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Mama, ’Tain’t Long Fo’ Day

Blind Willie McTell

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5 cited facts

  • 1928
  • 3:06
  • 148 BPM · F minor

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  1. Released on Victor, also King Porter Stomp (Benny Goodman and His Orchestra), Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standin’ on the Corner) (Jimmie Rodgers) and Stormy Weather (Lena Horne)

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Written by
Blind Willie McTell
Performed by
Blind Willie McTell
Part of
Writing Paper Blues / Mamma, Tain't Long Fo' Day
Released on
Victor

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  1. 1MusicBrainz Mama, ’Tain’t Long Fo’ Day was performed by Blind Willie McTell

    Mama, ’Tain’t Long Fo’ Day was performed by Blind Willie McTell

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  2. 2MusicBrainz Mama, ’Tain’t Long Fo’ Day was written by Blind Willie McTell

    Mama, ’Tain’t Long Fo’ Day was written by Blind Willie McTell

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  3. 3MusicBrainz Mama, ’Tain’t Long Fo’ Day is part of the release Writing Paper Blues / Mamma, Tain't Long Fo' Day

    Mama, ’Tain’t Long Fo’ Day is part of the release Writing Paper Blues / Mamma, Tain't Long Fo' Day

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  4. 4MusicBrainz Victor is the label of the song Mama, ’Tain’t Long Fo’ Day

    Victor is the label of the song Mama, ’Tain’t Long Fo’ Day

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  5. 5MusicBrainz Mama, ’Tain’t Long Fo’ Day was released on 1928-09

    Mama, ’Tain’t Long Fo’ Day was released on 1928-09

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    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026