Leadbelly, vocals and guitar ; in part with Brownie McGhee, guitar ; Sonny Terry, vocals, harmonica ; Martha Ledbetter, vocals
Compact disc.
Program notes by Ken Romanowski and discographical information inserted in container.
Originally recorded June 14, 1947-June 15, 1949, New York, N.Y. and Austin, Tex.
Green corn ("This is jazz" broadcast) -- John Henry ("This is jazz" broadcast) -- Tell me baby what was wrong with you -- Noted rider -- Take a whiff on me -- Ox driving moan -- John Henry (with Brownie McGhee, guitar ; Sonny Terry, harmonica) -- Pick a bale of cotton (with Brownie McGhee, guitar ; Sonny Terry, harmonica) -- Go down, Old Hannah -- Ain't going down to the well no more -- Shout on (Honey I'm all out and down) (with Sonny Terry, vocals) -- It was soon one morning -- Whoa back buck -- Birmingham Jail (Down in the valley) -- Take this hammer -- It was early one mornin' (Jail house blues) -- Goin' back to Mary (If I had you Governor/Governor Pat Neff) -- Come and sit down beside me -- Ha, ha this a way -- You can't lose a me, Charlie -- Rooster crows at midnight (Christmas Day) -- Skip to my Lou -- Parting song (When you smile-o) -- Good morning blues (WNYC Jazz Festival) -- Ain't gonna let you worry my life no more (WNYC Jazz Festival) -- Pretty papa (WNYC Jazz Festival) -- Old ship of Zion (with Martha Ledbetter) (live) -- I will be so glad when I get home (with Martha Ledbetter)