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Sunday, April 11, 2010

More than an idea, not yet a plan



No. 1 on the list here of the top 100 North Carolina songs.

“Samson and Delilah” by the Rev. Gary Davis Where to even begin with this one? You could start with his unique finger-picking that was fundamental to the Piedmont blues style. Or you could point to the countless blues, country and rock musicians who he influenced. “Samson and Delilah” is a traditional work most notably recorded by the Grateful Dead for their Terrapin Station album, which instantly became a crowd favorite. Though, Bob Weir may have never known it had Davis not taught it to him.

I prefer the PP&M version.  
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