Pony Blues
Charley Patton
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Baby, saddle my pony, saddle up my black mare Baby, saddle my pony, saddle up my black mare I'm gonna find a rider, baby, in the world somewhere "Hello central, the matter with your line?" "Hello central, matter, Lord, with your line?" "Come a storm last night an' tore the wire down" Got a brand new Shetland, man, already trained Brand new Shetland, baby, already trained Just get in the saddle, tighten up on your reins And a brownskin woman like somethin' fit to eat Brownskin woman like somethin' fit to eat But a jet black woman, don't put your hands on me Took my baby, to meet the mornin' train Took baby, meet that mornin' train An' the blues come down, baby, like showers of rain I got somethin' to tell you when I gets a chance Somethin' to tell you when I get a chance I don't wanna marry, just wanna be your man
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Written by: CHARLEY PATTON
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10 facts about this song
Historic Release"Pony Blues" was the first song Charley Patton ever recorded. Patton made the recording on June 14, 1929.
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Genre ClassificationThe song "Pony Blues" is often classified as Delta Blues, a subgenre of blues that originated in the Mississippi Delta.
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Famous Record Label"Pony Blues" was recorded and released by Paramount Records, a major company in the production of race records, which were recordings by and for African American audiences during the first half of the 20th century.
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RecognitionThe song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2005, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old and that have "qualitative or historical significance."
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Influence"Pony Blues" greatly influenced many musicians of the time and continues to inspire blues musicians today.
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Library of CongressIn 2006, the song was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry due to its "cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance."
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are a blend of personal and universal themes, ranging from Patton's experiences as a sharecropper to broader reflections on life and love.
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Distinct Style"Pony Blues" showcases Patton's distinctive style of guitar playing, which includes a mix of fingerpicking and bottleneck slide techniques.
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Popular B-SideThe B-side of the "Pony Blues" record is another famous Patton song, "Banty Rooster Blues."
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Patton's Legacy"Pony Blues" is one of the songs that has contributed to Charley Patton's legacy as one of the pioneers of the Delta blues style.
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