Look on Yonder Wall
Song first recorded by James "Beale Street" Clark in 1945 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Look on Yonder Wall" (or "Look over Yonders Wall"; originally titled "Get Ready to Meet Your Man") is a blues song first recorded in 1945 by James "Beale Street" Clark. Clark, also known as "Memphis Jimmy", was a blues pianist from Memphis, Tennessee. During the 1940s, he appeared on recordings by Jazz Gillum, Red Nelson (also known as Dirty Red), and an early Muddy Waters session, as well as several singles in his own name.
Quick Facts "Get Ready to Meet Your Man", Single by James "Beale Street" Clark ...
"Get Ready to Meet Your Man" | |
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Single by James "Beale Street" Clark | |
B-side | "Love Me or Let Me Be" |
Released | 1945 (1945) |
Recorded | October 24, 1945 |
Genre | Blues |
Label | Columbia |
Songwriter(s) | James Clark |
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In 1961, Elmore James adapted the song, titled "Look on Yonder Wall", which was issued as single. Most subsequent renditions show James's influence.