Last Fair Deal Gone Down
Robert Johnson
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It's the last fair deal goin' down, Last fair deal goin' down It's the last fair deal goin' down, good Lord, On that Gulfport Island Road1 Please, Ida Belle, don't cry this time Ida Belle, don't cry this time If you cry about a nickel, you'll die 'bout a dime She wouldn't cry, but the money won't2 mine I love the way you do, I love the way you do I love the way you do, good Lord, On this Gulfport Island Road My captain's so mean on me, My captain's so mean on me My captain's so mean on me, good Lord, On this Gulfport Island Road Take camp tain he and see, camp ain't he and see At scal ain't be at seen, good Lord, On that Gulfport Island Road Ah, this last fair deal goin' down, It's the last fair deal goin' down This' the last fair deal goin' down, good Lord, On this Gulfport Island Road1 I'm workin' my way back home, I'm working my way back home I'm workin' my way back home, good Lord, On this Gulfport Island Road And that thing don't keep-a ringin' so soon That thing don't keep-a ringin' so soon And that thing don't keep-a ringin' so soon, Good Lord, on that Gulfed-and-Port Island Road
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Written by: GEORGINA M. GRAPER, KEVIN (KEB' MO') MOORE
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10 facts about this song
Artists Collaboration"Last Fair Deal Gone Down" is an iconic song that saw collaboration from three music legends – Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Robert Johnson.
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Robert Johnson’s InfluenceRobert Johnson originally wrote "Last Fair Deal Gone Down", demonstrating his profound ability to weave complex narratives in his lyrics. This blues song was recorded by Johnson in Texas in 1936.
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Eric Clapton’s VersionEric Clapton, the British blues-rock guitarist and singer, covered "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" on his 2004 album, "Me and Mr. Johnson". It is Clapton’s tribute album to Robert Johnson, widely regarded as a significant influence on Clapton's early music career.
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Peter Green’s ContributionsPeter Green, another legendary British blues guitarist, also covered "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" in his Blues Guitar Heroes compilation album, showcasing his distinctive guitar playing techniques and approach to blues music.
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Musical Style"Last Fair Deal Gone Down" is classified as Delta blues, a subgenre of blues that originated in the Mississippi Delta region of the US.
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Themes and LyricsThe song deals with themes of desperation, human hardships, and failed negotiations – a fair deal gone wrong. Johnson's nuanced storytelling ability brings these themes to life in the song.
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Cultural Impact"Last Fair Deal Gone Down", like many of Robert Johnson’s other work, has significantly influenced many artists globally, marking its important place in the blues genre and music history.
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Notable PerformancesClapton's performance of "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" is highlighted by his soulful guitar solos and distinctive vocal style, while Green's version showcases his unique approach to the blues and masterful guitar skills.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its raw emotion, complex narrative, and the masterful performances by all three artists - Johnson's original composition and Clapton and Green's renditions.
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Other CoversBesides Clapton and Green, other artists have also covered the song including Rory Gallagher and Davey Graham, testifying to its lasting influence in blues music.
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