Make Me a Pallet on the Floor
Mississippi John Hurt
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Well make me down a pallet on your floor Make me down a pallet on your floor Make me a pallet down, soft and low Make me a pallet on your floor Up to country twenty miles or more Going up to country twenty miles or more Going up to country where the cold, sleet and snow No tellin' how much further I might go Well make me down a pallet on your floor Make me down a pallet on your floor Make me a pallet close behind your door Make it where your good man never goes, now Oh, my good gal catch you here Don't you let my good gal catch you here She, might shoot you, might cut and scar you too No tellin' what that gal might do Oh make me down a pallet on your floor Just make me down a pallet on your floor Make me down, a pallet soft and low Make me a pallet on your floor Oh make me down Yeah make me down Make me a pallet down, soft and low Make me a pallet on your floor Well make me down, make me down Right over here in the corner would be fine baby, hm Yeah, this roll-out blanket right there in Yeah, come on over baby
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Make Me a Pallet on the Floor" by Mississippi John Hurt was initially recorded on December 28, 1928, but it was not officially released until much later.
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Genre ClassificationThe genre of the song is considered to be Delta Blues, a style of music originating from the Mississippi Delta.
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Influence on Music Industry"Make Me a Pallet on the Floor" is often cited as a seminal song in the blues genre and has subsequently influenced contemporary blues and rock musicians.
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Revival and RecognitionThe song and its artist gained wider recognition during the folk revival of the late 1950s and early 1960s, and Mississippi John Hurt is often associated with this era of music history as a result.
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Composition StyleThe song showcases Hurt's unique fingerpicking style, which was unique in the Delta blues genre.
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Artist's LegacyThough not commercially successful during his life, Hurt's songs like "Make Me a Pallet on the Floor" have decently been cited as crucial influences by musicians such as Bob Dylan and Jerry Garcia.
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Lyrics OriginThe phrase ‘Make me a pallet on your floor’ is centuries old and comes from African American vernacular where a ‘pallet’ is a temporary, makeshift bed.
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Iconic Cover Versions"Make Me a Pallet on the Floor" has been covered by numerous artists, including Gillian Welch, and Dock Boggs.
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Unique RenditionMississippi John Hurt's interpretation of the song is particularly known for its gentle, melodic approach, which was a departure from the rawer sounds often associated with the blues genre.
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Cultural Significance"Make Me a Pallet on the Floor" is referenced in numerous works of literature and film, highlighting its cultural relevance and enduring influence.
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