The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #14589 Message #4011711
Posted By: Mark Ross
03-Oct-19 - 10:23 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Mule Skinner Blues
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Mule Skinner Blues
SHINE was a Bert Williams song. He was a star in Vaudeville. Even though he was African-American, he would appear in blackface makeup. Ry Cooder did a great version on his recording JAZZ.