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Livin' on the Street

by Port City Blues Society Players

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“Livin on the Street” was recorded by seven musicians at five socially distant Arkansas studios located in Star City, Pine Bluff, Bryant and North Little Rock, Arkansas. The track is the fourth of a series of tracks being produced entitled “Socially Distant Blues Sessions”.

The track is the result of the creative collaboration of George Scaife (writer, guitar) and Jerry McCoy (vocals, guitar). They are joined by Ben Arrington, Dave Sadler, Bill “Bluesboy” Jagitsch, Steve Massengale, Debra Bell-Willis and Roscoe Willis in various musical and production roles.

The track is a form of one chord Delta Blues featuring vocals and dynamic improvised instrumental phrases provided by the musicians. Many early blues songs and chants were of the one chord form. Later, musicians such as Robert Petway, Howlin’ Wolf and John Lee Hooker often incorporated the one chord Blues form in their recordings. The vocals and instrumental improvisations on this recording add a flavor that may also remind you of Elvin Bishop or The Grateful Dead. The lyrics are the lament of a homeless man telling of his attempt to get by while living on the street.

All proceeds from the streams and downloads of the track will be donated to “The Van”, an organization dedicated to providing support services to the homeless in the central Arkansas area.

The musicians on this track are members of The Port City Blues Society, a non-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status operating exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. Port City Blues Society’s mission is to educate the public and perpetuate the Delta Blues art form on a local and regional level. Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, Arkansas have a rich Delta Blues heritage. It is a story that needs to be preserved and kept alive for future generations.

lyrics

Done lost my home, Ain’t got no car
Livin on the Street, In a cardboard box
I’m holding out my hand, Can you spare me a buck
Just trying to stay warm, And wishing for some luck
I’m livin’ on the Street, I really need some shoes
I’ve got the homeless blues, The homeless blues

credits

released August 7, 2020
Musician Credits:
Jerry McCoy – Vocals, Lead Guitar, Guitar Fills
Ben Arrington - Bass
George "Butch" Scaife - Rhythm Guitars
Dave Sadler – Lead Guitar, Diatonic Harmonica
Bill “Blues Boy Jag” Jagitsch - Lead Cigar Box Guitar, Lead Guitar
Debra Bell-Willis – Backing Vocals
Steve Massengale - Drums

Writers/Composers:
George Walter Scaife, BMI

Final Mix and Mastering Engineer: George “Butch” Scaife, Spiraling Media Studios (501) 690-3981
Background Vocal Engineer: Roscoe Willis

Record Label:
Major 3rd Records
Sound Recording ℗ Copyright 2020

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