Preceded by discussion of singer, multi-instrumentalist, and blacksmith Jack Welsh (Welch?). He worked at the Black Raven mines in Bell Co., Ky. A composite of assorted floating verses
title is first line that given by Lomax on AFS card.
title is first line (see side B) that given by Lomax on AFS card. Discussion follows of singer and multi-instrumentalist Jack Welsh (Welch?), from whom, presumably, she learned the song, and of guitars in the mountains.
Discussion follows. Molly doesn't remember where she learned the song, but claims that it was ""composed by a Kentucky mountaineer, a coal miner, in Bell County"" over his wife.???
Ms. Davis announces that she composed this song, which was obviously inspired by the Delmore Brothers' record of the same name. Her reference to Barboursville [sic] is presumed to be either her hometown or where she composed the song, as this recording was made in Manchester.
Steele says he learned the tune from a record in Harlan Co., but admits he might have added some elements himself - it bears little resemblance to the Samantha Bumgarner and Frank Hutchison records of the same name. AFS card identifies it as "The Weary Blues," but Steele sings "worried" and clearly calls it "The Worried Blues."?ยจ