John Henry (introduction) / John Henry by W.D. “Bama” Stewart / “22” & group with hoes

First released: 05 Aug 1997, Length: 3:47

Creators (7)

Instruments

1. [unknown] percussion

Vocals

1. [unknown] background vocals
2. Alan Lomax spoken vocals
3. Benny Will Richardson lead vocals
4. W.D. “Bama” Stewart spoken vocals

Field Recordings

1. Alan Lomax (1947)

Locations

Recorded At

1. Mississippi State Penitentiary (1947)

Related Recordings (4)

Edits

1. John Henry by W.D. “Bama” Stewart / “22” & group with hoes
2. John Henry (introduction) by W.D. “Bama” Stewart / “22” & group with hoes

Compilation Of

1. John Henry by W.D. “Bama” Stewart / “22” & group with hoes
2. John Henry (introduction) by W.D. “Bama” Stewart / “22” & group with hoes

Releases containing this recording (3)

Official

Album - Compilation / Field recording

1. Prison Songs: Historical Recordings From Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman Farm 1947–1948, Volume Two: Don’tcha Hear Poor Mother Calling? 05 Aug 1997 Various Artists matrix: "154579-2XD1-7156-A *ROCD1715*", master SID: "L791"
2. Prison Songs: Historical Recordings From Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman Farm 1947–1948, Volume Two: Don’tcha Hear Poor Mother Calling? Various Artists matrix: "ROCD 1715 03", master SID: "L794", mould SID: "2D4C"

Album - Compilation

1. The Alan Lomax Collection from the American Folklife Center 31 Jan 2012 Various Artists