Tag Archives: Blind Blake

Marking The Trail: One Melody’s Journey Through American Music – Part Four

Posted on August 5, 2023 by sixstrstories

Back on the trail! Walter Vinson/Vincson/Jacobs’ melody to “Sitting On Top Of The World”/”Things ‘Bout Coming My Way,” soon became a popular one to borrow. I know of four now-legendary Bluesmen from the 1930’s who each put it to very … Continue reading →

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“Summer Solstice Rag”

Posted on July 23, 2017 by sixstrstories

(To see more Guitar TAB transcriptions, click on Guitar Music in the Categories list!) Since late last Spring, I’ve been reading a fine new book: Early Blues: The First Stars of Blues Guitar by Jas Obrecht. This 2015 publication from the University … Continue reading →

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