WHERE THE HOKEY POKEY "IS" WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT

Blind Lemon Jefferson

Posted over 2 years ago
**Yotochan**: You posted a video recently of Lou Reed singing this song. Lou changed up the lyrics a bit and confused me, that bastard, It took me awhile but here it is:

Comments (10)

  1. dermahrk says After listening to some samples, I put BLJ on my Amazon want list a couple of years ago. Since then, he's sunk to the bottom of that list as I forgot what I heard and bought newer music instead. Thanks for reminding me! BTW, if he's blind, why is he wearing clear eyeglasses? Should he be "Almost-blind" Lemon Jefferson. Doesn't have the same ring...
    Permalink posted 08/06/2007
  2. 1234chainsaw says Acoustic Delta blues, BLJ included, really captivated me a few years ago. Lots of intense stuff.
    Permalink posted 08/06/2007
  3. yotochan says Dachmo Nice job. Thanks for the effort to get the original posted. I don't own this cut.
    Permalink posted 08/06/2007
  4. dachmo says While I was searching for the right song I also came up with this version done live by _"The Dream Syndicate"_ in Greece '87.
    Permalink posted 08/06/2007
  5. yotochan says “The Dream Syndicate” I like that very much. I guess this pretty much nails the Yoto for you for outstanding posts in the field of blues covers. Congratulations dachmo!
    Permalink posted 08/06/2007
  6. 1234chainsaw says Yeah, my first touch with this song was Dream Syndicate's version on their 1988 album Ghost Stories.
    Permalink posted 08/06/2007
  7. dachmo says One post does not a Yoto make (whats a Yoto?) my spectrum on blues is limited so you may change your mind, Miyagi. I am open to suggestions though!
    Permalink posted 08/06/2007
  8. dachmo says The only Dream Sydicate I have is that first eponymous ep and then _"Days of Wine and Roses"_. I thought it a bit odd to use the BLJ song as a concert opener.
    Permalink posted 08/06/2007
  9. yotochan says Yoto is a fictitious award I just made up in your honor. The first ever awarded.
    Permalink posted 08/06/2007
  10. dermahrk says Yoto? Oh no!
    Permalink posted 08/08/2007

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