Statesboro Blues

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About Statesboro Blues

"Statesboro Blues" is a Piedmont blues song written by Blind Willie McTell, who recorded it in 1928. The title refers to the town of Statesboro, Georgia. In 1968, Taj Mahal recorded a popular blues rock adaptation of the song with a prominent slide guitar part by Jesse Ed Davis. His rendition inspired a recording by the Allman Brothers Band, which is ranked number nine on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time". In 2005, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution ranked "Statesboro Blues" number 57 on its list of "100 Songs of the South".  


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Wake up momma, turn your lamp down low
Wake up momma, turn your lamp down low
You got no nerve baby, to turn Uncle John from your door

I woke up this morning, I had them Statesboro Blues,
I woke up this morning, had them Statesboro Blues
Well, I looked over in the corner baby, and Grandpa seemed to have them too

Well my momma died and left me,
My poppa died and left me,
I ain't good looking baby,
Want someone sweet and kind

I'm goin' to the country, baby do you wanna go?
But if you can't make it baby, your sister Lucille said she wanna go
And I sure will take her

I love that woman, better than any woman I've ever seen
Well, I love that woman, better than any woman I've ever seen
Well, now, she treat me like a king, yeah, yeah, yeah,
I treat her like a doggone queen

Lord wake my momma, turn your lamp down low
Wake up momma, but turn your lamp down low
You got no nerve baby, to turn Uncle John from your door, no!

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The Allman Brothers Band

The Allman Brothers Band is an American rock/blues band once based in Macon, Georgia. The band was formed in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman (slide guitar and lead guitar) and Gregg Allman (vocals, organ, songwriting), plus Dickey Betts (lead guitar, vocals, songwriting), Berry Oakley (bass guitar), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums). While the band has been called the principal architects of Southern rock, they also incorporate elements of blues, jazz, and country music, and their live shows have jam band-style improvisation and instrumental songs. more »

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Written by: Willie McTell

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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.
Blind Willie McTell's Influence
Blind 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.
Song Structure
The original "Statesboro Blues" has a typical 12-bar blues structure. It is a plaintive song that tells a story of love and loss.
Recognition
In 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."
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.
Taj Mahal's Version
Taj 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.
The Allman Brothers Band's Impact
The 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.
Signature Solo
The 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.
Song Popularity
Due 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.
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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