True Story of Abner Jay

by Abner Jay

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Perpetual Mori I need some rest. Favorite track: I'm So Depressed.

Avery K This is amazing! Favorite track: St James Infirmary Blues.

David Dellacroce If Abner Jay isn't already your favorite musical artist, then he probably will be after you listen to this. Favorite track: The Reason Young People Use Drugs.

EMD Certainly one of the greatest purchases I have ever made. The inserts are full of incredible insights into his life and work! Most of which he was NEVER PAID FOR!!!!

These songs will stay with me forever. Favorite track: I'm So Depressed.

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MR-036 Abner Jay - True Story of Abner Jay LP
MR-068 Abner Jay - Folk Song Stylist LP
South Georgia’s one-man-band Abner Jay, with some of his most moving home-recordings… 2 LPs for $20!!!

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1.	I'm So Depressed 03:23	buy track
2.	Cocaine 06:29	buy track
3.	Vietnam 02:35	buy track
4.	St James Infirmary Blues 06:19	buy track
5.	Cleo 02:43	buy track
6.	Woke Up This Morning 03:14	buy track
7.	My Mule 02:10	buy track
8.	Ol' Man River 03:22	buy track
9.	Don't Mess with Me Baby 01:47	buy track
10.	I Am Georgia Bound 02:49	buy track
11.	The Reason Young People Use Drugs 03:00	buy track

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A classic! Abner Jay was a one man band with a style completely onto himself. His music harkens back to the sounds of the 1800's (pre blues) but somehow sounds wholly modern at the same time. Abner plays drums with his feet, electric banjo and harmonica and sings with one of the richest baritone voices you'll ever hear, all at the same time.

This LP features the creme de la creme of Abners' self released music from the 60's and 70's - hits like 'I'm so depressed', 'Vietnam', 'St. James Infirmary, and 'The Reason Young People do drugs.' One of Mississippi Records absolute best titles hands down.

'Tip on' cover and comes with 4 inserts - two informative pamphlets penned by Abner, Abner's life story and a transcription of his jokes and banter. Improved sound quality and cover clarity too!

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released January 1, 2019

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Abner Jay Fitzgerald, Georgia

"Abner Jay the most unusual talent in the world. A true Southerner
from South G.A. He was raised layin on his belly, drinkin water from
the ol Swaunee River. Jay claims the secret for his good health and
being the father of sixteen young’uns, and gonna git some more, layin
on his belly drinkin water from that ol Swaunee. Abner
is twenty five years older than you think." ... more

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