How I Got in the Penitentiary by W.D. “Bama” Stewart

First released: 1958, Length: 1:23

Creators (4)

Vocals

1. Alan Lomax spoken vocals
2. W.D. “Bama” Stewart spoken vocals

Field Recordings

1. Alan Lomax (1947)

Locations

Recorded At

1. Mississippi State Penitentiary (1947)

Releases containing this recording (4)

Official

Album - Compilation / Field recording

1. Negro Prison Songs From The Mississippi State Penitentiary 1958 Alan Lomax
2. Negro Prison Blues and Songs 19 Jul 1994 Various Artists
3. Prison Songs: Historical Recordings from Parchman Farm 1947-1948, Volume One: Murderous Home 05 Aug 1997 Various Artists

Album

1. Negro Prison Songs from the Mississippi State Penitentiary 30 Sep 2014 Alan Lomax