This YouTube video features a home recording of Kentucky State Rep. William "Banjo Bill" Cornett (1890-1960) performing his version of the song "Morphine Blues." The description provides the transcribed lyrics, which detail a dream about wealth followed by the harsh reality of poverty, and a harrowing experience with morphine that almost led to death. The description also includes variations of the lyrics from other singers and mentions Cornett's hometown of Hindman, Kentucky. It highlights that this particular recording is absent from a published compilation of his "lost recordings."
This video features Clifton Hicks performing "Old Reuben," a traditional folk song with a rich history, played on an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned to f♯DF♯AD. The description delves into the song's origins from a 1950s recording by William "Banjo Bill" Cornett and mentions various alternative titles for the tune, including "Train 45," "Reuben's Train," and "500 Miles." Hicks also provides links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and streaming platforms, encouraging viewer support.
This YouTube video features "Morphine Blues," performed by Banjo Bill Cornett, a musician from Knott County, Kentucky. The recording originates from a 1950s home tape, offering a glimpse into traditional banjo music. The description highlights Clifton Hicks' connection to this heritage and provides various links for listeners to support his work, including Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal. The hashtags #cliftonhicks and #banjo further emphasize the artist and genre.
This video presents a home recording of banjo player Banjo Bill Cornett performing his song "Morphine Blues." The description notes that this particular recording was missing from a compilation of Cornett's "lost recordings" and includes the full lyrics of the song, which detail dreams of wealth followed by financial hardship, and the use of morphine to escape despair. The creator also provides links to their music on Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes, as well as payment links.
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