BLUES
Down in the delta
Them black folk singin' the blues
Through the cotton fields
Them black folk singin' the blues
Through the cotton fields
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Through the cotton fields
Work songs born in Africa
To Chicago bars
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Work songs born in Africa
To Chicago bars
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To Chicago bars
From Kansas City brothels
Workin' folks' music
From Kansas City brothels
Workin' folks' music
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Workin' folks' music
From the depths of the black soul
Wails of deep blue pain
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From the depths of the black soul
Wails of deep blue pain
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Wails of deep blue pain
People's lives owned by masters
Cry out for freedom
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People's lives owned by masters
Cry out for freedom
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Cry out for freedom
Sing a song of slavery
Blue in many shades
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Sing a song of slavery
Blue in many shades
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Blue in many shades
Sky, water, black skin bruises
Down in the delta
Down in the delta
"Wails of deep blue pain" pretty much sums up this whole powerful set.
ReplyDeleteBlues
it' a great set! looks like you're in your element!
ReplyDeleteI usually don't enjoy cascades but this one knocked my socks off! And the music you posted is wonderful too!
ReplyDeleteWow! can actually hear the 'blues' in your haiku ~
ReplyDelete(A Creative Harbor) on blogger ^_^
Lovely summary of the history of blues. I love it.
ReplyDeletea never-ending wail -- beautifully told
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