Railroad Bill (Traditional)
Arranged by Ross Hammond
Ross Hammond – Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar
Recorded live at La Bonne Soup, Sacramento, Ca.
Railroad Bill is a traditional Blues Ballad which dates back to the 19th century. It is said to be inspired by an American outlaw named Morris Slater who robbed freight trains in the 1890s. This song was recorded by Will Bennett in 1929. Dylan’s buddy Joan Baez also recorded her version in 1963.
Sacramento guitarist Ross Hammond has played on large stages and in small corners throughout the United States and beyond. His sound is equal parts jazz, folk, blues, spirituals and world music. He has played for Hillary Clinton, to audiences of five and all points in between.
Website: https://rosshammond.bandcamp.com
