Anthology of American Folk Music
Volume 3: Songs, Track 84

FISHING BLUES
Henry Thomas

Recorded Chicago: June 13, 1928
Henry Thomas, guitar, quills and vocal
Originally released on Vocalion 1249

For a biography and additional information on Thomas see Track 35.

This fun tune was popularized during the late 20th century by performers Taj Mahal and the Lovin' Spoonful. The Spoonful's version was a featured song in Woody Allen's film What's Up Tiger Lily.

OTHER RECORDED VERSIONS include:
Traditional American Folk: as Fishing Blues: Doc Watson (SGH 2205c).

Folksong revival: as Fishing Blues: Fleming Brown (MRW 1953a); Jim Kweskin (Mountain Railroad 52782a, VG 9234a, VG 79270a); John B. Sebastian (MGM 4720a, REP 2036a); Mike Seeger (VG 154c); Neil Woodward (BDG 003c).

Children's: as Fishing Blues: Sharon. Lois and Bram (Elephant 0306c). 

Blues: as Fishing Blues: Taj Mahal (COL 18c, COL 30619a, COL 34466a, COL 36528c, DRG 1441c). 

Rock: as Fishing Blues: Blue Steel (Ornament 7505a); The JSD Band (WB 2723a); The Lovin' Spoonful (KS 8054a, RH 70944c). 

British: as Fishing Blues: John Martyn (ISL 9091a).