Statesboro Blues
The Allman Brothers Band
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Endlessly facing the cold concrete floor Four cold grey walls, and no doors I barely remember the last forty days Or just what they're holdin' me for So far away, they tell me Boy, you're here to stay Win, lose or draw Letters unanswered and visits so few Cold desperation I know I guess I'd give most anything Oh lord, if they'd just let me go I'm so far away Day after lonely, lonely day Win, lose or draw Ma, she's dead and gone Pa just don't seem to find the time It makes me so sad that he's forsaken me He's all I have left I call mine I'm so far away Day after lonely, lonely day Win, lose or draw There's two men in one room for ten long years Still strangers that talk away the time 'Cause each time I think of your soft hand in mine I lay here and die one more time And I'm so far away Day after lonely, lonely day Win, lose or draw If I'm far away You know, chances You gotta lose You gonna lose
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Written by: GREG ALLMAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Statesboro Blues" is a classic American blues song. It was written by Blind Willie McTell, a renowned Piedmont blues and ragtime singer and guitarist.
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Blind Willie McTell's InfluenceBlind Willie McTell, who was active in the 1920s and 1930s, wrote and recorded the song in 1928. Despite his subsequent obscurity, his song "Statesboro Blues" became one of his most enduring contributions to blues music.
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Song StructureThe original "Statesboro Blues" has a typical 12-bar blues structure. It is a plaintive song that tells a story of love and loss.
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RecognitionIn 2005, the original version of the song by Blind Willie McTell was selected for preservation by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
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Covers"Statesboro Blues" is one of the most frequently covered blues songs. It has been recorded by many artists, including The Allman Brothers Band and Taj Mahal.
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Taj Mahal's VersionTaj Mahal’s version of the song, recorded for his 1968 debut album, is one of the most celebrated. It showcases his unique, rootsy interpretation of the blues.
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The Allman Brothers Band's ImpactThe Allman Brothers Band's recording of "Statesboro Blues" for their live album "At Fillmore East" in 1971 is particularly famous. It is considered a cornerstone of their revolutionary blend of rock and blues.
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Signature SoloThe Allman Brothers Band's version features a signature slide guitar solo from Duane Allman, which has been widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar solos ever.
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Song PopularityDue to its status as a blues standard and the many high-profile covers, "Statesboro Blues" is often recognized even by listeners with only a casual familiarity with blues music.
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Legacy"Statesboro Blues" holds an important place in the canon of American music and continues to be celebrated and performed by contemporary blues musicians.
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