Note: While working on the bean farm (known as "the lake") Jones had her own room with a comfortable bed, an oil stove, and an ice box. Others slept on cots or on the floor. They sang thousands of work songs.
About the session: The tenth of 21 recording sessions with Bessie Jones.
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