The Blue Beats – Parchman Farm

Unreleased track by the lads, featuring the McCully brothers, Tully and Mike. In comms with Tully, “…This track was featured on Springbok Radio’s ‘Battle of the Beats’ in 1966/67….Mel (Green), Mel (Miller) and Julian (Laxton) won, we came second…” …This is their take on the blues song first recorded by American Delta Blues musician Bukka White in 1940. An autobiographical piece, in which White sings of his experience at the infamous Mississippi State Penitentiary, known as Parchman Farm. The track has been covered by several other artists over the years.

Marq Vas, 29 December 2020

The Blue Beats – “Parchman Farm” Line up

Mike McCully (approx 20 years old) – Drums
Tully McCully (approx 14 years old) – Bass, Lead Vocals
Richard Hyam – Rhythm Guitar
Maurice Findlay – Lead Guitar

Publisher: Marquis Music

Thanks to Tully for the track/band info and use of band pic.