Angel Child (traditional song)

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"Angel Child" is a traditional song from the Texas repertoire. The song was recorded by Memphis Slim (1948), Lightnin' Hopkins and Mance Lipscomb, and Guitar Slim Green. [1]

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References

  1. Gérard Herzhaft Encyclopedia of the Blues 1992 2nd ed Page 263 "Although it is usually attributed to Memphis Slim ( 1948 on Miracle M 145), "Angel Child" is most certainly an old piece from the Texas repertoire. Lipscomb, Hopkins, and Guitar Slim Green did the best versions. "