Yellow Dog Blues (Band)

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Yellow Dog Blues, The Handy, W.C.

arr: Clark, H.Qualli

The Yellow Dog Bluesby: W.C. Handy

arr: H.Qualli Clark

Original Copyright: 1919

By: Pace and Handy

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