From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (source)

John Henry Blues (song)

Author(s)/Publishing Information

W. C. Handy

Call Number

M1630.18.H26 B5 1972

Location(s)

University of Kentucky Libraries :

Little Fine Arts and Design Library, Book Stacks (lyrics and written music)

Lots of versions available on YouTube, including a version by the W.C. Handy Preservation Band.

Access

Included in Blues : an anthology. Complete words and music of 53 great songs.

Item Relations

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Related Entries Citing this Entry

NKAA Entry: Brown, Phil H.

Cite This NKAA Entry:

“John Henry Blues (song),” Notable Kentucky African Americans Database, accessed October 11, 2026, https://nkaa.uky.edu/nkaa/items/show/300001943.

Last modified: 2024-09-23 20:27:42