Matchbox Blues blues

A chance encounter with A YouTube video led NYC blogger Heart on a Stick
on a lengthy investigation of the roots and history of the song Matchbox Blues

Part 1
http://heartonastick.blog-city.com/matchbox01.htm

Part 2
http://heartonastick.blog-city.com/matchbox02.htm


Various Artists - Match Box Variations (1924-1964)(mp3)

Blind Lemon Jefferson - Match Box Blues (80524) (March 14, 1927)(mp3) (buy)

Blind Lemon Jefferson - Match Box Blues (4424) (April 1927)(mp3) (buy)
Blind Lemon Jefferson - Match Box Blues (4446) (April 1927)(mp3) (buy)

Luke Jordan - Church Bell Blues (2nd Take)(8/16/27)(mp3) (buy)

Will "Casey Bill" Weldon - Turpentine Blues (10/27)(mp3) (buy)

Willie Baker - Weak-Minded Blues (1/10/1929)(mp3) (buy)

Ed Bell (as "Sluefoot Joe") - Shouting Baby Blues (1929)(mp3) (buy)
Jimmie Davis - High Behind Blues (2/1932) (mp3) (buy)

Blind Lemon Jefferson - Match Box Blues (80524) (March 14, 1927) (mp3) (buy)

Blind Lemon Jefferson - Match Box Blues (4424) (April 1927)(mp3) (buy)
Blind Lemon Jefferson - Match Box Blues (4446) (April 1927)(mp3) (buy)

Various Artists - Match Box Variations (1924-1964)(mp3)