See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
Blind Lemon Jefferson
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Well, there's one kind-a favor I'll ask of you Well, there's one kind-a favor I'll ask of you There's just one kind favor I'll ask of you You can see that my grave is kept clean And there's two white horses following me And there's two white horses following me I got two white horses following me Waiting on my burying ground Did you ever hear that coughin' sound? Did you ever hear that coughin' sound? Did you ever hear that coughin' sound? Means another poor boy is underground Did you ever hear them church bells tone? Have you ever hear that church bells tone? Did you ever hear them church bells tone? Means another poor boy is dead and gone And my heart stopped beating and my hands turned cold And my heart stopped beating and my hands turned cold And my heart stopped beating and my hands turned cold Now I believe what the Bible told There's just one last favor I'll ask of you And there's one last favor I'll ask of you There's just one last favor I'll ask of you See that my grave is kept clean
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Written by: Blind Lemon Jefferson
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13 facts about this song
Origins"See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" is a song by Blind Lemon Jefferson, a prominent figure in the blues music scene, first recorded in 1927.
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Hummingbird SymbolismHe opens the song with the image of a hummingbird sitting on his coffin. This is an example of how blues often uses animals as metaphors and symbols to explore complex emotions.
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Song TypeThis beautiful but haunting song is a blues standard. It has been covered by numerous artists through the years.
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One of His Most PopularDespite Blind Lemon Jefferson's extensive songbook, "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" stands as his signature song.
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Historical LineageIt has also become part of the canon of traditional American music and an important part of the history of the blues.
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Record LabelBlind Lemon Jefferson first recorded the song in Chicago, Illinois, for Paramount Records.
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Dual ReleaseThis song was released by Jefferson twice - once in 1927 and again in 1928 but the second time it was titled as "Two White Horses in a Line."
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Georgia InfluenceWhen Jefferson sung "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean," he echoed the sound of fellow bluesman, Georgia Tom.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, demonstrating its influence and impact over time. Notable covers include Bob Dylan's version on his 1962 debut album, and versions by B.B. King, Mavis Staples, Mike Bloomfield and George Thorogood.
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Death ThemeLike many of Blind Lemon Jefferson's songs, "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" deals with death and sorrow, following the tradition of the blues genre.
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Posthumous RecognitionIn 2005, the song was selected for permanent preservation in the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
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LegacyBesides his influence on other blues musicians, Jefferson's music also played a significant role in forming the country and rock genres. His song has been interpreted in a significant number of musical styles in the years since its release.
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Induction"See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1981, recognizing its enduring popularity.
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