Kassie Jones

General Information (pt. 1)
Performer: Furry Lewis

Instrumentation: Guitar

Date of recording: 1928

Record label: Victor

Serial #:21664A



General Information (pt. 2)
Performer: Furry Lewis

Instrumentation: Guitar

Date of recording: 1928

Record label: Victor

Serial #:21664B

Summary
(As summarized by Harry Smith, The Anthology Of American Folk Music) "CRACK ENGINEER JONES IN FATAL COLLISION. KNEW ALICE FRY. WIFE RECALLS SYMBOLIC DREAM, LATER CONSOLES CHILDREN." (6)

Information On This Song
This rendition of the Ballad Casey Jones (song) was recorded in two parts because of time constraints which were common in the 78 era.

Albums Featuring This Song

 * The Anthology Of American Folk Music
 * Classic Railroad Songs
 * In His Prime
 * People Take Warning!
 * Furry Lewis (album)
 * Broadcasting The Blues (album)
 * Masters Of The Memphis Blues
 * Kassie Jones (album)
 * Furry Lewis 1927-1929
 * A Deadbeat Guitar And The Mississippi Blues
 * Party!
 * Americana Roots Songbook: The Blues
 * The Memphis Blues Of Furry Lewis
 * Kings Of Memphis Town
 * Furry Lewis: The Early Years
 * La Ballata Afro-Americana
 * Canned Heat Blues
 * Memphis Blues Singers
 * The Roots Of Johnny Cash