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1. 

   YerDugliness

   103 Kudos

   04/07/08

   re: Death Letter (Blues)
   
   Here's a version you might like.................
   
   Dig the groove the guitarist gets goin', slidin'..............
   
   
   Dugly

   04/07/08

   Reply from ragtime man:

   How do I get the the version? I don't see anywhere to get to it?
   ragtime man
   Chuck

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   YerDugliness

   103 Kudos

   04/06/08

   Hey, Ragtime Man--who's the guy in your avatar? I know I've read the answer to that question once or twice, just can't remember where.
   
   I'm searching for the chords for a blues tune by the name of "Matchbox Blues" and some of the searches say it was written by Ike Turner (my favorite cover is done by Jonny Lang on his "Lie To Me" CD), but other references are there for one of the blind musicians from long ago, sort of a depression area musician.
   
   Do you know anything about this?
   
   Thanks from.......
   
   YerDugliness

   04/07/08

   Reply from ragtime man:

   
   The picture is of Blind Blake who was a ragtime player. Rev. Gary Davis referred to Blind Blake as having a "sporting right hand." Blake came up with what is sometimes referred to as a stumble bass where he would thumb a note and then "stumble" down a string and get the next string. While many other players now use this technique Woody Mann stated a few years ago that no one has ever been able to get it just as Blind Blake did it.
   
   Matchbox Blues was written back in the 20s I believe. I was written by Blind Lemon Jefferson who also wrote See That my Grave is Kept Clearn. See that my grave is kept clean was later recorded by Peter, Paul, and Mary and the Beattles also believe. Matchbox Blues has been recorded many times by many artists. Keeping with the same style check out Woody Mann, Stefan Grossman, and Rory Block.
   
   Hope this helps.
   ragtime man

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