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coprolite

(365 posts)
Wed Mar 5, 2025, 12:42 AM Mar 2025

The original rendition of Mercury Blues

by K.C. Douglas 1948 was called Mercury Boogie.

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Then came The Steve Miller Band rendition 1968.
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And one of the best remakes , in my opinion, was Alan Jackson's rendition in1993.
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The original rendition of Mercury Blues (Original Post) coprolite Mar 2025 OP
David Lindley's El Rayo X version was my intro to marcopolo63 Mar 2025 #1
A great version, I will add that to my playlist. coprolite Mar 2025 #2

marcopolo63

(79 posts)
1. David Lindley's El Rayo X version was my intro to
Wed Mar 5, 2025, 09:26 AM
Mar 2025

The Mercury Blues…

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coprolite

(365 posts)
2. A great version, I will add that to my playlist.
Wed Mar 5, 2025, 01:44 PM
Mar 2025

It's a remarkable song that has been adapted by other genres, blues, rock, country.

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