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    Leadbelly

    Biography

    Huddie Ledbetter, known as Leadbelly, was a unique figure in the American popular music of the 20th century. Ultimately, he was best remembered for a body of songs that he discovered, adapted, or wrote, including "Goodnight, Irene," "Rock Island Line," "The Midnight Special," and "Cotton Fields." But he was also an early example of a folksinger whose background had brought him into direct contact ...more
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    Sound Clips

  • Goodnight Irene (1)
  • C.C. Rider
  • Rock Island Line
  • Take This Hammer
  • Pick a Bale of Cotton
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    Web Links

  • Harry's Blues Lyrics Online: Leadbelly page
  • Harry's Blues Online: Leadbelly page
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  • The Lead Belly Songbook. Lead Belly, no stranger to the blues
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