Shake 'Em on Down
Bukka White
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Baby please don't go, Baby please don't go, Baby please don't go, Down to New Orleans You know I love you so, Baby please don't go. Baby your mind done gone, Well your mind done gone, Well your mind done gone, Left the county farm, You had the shackles on. Baby please don't go. For be a dog, For be a dog, For be a dog, To git you way down here, I make you walk the log. Baby please don't go. Baby please don't go, Baby please don't go, Baby please don't go, Down to New Orleans, You know I love you so. Baby please don't go. For be a dog, For be a dog, For be a dog, Git you way down here, Make you walk the log. Baby please don't go. 'now how I feel right now, My baby leavin', On that midnight train, And I'm cryin'. Baby please don't go, Baby please don't go, Baby please don't go, Down to New Orleans, You know I love you so. Baby please don't go. For be a dog, For be a dog, For be a dog, To git you way down here. I make you walk the log. Baby please don't go, yeah. Awright
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Written by: PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT
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13 facts about this song
Artist OriginBukka White was an African-American Delta Blues singer and guitarist, who is most famously known for compositions like "Shake 'Em on Down."
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Song ReleaseThe song "Shake 'Em on Down" was released in 1937 and is considered a classic example of delta blues tradition.
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Cover versionsOver the years, the song has been covered by several artists including North Mississippi Allstars, Led Zeppelin, and R.L. Burnside.
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Remarkable LyricsThe song is widely recognized for its gritty lyrics that reflect the challenging socio-economic circumstances of African-American communities in the Delta region.
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Tuning StyleThe song is performed in an open tuning style, which is a characteristic of Delta blues guitar style.
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Imprisonment InfluenceWhite recorded "Shake 'Em on Down" after serving prison time at Parchman Farm, a Mississippi State Penitentiary. His experiences during incarceration heavily influenced the themes of his music.
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Documentary FeatureThe song was used as the main theme for the documentary "Shake 'Em on Down: The Blues According to Fred McDowell" that depicts the life of blues musician Mississippi Fred McDowell.
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Song StructureThe song's structure, which comprises twelve-bars, is an archetype of most blues songs.
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Song's Original LabelThe song was originally released under the label "Vocalion," which was an offshoot of the American Record Corporation.
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LegacyThe song's legacy continues as different versions by various artists have been used in numerous films and commercials. It remains one of the most enduring pieces of White's discography.
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Famous SampleA sample of "Shake 'Em on Down" was notably used in the Beats Antique song, "Roustabout."
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Song DurationThe original track duration of "Shake 'Em on Down" is two minutes and forty-six seconds.
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Honoring Bukka WhiteBukka White was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1990 as a testament to his lifelong contribution to the blues genre; this includes his exceptional work on "Shake 'Em on Down."
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