Blind Boy Fuller – “Trucking My Blues Away No. 2” (1937)

Blind Boy Fuller (aka Fulton Allen) was a popular blues artist who prolifically recorded over 100 records between 1935-1940. Like many blues artists of the 30s, a number of his tunes used double-entendres to suggest more risqué content.

He first recorded “Trucking My Blues Away” in 1936 – and it was such a hit that no doubt his record company convinced him to capitalize on its popularity and record it again in 1937 as “Trucking My Blues Away No. 2”.

This rousing version with washboard accompaniment is a little brighter than the original, with a good-spirited Fuller seeming to have a little fun and giving a more enthusiastic performance overall.

Recorded in New York City on February 9, 1937.
Released as Melotone 7-07-63

Credits:
Blind Boy Fuller – Vocals, Guitar
George Washington (“Bull City Red”) – Washboard