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Kentucky Blues - Clarence Gaskill 1921
Kentucky Blues - Clarence Gaskill 1921
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Kentucky Blues

I've Got The Blues For My Kentucky Home.

Kentucky Blues is one of the most famous and enduring blues songs of all time. It was written and recorded by Clarence Gaskill in 1920, and it has since been covered by countless artists, including Bill Broonzy, Lead Belly, and Johnny Cash.

The song is a simple but moving lament about a man who has lost his lover and is now left to wander the world alone. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and emotion, and Gaskill's vocals are raw and soulful.

"Kentucky Blues" is a significant contribution to the blues genre for a number of reasons. First, it is one of the earliest blues songs to be recorded. Second, it is one of the first blues songs to be written by a white artist. Third, it is one of the first blues songs to become a commercial success.

The song's success helped to popularize the blues genre and to introduce it to a wider audience. It also helped to break down the racial barriers that existed in the music industry at the time.
Composer: Clarence Gaskill
Type: Sheet Music
Publisher: M. Witmark
Dated: 1921
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Provenance: Hill House

Condition Report: Small tear center right edge. Very Good.

Subject References: SH Box 1
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