East Tennessee Blues Explained

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]}

See also

• Music of East Tennessee
• Appalachian music

Notes and References

1. Web site: East Tennessee Blues - The Traditional Tune Archive. tunearch.org. 4 June 2020 .
2. Web site: East Tennessee Blues - Charlie Bowman/The Hillbillies 1926. Bowmans Cabin. 8 February 2011. YouTube.
3. Web site: East Tennessee Blues. Amazon.
4. Web site: Tommy Jackson (2) - East Tennessee Blues / Sally Goodin'. Discogs. 1954 .
5. Web site: Sierra Hull - East Tennessee Blues. steveide59. 16 February 2010. YouTube.
6. Web site: The Bluegrass Special - April 2012 - Steep Canyon Rangers. David. McGee. www.thebluegrassspecial.com.
7. Web site: East Tennessee Blues- ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band at Bluegrass On Broad, Kingsport, TN 26 Aug 2011. jlw37663. 14 January 2012. YouTube.
8. Web site: ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band. www.facebook.com.