Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Huddie William Ledbetter

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Last updated on November 20, 2024.

Huddie William Ledbetter, better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues musician and songwriter notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced, including his renditions of "In the Pines", "Goodnight, Irene", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", and "Boll Weevil".

American - Musician | January 20, 1888 - December 6, 1949

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I always sings too long and too loud.

Huddie William Ledbetter

My guitar is half my life and my wife is the other half.

Huddie William Ledbetter

If you're white, you're alright. If you're brown, stick around. but if you're black, oh baby. Get back, Get back, Get back.

Huddie William Ledbetter

Doctor, if I put this here guitar down now I ain't never going to wake up.

Huddie William Ledbetter

The blues is like this. You lay down some night and you turn from one side of the bed to the other: all night long. It's not too cold in that bed, and it ain't too hot. But what's the matter? The blues has got you.

Huddie William Ledbetter

Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Huddie William Ledbetter

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