Leadbelly
King Of The 12-string Guitar
Huddie William Ledbetter, better known to the world as Leadbelly, was one of the most celebrated guitarists and vocalists of 20th century American music. He introduced the world to many traditional folk and gospel songs and his versions remain some of the most well known and beautiful ever cut to tape. Born on a plantation in Louisiana in 1888, Leadbelly got his start as a teenager performing in the red-light district of Shreveport. This LP collects some of leadbelly's most legendary tunes. SIDE 1: 1. Packin' Trunk 2. Becky Deem, She Was a Gamblin' Girl 3. Honey, I'm All Out and Down 4. Four Day Worry Blues 5. Roberta Part I 6. Roberta Part II 7. Death Letter Blues Part I 8. Death Letter Blues Part II SIDE 2: 1. Kansas City Papa 2. Fort Worth And Dallas Blues 3. You Don't Know My Mind 4. Ox Drivin' Blues 5. Daddy I'm Coming Back To You 6. Shorty George 7. Yellow Jacket 8. T.B. Woman Blue