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She Caught the Katy
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Wikipedia article
'"She Caught the Katy (And Left Me a Mule to Ride)"' is a blues standard written by Taj Mahal and James Rachell. The song was first recorded for Taj Mahal's 1968 album 'The Natch'l Blues', and is one of Mahal's most famous tunes. It has since been covered many times, and is included on the soundtrack for the 1980 movie 'The Blues Brothers' (the song plays over the opening credits, as Jake Blues leaves prison). According to John Belushi's widow, it was Belushi's favorite blues song.
The "Katy" refers to the MissouriKansasTexas Railroad.
Other renditions
*The Blues Brothers'The Blues Brothers'
*Peter Frampton Band'All Blues'
*Albert King'Lovejoy'
*PhishLive performance
*Wet WillieLive performance
*Widespread PanicLive performance
*The Youngbloods'High on a Ridge Top'
See also
*List of train songs
References
Category:1968 songs
Category:Taj Mahal (musician) songs
Category:The Blues Brothers songs
Category:The Youngbloods songs
Category:Blues songs
Category:Songs about trains
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