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Bukka White

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Biography

Booker T. Washington "Bukka" White (November 12, 1906– February 26, 1977) was a guitarist and singer born in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Even though he didn't like the spelling "Bukka", he was best known by that name. He gave his more famous cousin B.B. King his first guitar, a Stella. Bukka himself is remembered as a player of National Steel guitars. He also played, but was less adept at, the piano.

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Top Songs

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  1.  
    Lyrics
    Feeling funny in my mind, Lord
    I believe I'm fixing to die
    Feeling funny in my mind, Lord
    I believe I'm fixing to die
    Well, I don't mind dying
    Fixin' To Die Blues - (2:48)  -  3,731 plays
  2.  
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    Shake 'Em On Down Trk 3 3:00
    Bukka White (Booker T. Washington White)
    Bukka White - vocal & guitar, unk 2nd guitar.
    Recorded: Sept 2, 1937 Chicago, Illinois
    Victor unissued.
    Shake 'Em On Down - (3:03)  -  3,563 plays
  3. Aberdeen Mississippi Blues - (2:32)  -  3,457 plays
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    Judge give me life this mornin'
    Down on Parchman farm
    Judge give me life this mornin'
    Down on Parchman farm
    I wouldn't hate it so bad
    Parchman Farm Blues - (2:43)  -  3,394 plays
  5.  
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    I'm taken down with the fever and it won't let me sleep
    I'm taken down with the fever and it won't let me sleep
    It was about three o'clock before he would let me be
    I wish somebody would come and drive my fever away
    I wish somebody, come and drive my fever away
    High Fever Blues - (2:54)  -  2,752 plays
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