Ballin' the blues music

Object Details

General: Lead sheets for an untitled piece are also noted on the verso of the lead sheet for "Searsy's blues," Folder A. Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.; Condition: fair, tape.

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Collection Citation: Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

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Scope and Contents: 1 part; Ballin' the blues is contained in one folder consisting of 1 lead sheet in G Major concert -- in pencil -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).; Lead sheet for voice. Lyrics begin "She wants to move, yes she wants to move out on me ...". Lead sheet is noted on the verso of a lead sheet for "Searsy's blues," Folder A. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.

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