Anthology of American Folk Music
Volume 3: Songs, Track 74

99 YEAR BLUES
Julius Daniels

Recorded Atlanta, GA: February 19, 1927
Julius Daniels, vocal and guitar
Originally released on Victor 20658B

Born in Denmark, South Carolina, Julius Daniels (1903-1947) spent the years from 1912-1930 in Pineville, South Carolina. He was one of the first of the Southeastern bluesmen to record (Bastin, pg. 196). In later years, he was most commonly associated with Charlotte, North Carolina. After his recording career ended, Daniels worked a number of jobs, including his last as a fireman.

For more recordings of Daniels see: Georgia Blues and Gospel (DOC 5160c).

OTHER RECORDED VERSIONS include:
Blues: as Viola Lee Blues: Cannon's Jug Stompers (YZ 1082/3c).

Folksong revival: as 99 Year Blues: Jim Kweskin (REP 6464a); Chris Smither (ADE 1031a).

Rock: as 99 Year Blues: Hot Tuna (Grunt 1004a, RCA 2591a, Relix 2080c); Johnny Winter (Relix 2087c).