Anthony da Costa covers Leadbelly at FRFF 2008
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The shout comes from the fact that this is a chain-gang song. Leadbelly spent four years at Angola Prison Farm in Lousiana, where prisoners performed slave labor that made (and still make) millions of dollars in profit for the State. The rhythmic shouts were used by the songleader-prisoner to mark time in the song as well as in the work the gang was doing, such as swinging hoes, pickaxes, etc. Original versions of these songs (such as Alan Lomax's Parchman Farm recordings) are chilling...
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legal
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I have since learned the truth...thanks.
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Actually, not really. The 'shout' is from to the original leadbelly version. (see also Big Bill or pete seeger's versions). The felice brothers have a good version tho.
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hey rick!
it's barb! thanks for this! wish i could've stayed for it but we hit the road after getting out of the food tent with moments to spare, soaked to the bone, my little guy was shivering...reminds me of clearwater '08 when of course our friends played on after the shutdown...they don't disappoint...hope you guys got out ok, can't wait to see the rest of your clips...i'm gonna start uploading some now..
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they are covering leadbelly...keep it real...the shout is notable from the brothers version
billebrock 3 years ago
You are absolutely right, thanks for your comment... I'll give credit in the title to both artists. AS it turns out this song is covered in one of only three live clips of the legend.
best wishes,
Rick
rickrock111 3 years ago
what do you mean by the last sentence?
billebrock 3 years ago
There is a wonderful short film of Leadbelly performing 3 songs, circa 1945. "Take this Hammer" is one of the three songs. I found it in Youtube following your correction.
Many thanks,
Rick
rickrock111 3 years ago
nice clip
85re40 3 years ago
I will be posting many more videos of FRFF 2008 over the next week. I have several more videos from the post-storm circle coming soon... an amazing closing to the festival that only a few handful of us were able to enjoy... I intend to post it all for my fellow FRFF family!!!
Enjoy,
Rick Rock
Tribes Hill
rickrock111 3 years ago