A single string plays the primal blues.
The performance, consisting solely of Diddleybow's original compositions and vocals, exhibits a strong presence despite its simple vocal count.
The simple sound, resonating directly from the vibration of a single string and playing at the same distance as the vocals, leaves a lasting impression. The rhythm is a simple repetition, but subtle fluctuations continue, and Diddley Bowe's back-and-forth between low and high notes creates variation even with a limited number of notes. In "My Baby Oooo," short phrases are repeated and linger in the ear, while in "I Need A Hundred Dollars," a steady beat is maintained. A performance stripped of unnecessary sounds, a recording that showcases the original form of the blues.
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SIDE B:
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I Need A Hundred Dollars
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