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Ash Tray Blues

'Papa' Charlie Jackson

Charlie Jackson, Papa Charlie Jackson

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This side was recorded in Chicago in May of 1928 featuring Papa Charlie Jackson six-string banjo & vocals.

*"Ash Tray Blues" is credited to Papa Charlie Jackson.

This would be a beautiful sentimental number if it weren't for the subject matter.

The song is a double entendre utilizing a very obscure sexual metaphor.