Along with “Matchbox”, “See That My Grave Is Kept Clean” is Blind Lemon Jefferson’s best known song. This is a day to remember & listen to BLJ, but also to his songs interpreted by others.
| “See That My Grave Is Kept Clean” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Blind Lemon Jefferson | |
| B-side | “Where Shall I Be” |
| Released | 1927 |
| Format | 10″ 78 rpm record |
| Recorded | October 1927 |
| Genre | Blues |
| Length | 2:54 |
| Label | Paramount (Cat. no. 12585) |
| Writer(s) | Blind Lemon Jefferson |
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Here are BLJ & some fine versions of by other artists.
Blind Lemon Jefferson:
Bob Dylan – from his debut album:
Bob Dylan – Live 1962:
Lou Reed – 12min version:
B.B. King – Live at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011:
Mavis Staples:
Grateful Dead – Live at the Matrix 1966:
The Dream Syndicate (live):
Lightnin’ Hopkins:
The Staple Singers:
-Egil