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" Tain't Nobody Business If I Do Part 1 " (1928)
FRANK STOKES
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There's a lovely out of tune second guitar in there. Great version, great voice and different lyrics than Mississippi John Hurt. I prefer the Hurt version still, though. Hurt finger picked with two fingers braced on the the guitar which gave him a certain sharp attack and he always played simple melody driven guitar verses between vocal verses to put the focus on the lyrics and song. He could have been more technical but he only played what was necessary, not unlike this version.
sidesaladsf 3 months ago
It's all so very subjective, of course, but as far as I'm concerned, I have to agree with telemaster1969's comment that Frank Stokes was the most underrated blues artist ever. In addition to his fluid guitar playing, unlike many other blues musicians his vocal style was passionate and filled with gusto. Check out the slower version of this song posted by jeanbonne, too, which highlights Mr. Stokes' fine guitar interplay with Dan Sane.
paxman60640 9 months ago
just great
burgercide 9 months ago
love frank stokes.
bostonteabagger71739 1 year ago
Aint nobody's business honey, where in the world I find my money-- Love it!!! One of the best blues songs ever recorded. I've always liked Mississppi John Hurt version of the song also, but the vocals and lyrics in Hurt's version seem kind of tame compared to the Frank Stokes recording. At the risk of repeating what another comment said, thanks so much for making it available.
coyotecreekblues 1 year ago
your a hero for uploading this
lenny121 1 year ago
most underrated blues artist ever
telemaster1969 2 years ago
With a voice like that I'd make a fortune
vicandlinda 2 years ago
with Dan Sane. Memphis August 30. 1928.
shinotora1X 2 years ago