It is thought that Blind Blake was born around 1893. His record label Paramount Records listed is hometown as Jacksonville, Florida by but no one is sure. It is known that his first name was Arthur, though his last name may have been Phelps not Blake. The date and course of his death are unknown. The most popular guess for the year is 1933, as there are no known recordings from him after 1932. What is known about him is that he was an amazingly talented guitarist. Frequently referred to as "The King of Ragtime Guitar", as his playing style was more like that of Ragtime piano than Country Blues. He also recorded solely for Paramount Records. Between 1926 and 1932 he recorded over 80 songs for them. It was also known that he liked to drink.
The song ‘In the Jailhouse Now’ has its origins in Vaudeville. The earliest copyright for the song is a 1915 version by two African-American theatre performers named Davis and Stafford. Jimmie Rodgers was often been created with writing it but Blind Blake’s 1927 version (with different words) was recorded four months before Jimmie Rodgers’.
The song ‘In the Jailhouse Now’ has its origins in Vaudeville. The earliest copyright for the song is a 1915 version by two African-American theatre performers named Davis and Stafford. Jimmie Rodgers was often been created with writing it but Blind Blake’s 1927 version (with different words) was recorded four months before Jimmie Rodgers’.
In the ad above, the guy in the jailhouse has the longest necked guitar in the world.
***Warning recorded from 78rpm vinyl. Surface Noise.***
As a bonus here's Police Dog from 1929
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