Honey, Where You Been So Long?

Posted in 1930s, Field Recording, Gospel on 11.05.07

“Lord, I’m Troubled About My Soul” is my favorite traditional gospel song, though it does not have a deep recorded tradition as many southern gospel songs. This version is by Lillie Knox who was recorded by John Lomax on one of his Library of Congress field recording trips through South Carolina. Lillie Knox has a incredible voice - and this track recorded acapella is one of the most moving recordings I’ve ever heard.

Lille Knox - I’m Troubled About My Soul (1937)

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By Jim on 11.06.07 10:03 pm

LOVE your site, I’m hooked.

I know Charlie Patton recorded this as “Troubled About My Mother.” What other versions are out there?

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By geldof_bloke on 11.15.07 7:02 pm

Glad to see you’re still posting. You blog is terrific, so thank you! This is haunting song - simply amazing.

By Chris on 07.11.08 7:02 pm

Does anyone know the lyric to “Troubled About My Soul”?

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