William Lee Ellis

William Lee Ellis

When Leadbelly Walked the River Like Christ

Song Description

This instrumental, played with a eBow, was inspired by Leadbelly's biography and an escape he made from prison.

Song Length 3:12 Genre Blues - Traditional, Folk - Traditional
Tempo Very Slow (Under 70) Mood Tranquil, Poignant
Subject Dreams, Spirituality Similar Artists Ry Cooder, John Fahey
Language No Language Era 2000 and later
Music William Lee Ellis Producer Jim Dickinson
Publisher Voodoo Tattoo Music, BMI Performance William Lee Ellis, guitar
Label Yellow Dog Records

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