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Famous Blues Covers


"Walkin' Blues" or "Walking Blues" is a blues classic written and recorded by American musician Son House in 1930. Although unissued at the time, it was part of House's repertoire and other musicians, including Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters, adapted the song and recorded their own versions.




Muddy Waters,1950.






Robert Johnson: originally released 1937




Son House,1930.


"Woke up this morning, feel 'round for my shoes,
You know 'bout that babe, had them old walkin' blues.
Woke up this morning, I feel 'round for my shoes,
You know 'bout that babe, Lord, I had them old walkin' blues.

Leavin' this morning, I had to go ride the blinds.
I've been mistreated, don't mind dying.

This morning, I had to go ride the blinds,
I've been mistreated, Lord, I don't mind dying."