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1929 song by Charley Patton From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Pony Blues" is a Delta blues song recorded by blues musician Charley Patton.[1] Patton recorded the song in June 1929 during his first session.[2] The song was also the first song to be released by Patton on the Paramount label.[1]
"Pony Blues" | ||||
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Single by Charley Patton | ||||
B-side | "Banty Rooster Blues" | |||
Released | Late 1929 | |||
Recorded | Richmond, Indiana, June 14, 1929 | |||
Genre | Delta blues | |||
Length | 3:02 | |||
Label | Paramount (no. 12792-A) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Charley Patton | |||
Charley Patton singles chronology | ||||
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Patton wrote "Pony Blues" sometime around the age 19, and is one of the first songs Patton ever wrote. He would record another rendition of this song as "Stone Pony Blues" in 1934.[1]
With the help of record store owner H. C. Speir, Patton obtained his first recording session, for Paramount Records, on June 14, 1929.[3] He cut 14 sides, including "Pony Blues" (vocal and guitar).[4] Patton's composition "Down the Dirt Road" was also recorded at this session.[5]
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