Columbia 14083-D - 5-26-1925 - Careless Love Blues (W.C. Handy) Bessie Smith (April 15, 1894 -- September 26, 1937) was an American blues singer.
Janis covers an Odetta classic. A similiar version is done by Bessie Smith. The Empress of The Blues and Odetta were some of Janis' biggest inspirations.
Love, oh love, oh careless love, You've fly though my head like wine You've wrecked the life Of many a poor girl And you nearly spoiled this life of mine Love, ...
Recorded September 1950 Fats 3rd recording from his 4th session (IM-217). b-side of "Rockin' Chair" on Imperial 5145. J and M Studio, 838 North Rampart St., ...
Fats' recording of "Careless Love" was based on "Careless Love Blues" a trad. One of the first to record the song was the Buddy Bolden band in New Orleans, ...