I adapted this Ma Rainey song (first recorded in 1924) for the cbg.
Charley Patton recorded this melody as well under the titles of 'High Sheriff Blues' and ' Tom Rushen Blues'. Both songs feature his frouble with the local law after a drunken spree.

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Comment by leonardo blues on November 7, 2010 at 1:26am
waooooo great song impressive slide........
Comment by Mark Lillo on November 5, 2010 at 12:05pm
Awesome job! Well done.
Comment by Roger Morin on December 19, 2009 at 2:04am
Dang man really enjoy your playing please post more videos
Comment by oogimacorly on December 18, 2009 at 9:03pm
hi, love it sounds great!!!!!!!!!!! greetings oogi.
Comment by Andy Estabrooks on December 11, 2009 at 4:46pm
Outstanding!
Comment by Bo Siddley (aka Stuart) on December 11, 2009 at 2:36pm
That was to quote Bill & Ted "Most Excellent "
Comment by dg on December 11, 2009 at 2:23pm
holy moly you about rocked my socks off, I would give a left one and a tooth to be able to play like that.
Comment by Tres Seaver on December 11, 2009 at 1:46pm
Mighty fine!
Comment by Willardj on December 11, 2009 at 1:22pm
DADDY....super nice.....
Comment by Ice Bob on December 11, 2009 at 12:55pm
i love to watch your videos (favorites)

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