The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #26516   Message #2375867
Posted By: Stringsinger
27-Jun-08 - 06:47 PM
Thread Name: Blind Blake from the Bahamas
Subject: RE: Blind Blake from the Bahamas
Blind Blake is known for his rendition of "Run Come See Jerusalem" which Pete Seeger
and Erik Darling sang.

He also maintained that he was the rightful composer of the song "Baubles, Bangles and
Beads" recorded by Frank Sinatra (which Blake says was stolen from him without credit or payment).

He has in the past held forth at the Bahamian Airport as a tourist attraction.

He is well-known in the Islands. I think he also did a funny song called "Yas yas yas"
which mentions Dillinger.