GOEBEL REEVES
Goebel Reeves, known professionally as The Texas Drifter, was a Texas singer, guitarist and songwriter remembered for his highly individual vocal style and vivid storytelling. Recording for Okeh between 1929 and 1931, he drew on cowboy songs, blues, recitations and original compositions to create a body of work unlike that of any of his contemporaries. Although his recording career was brief, his distinctive performances have earned him a lasting place in the history of early country music.
BLUES'S UNDERTAKER BLUES
Recorded January 3, 1930 – New York, New York
Matrix 403580-B - Okeh 45381
"Blue's Undertaker's Blues" is a darkly humorous blues in which death is treated with wit rather than tragedy. Accompanying himself on guitar, Reeves delivers the song in his characteristic conversational style, blending spoken passages, blues phrasing and understated comedy. The performance perfectly illustrates the originality that made The Texas Drifter one of the most distinctive voices of the early recording era.
