Howard Hughes Blues - John Hartford

John Hartford was one of America's greatest musical treasures and he pays homage to another American icon in his song "Howard Hughes Blues". This recording was made possible by The Steam Powered Preservation Society. Please visit the site and download hundreds of live bluegrass recordings for free.

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[GRHennigh]

John Hartford shoots. . .he scores!

[prof5string]

The Leadbelly tune is a completely different song. This was written by Hartford during the Areo Plain/Morning Bugle era (ca. 1972).

A slightly different version can be found on "Steam Powered Aereo-Takes", a 2000 release featuring additional songs recorded at the same time as "Aereo Plain". This version features unbelievably sweet fiddling from Vassar Clements and an additional chorus.

[busessuck1]

@Glendoras @oreosmells14 @RUuser It was written by Leadbelly in the 40s

[Glendoras]

@oreosmells14 I think it was written around the time the album was to be recorded (Morning Bugle).

[RUuser]

@oreosmells14

I'm not sure when it was written. A studio recording featuring John (banjo & vocal), Norman Blake (guitar), and Dave Holland (upright bass) was included on John's 1972 Warner Bros. album, "Morning Bugle".

[oreosmells14]

what year was this written?

[coldasbutter]

Thanks for adding this, he's a treasure in England too...