William Harris I'm Leavin' Town (But I Sho' Don't Wanna Go)

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William Harris was believed to have been born in Glendora, Mississippi. He laid down sixteen sides in 1927-28 with fourteen being issued. He's best renowned for his song "Bullfrog Blues" that's been covered by Canned Heat, John Hammond, Jr. and many others. He is not to be confused with Willie Harris who recorded for Brunswick in 1929-30, or the gospel singer Blind Willie Harris who made one record for Vocalion in 1929.

William Harris:Vocals and probably Guitar

Joe Robinson:Guitar

Recorded in Birmingham, AL. c. July 18, 1927

Originally issued on the 1927 single (Gennett "New Electrobeam" 6306) (78 RPM)
(Note:The reverse side of this issue is "Police And High Sheriff Come Ridin' Down" by Ollis Martin)

This recording taken from the 2006 2-CD Set "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of"

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• William
• Harris
• Prewar
• Blues
• Vocals
• Guitar
• Mississippi
• Delta
• Glendora
• Birmingham
• Alabama

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