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The song is a country blues composition originally created and performed by Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie in 1929. It was recognized for its historical significance when it received induction into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2026 within the singles and album tracks category.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The lyrics draw from the experiences and consequences of the Great Mississippi Flood that occurred in 1927.
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