Originally Posted By: NigelSpiers
Hi Guys,

Interesting version of this old 24 bar blues. I note you are doing it in 22 bar format.
I like the Rhumba feel as an alternative to the straight feel in the version by Leven Helm & His Dirt Farmer Quartet.

Good work.

Best Regards
Nigel


Hi, we are glad you liked the song. And that the rhumba groove worked for you. It was fun introducing ourselves to a rhumba blues vibe.

Yep, arrangements for this are indeed all over the map. Leon’s version (and his daughter’s) are more straight forward than many. Our arrangement as follows is a bit similar to several others over the years.

The intro and outro are 12 bars.

The “verses” and solo are 20 bars. (for our version the “verse” is a combo of a verse and chorus - it could be considered as an 8 bar verse and a 12 bar chorus).

The tag is 2 measures.

Guess that covers it!

Thanks for the listen.

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