Stack O'Lee Blues

reeve21 · #1 02-21-2021, 10:12 AM

I enjoyed edmond's version of Casey Jones yesterday (and his mouth watering video that went with it!) and got inspired to record some MJH myself. This is based on his original version from 1928.

Glennwillow · #2 02-21-2021, 10:58 AM

Very nice Bob!

And nice to hear you sing! Those old blues pieces sure provide a lot of guitar playing fodder, don't they!

Well done!

- Glenn

reeve21 · #3 02-21-2021, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Glennwillow

Very nice Bob!

And nice to hear you sing! Those old blues pieces sure provide a lot of guitar playing fodder, don't they!

Well done!

- Glenn

Thanks very much, Glenn! I enjoy John Hurt’s music very much

Appreciate your listening and encouragement!

srick · #4 02-21-2021, 08:06 PM

Sounding good Bob! And a good voice too! I’m lookin forward to the days after Covid. I’d love to get together then.

Rick

#5 02-21-2021, 08:37 PM

Awesome Bob!

reeve21 · #6 02-21-2021, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by srick

Sounding good Bob! And a good voice too! I’m lookin forward to the days after Covid. I’d love to get together then.

Rick

Thank you, Rick!

Yes, we should plan something after everyone is jabbed

Hope all is well,

reeve21 · #7 02-21-2021, 09:20 PM

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Awesome Bob!

Thanks Doug! Let’s hear some of your recent stuff

ChuckS · #8 02-22-2021, 09:23 AM

Hey Bob, really nice. Glad you're keeping the MJH coming to us.

Grizzly Adams · #9 02-22-2021, 09:43 AM

Nicely done! This song is interesting in terms of the number of versions, and variations on the central theme - an argument, a Stetson hat, a 44, and a bad to the bone thug seem consistent, however. Lots of variations on the name/spelling as well.

started with 1 · #10 02-22-2021, 09:59 AM

Nice one Bob. MJH is right up your alley. Singing and playing are great!

reeve21 · #11 02-22-2021, 10:17 AM

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Hey Bob, really nice. Glad you're keeping the MJH coming to us.

Thanks, Chuck! I've now spent a year with his stuff. It was a great exercise for a newer fingerpicker. Moving on to ragtime soon, probably biting off more than I can chew!

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Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams

Nicely done! This song is interesting in terms of the number of versions, and variations on the central theme - an argument, a Stetson hat, a 44, and a bad to the bone thug seem consistent, however. Lots of variations on the name/spelling as well.

Thanks a lot, Grizzly. This is quite a folk song. I first heard a variation of it by the Grateful Dead spelled Stagolee. The lawman's name is Baio. Billy didn't steal the hat, he won it in a dice game. And it is told in large part from the point of view of Billy's wife, who shoots Stagolee in a strategic location and has Baio drag him off to city hall to be hung. Great stuff!

TBman · #12 02-22-2021, 10:23 AM

Nice job Bob!

islandguitar · #13 02-22-2021, 10:32 AM

Way to go, Bob!! Listened twice......nice job!!

reeve21 · #14 02-22-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by started with 1

Nice one Bob. MJH is right up your alley. Singing and playing are great!

I appreciate that a whole lot, Joe! As long as I don't have to play at his tempos I really enjoy his stuff

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Nice job Bob!

Thanks, Barry!

ChuckS · #15 02-22-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by reeve21

Thanks, Chuck! I've now spent a year with his stuff. It was a great exercise for a newer fingerpicker. Moving on to ragtime soon, probably biting off more than I can chew!
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Look into Piedmont style, it's a great combination of blues and ragtime. Might be a nice way to transition what you've got under your belt.