Statesboro Blues - Blind Willie McTell - Lusk and Walker

"Statesboro Blues" is a classic Piedmont blues song written and recorded by Blind Willie McTell in 1928. The song, which references the town of Statesboro, Georgia, has become a staple in the blues genre. McTell's original version, characterized by its distinctive fingerpicking style, was recorded in Atlanta, Georgia, and released as a single in January 1929 under the Victor label.
The song gained widespread recognition decades later, thanks to a popular blues rock adaptation by Taj Mahal in 1968. Taj Mahal's version featured a prominent slide guitar performance by Jesse Ed Davis, which inspired the Allman Brothers Band's iconic cover. The Allman Brothers' rendition became one of the most celebrated versions of the song, earning a spot as number nine on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time."
"Statesboro Blues" continues to be a beloved and influential piece in blues history, recognized for its impact on Southern music and its enduring popularity in various interpretations by different artists.
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