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East Tennessee Blues

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East Tennessee Blues is an American old-time fiddle song, which dates back to the early 20th century.[1]

Written by Charlie Bowman (born in Gray Station, in East Tennessee), it was first recorded by Al Hopkins, (aka The Hill Billies) in 1926.[2] Well-known bluegrass artists, such as Bill Monroe, Doc Watson,[3] and Tommy Jackson have released versions of the song.[4] A mainstay of bluegrass music, the song continues to be performed by singers such as Sierra Hull[5] and the Steep Canyon Rangers,[6] as well as the East Tennessee State University Bluegrass Pride Band.[7][8]

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References

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  1. ^ "East Tennessee Blues - The Traditional Tune Archive". Tunearch.org. 4 June 2020.
  2. ^ "East Tennessee Blues - Charlie Bowman/The Hillbillies 1926". 8 February 2011 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "East Tennessee Blues" – via Amazon.
  4. ^ "Tommy Jackson (2) - East Tennessee Blues / Sally Goodin'". Discogs.com. 1954.
  5. ^ "Sierra Hull - East Tennessee Blues". 16 February 2010 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ McGee, David. "The Bluegrass Special - April 2012 - Steep Canyon Rangers". Thebluegrassspecial.com.
  7. ^ "East Tennessee Blues- ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band at Bluegrass On Broad, Kingsport, TN 26 Aug 2011". 14 January 2012 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ "ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band". Facebook.com.