesus said to love thee one another
Just the same as He loves you
Soon we are in bright glory
Where we meet our Savior too

Recorded in May, 2011
© 2011 Merula Productions

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[MrSoAndSoHarp]

Nicely done. Lovely harmonizing there and tasty playing by you both.

[SwampBluesTed]

@MrSoAndSoHarp Thank you for your nice words!

[3006khz]

Fabulous, you two.

[SwampBluesTed]

@3006khz Thanks, we really appreciate that!

[chrismayka]

Dear musicfriends,

W O W - AWASOME SONG - AMAZING LIVE PERFORMANCE !!

This is an magnificent song, amazing duet singing, wonderful second voice singing, great harmonica and guitar playing, ABSOLUTELY THUMBS UP FOR YOU BOTH -

1000 stars - our compliments to you for this great music - WELL DONE !!

We wish you a lot of succes at making your music in the future.

Dearest greetings from Chris and Mayka – The Netherlands – Europe.

[SwampBluesTed]

@chrismayka Thanks!

[Janharmonica]

Nice song . Great  play and singing

[simonppoynton]

Excellent-strength to strength may this fine couple go. Bliss-

[scx493x]

Wow, you do some good stuff. this is fantastic.

[Djiphi1]

Merci, j'aime beaucoup votre musique, elle est très belle!!!

[MrPiscesborealis]

Very very nice!!!

[DieterLo1]

Wonderful presentation and very peaceful and telling about Jesus. Greetings Dieter

[DieterLo1]

That sound very good!

I like that kind of folk song and the instruments too. GReeting from Germany

[fetermcblues]

How sweet and wonderful singing ..the Godin sound just right ..lovely singing and harp playing ...kudos !!