The melody is based on the song cycle by the string band the Mississippi Sheiks, "Sitting on Top of the World" (1930)/Things About Coming My Way (1931)/I'll Be Gone, Long Gone (1932)/Hitting The Numbers (1934).
Bo Carter's solo work is notable for being sexually suggestive in songs and this is carried on to an extent with the group.
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In 1978 Rory Gallagher recorded a tribute song "The Mississippi Sheiks" for his Photo Finish album.
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