Second, yes, Robert Johnson did first write the song. But Elmore James then rearranged it and switched up some lyrics and added wicked slide guitar, and it's his version that popularized the song.
Most covers since then have been of the Elmore James version.
First of all, you're thinking of Elmore James.
Second, yes, Robert Johnson did first write the song. But Elmore James then rearranged it and switched up some lyrics and added wicked slide guitar, and it's his version that popularized the song.
Most covers since then have been of the Elmore James version.