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Last Fair Deal Gone Down

Duration 2:43

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King of the Delta Blues Singers

King of the Delta Blues Singers

Robert Johnson · 1961 · Track 5

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Duración2:39
ÁlbumKing of the Delta Blues Singers
Año1961
ISRCUSSM13600029

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The story behind

The song Last Fair Deal Gone Down by Robert Johnson is a fascinating tale that weaves together gambling, labor, and love, all within the context of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad. Recorded on November 27, 1936, at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, this piece was released in 1937 as part of a 78 rpm single by Vocalion Records, serving as the B-side of 32-20 Blues. What is interesting is that the lyrics reflect the culture of card games, borrowing the phrase "Deal Go Down" from the game known as "Georgia Skin." Additionally, the song seems to evoke echoes of traditional work songs, giving it historical and emotional depth.