Silver City Bound Nina Simone

"Silver City Bound" by Nina Simone, released in 1964, is a #Jazz song that reflects themes of hope, escape, and the pursuit of a better life. The lyrics express a longing for freedom and a brighter future, using vivid imagery. Musically, it features Simone's powerful vocals and emotive piano. The song resonates with the struggles for civil rights and personal liberation, showcasing Simone's influence as an artist and activist.

Lomax, ledbetter

Yeah...
This is a song... was sung by leadbelly and it was written for...his friend...
He had a friend named blind lemon...
And they used to ride back and forth on a train from somewhere to texas...
And I leraned this tune from a record
I heard by him

Silver city bound I'm silver city bound
I'm gonna tell my little baby I'm silver city bound
I'm gonna meet blind lemon gonna ride on down
Silver city bound I'm silver city bound
I'm gonna tell my little baby I'm silver city bound
I'm gonna meet blind lemon gonna ride on down

Take me by the hand oh babe
And lead me to the promises land
Take me by the hand oh babe

And lead me to the promised land

Silver city bound I'm silver city bound
I'm gonna tell my little baby I'm silver city bound
I'm gonna meet blind lemon gonna ride on down

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