“Bachelor Blues”

Description

Singer laments his bachelor life. He sends a letter to his girlfriend, proposing that she share his lot; she answers by telegram, refusing. He replies, "If you don't like my bait, you need not to bite my hook"

Recordings

• Bill Carlisle, "Batchelor's Blues" (Vocalion 02879, 1935)
• Steve Ledford, "Bachelor Blues" (Bluebird B-7626, 1938)
• New Lost City Ramblers, "Bachelor Blues" (on NLCR13)