Newport Blues (1926)

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Lonnie Johnson

Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson (February 8, 1899 – June 16, 1970) was an American blues and jazz singer/guitarist and songwriter who pioneered the role of jazz guitar and is recognized as the first to play single-string guitar solos. Johnson was not only one of the few black blues musicians invited to be 'guest featured' on a number of jazz recording sessions, he was also one of the only classic 1920's blues artists to have a revived a high-charting career after WWII. more »

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Oh, people in this world, is sure hard on me
Ah, people in this world, is sure hard on me.
Everywhere I go, somebody try to jam poor me.

This wide, wide world, is so big and round.
This wide, wide world, is so big and round.
Ain't no way, to keep a good man down.

I've been you dog, every since I been your man.
I've been you dog, every since I been your man.
And I'm leavin' you now, you do the best you can.

I've got the Newport blues, haven't had a word to say.
I've got the Newport blues, haven't had a word to say.
I'm down right now, but I won't be down always.

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