Fishing Blues
Henry Thomas
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Went up on the hill about twelve o'clock Reached right back and got me a pole Went to the hardware and got me a hook Attached that line right on that hook Says you've been a-fishin' all the time I'm a-goin' fishin' too I bet your life, your lovin'wife Can catch more fish than you Any fish bite if you've got good bait Here's a little somethin' I would like to relate Any fish bite, you've got good bait. I'm a-goin' a-fishin', yes, I'm a-goin' a-fishin' I'm a-goin' a-fishin' too Looked down the river about one o'clock Spied this catfish swimmin' around I've got so hungry, didn't know what to do I'm gonna get me a catfish too Yes, you've been fishin' all the time I'm a-goin' a-fishin' too I bet your life your lovin' wife Catch more fish than you Any fish bite, got good bait Here's a little somethin' I would like to relate Any fish bite, you've got good bait I'm a-goin' a-fishin', yes, I'm goin' a-fishin' I'm a-goin' a-fishin' too Put on your skillet, don't never mind your lead Mama gonna cook 'em with the short'nin' bread Says you been fishin' all the time I'm a-goin a-fishin' too I bet your life, your lovin' wife Can catch more fish than you Any fish bite, if you've got good bait Here's a little somethin' I would like to relate Any fish bite, you've got good bait I'm a-goin' a-fishin', yes, I'm goin' a-fishin' I'm a-goin' a-fishin' too
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Written by: HENRY THOMAS
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13 facts about this song
Historical Fact"Fishing Blues" was recorded by Henry Thomas in 1928, making it one of the earliest examples of a blues song.
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Genre ClassificationThis song uniquely blended elements of blues, ragtime, and traditional Appalachian folk music, signaling Thomas's diverse musical influences.
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Instrumentation FactHenry Thomas is noted for his use of the "quills" in this song, an early form of the pan flute that has African roots.
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Lyric ContentThe song's lyrics tell a light-hearted story about going fishing, a common pastime in American rural areas during the 1920s.
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Importance in Music History"Fishing Blues" is considered by many as a seminal work in the blues genre, helping to form the foundation of modern American folk and blues music.
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Influence on Future ArtistsIn the 1960s, the American folk singer Taj Mahal covered "Fishing Blues," bringing the song to a new generation of listeners. Since then, several other major artists have recorded their own versions.
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Album Containing the SongIt was recorded for Vocalion Records and released on the album "Henry Thomas Sings The Texas Blues."
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Representation of CultureThe song is seen as a representation of the life of African American workers in the southeastern United States during the early 20th century.
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VocalsThomas's unique falsetto vocal delivery on "Fishing Blues" has been lauded as one of the standout aspects of the song.
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LegacyThe song remains a staple in the folk and blues genres and is often featured in various anthologies and compilation albums.
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UniquenessRather than focusing on traditional themes of hardship and suffering common in blues music, "Fishing Blues" takes a more light-hearted, playful approach, speaking to Thomas's unique style.
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PreservationThe song's master recording is preserved in the U.S. National Recording Registry for its significant contribution to American music.
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Performance StyleThomas was known for his distinct performance style, often delivering "Fishing Blues" fast and with a rhythmic intensity not commonly associated with early blues music.
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