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Leadbelly – The Great Leadbelly Accompanying Himself On The Guitar (VG/VG+) – LP, UK 1965
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The Great Leadbelly Accompanying Himself On The Guitar is an LP by Leadbelly from 1965 released on the Presto label.
About this album
The Great Leadbelly Accompanying Himself On The Guitar is a vital compilation that captures Huddie Ledbetter’s stark power as a solo performer. Issued in 1965, it gathers key recordings from one of the most influential figures in American folk and blues, whose rugged voice, rhythmic guitar and expansive repertoire helped bridge rural blues, work songs and protest music. Songs such as “Where Did You Sleep Last Night”, “Bourgeois Blues” and “The Gallis Pole” show why Leadbelly became a touchstone for later folk revival artists and rock musicians alike. This collection distils the force and historical importance of his music into one essential overview.
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A1 Where Did You Sleep Last Night?
A2 Bill Brady
A3 Yellow Gal
A4 Bourgeois Blues
A5 The Gallis Pole
B1 In New Orleans
B2 Roberta
B3 Pretty Flower In My Backyard
B4 Goin' Down Old Hannah
B5 The Boll Weevil