MARINER

I don't know which version you refer to but the song was written in the 1920/30s by Huddie Leadbetter known far and wide as 'Leadbelly' . He was jailed for murder but released on condition that he recorded all the songs he remembered from his black upbringing.



MARINER

I dont know which version you refer to but Goodnight Irene was written or collected by Huddie Leadbetter known as 'Leadbelly' in the 1920/30s. Leadbelly was jailed for murder but was released on condition that he recorded all the songs from his black culture.