Way Down South (1898 Film)
Way Down South may refer to: * ''Way Down South'' (film), a 1939 film * ''Way Down South'' (album), a 1990 album by Matt "Guitar" Murphy * ''Way Down South'', the 1972 reissue of ''The Delta Sweete'', an album by Bobbie Gentry *"Way Down South", 1912 song by George Fairman George Wayne Fairman (1881–1962) was a lyricist, composer, and music publisher whose work includes popular songs. Several of his songs charted including two that reached #1. Fairman's work includes coon songs, ragtime, songs related to World Wa ...

Way Down South (film)
''Way Down South'' is a 1939 American musical film directed by Leslie Goodwins and Bernard Vorhaus, and produced by Sol Lesser. It was written by Clarence Muse, who also acted in the film, and Langston Hughes. Victor Young was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Music, Scoring. Plot In antebellum Louisiana in 1854, young orphan Timothy Reid Jr. inherits a plantation and its slaves. However, lawyer Martin Dill is made the executor of the estate. Dill plots to sell the slaves and flee to Paris with the proceeds. Timothy is befriended by Jacques Bouton, who persuades Judge Louis Ravenal to look into the matter and save the day. Cast *Bobby Breen as Timothy Reid Jr. *Alan Mowbray as Jacques Bouton *Ralph Morgan as Timothy Reid Sr. *Steffi Duna as Pauline Dubini *Clarence Muse as Uncle Caton *Sally Blane as Claire Bouton * Edwin Maxwell as Martin Dill * Charles Middleton as Cass *Robert Greig as Judge Louis Ravenal *Lillian Yarbo as Janie * Matthew Beard as Gumbo * Hall Johnson ...
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Way Down South (album)
''Way Down South'' is the debut solo album by Matt "Guitar" Murphy, released in 1990 via Discovery Records. It includes contributions by his brother Floyd. Critical reception The ''Toronto Star'' called the album "a languid, liquid masterpiece". The record is listed as an "Album Pick" on AllMusic. Reviewing for the site, Bill Dahl commented that the guitarist "acquits himself most competently here, mixing blues, funk, R&B, and a little jazz into his sparkling fretwork. His brother Floyd Murphy, a Memphis blues guitar legend himself, is on hand for a family reunion." Track listing Personnel * Matt "Guitar" Murphycomposer, guitar, primary artist, producer, vocals * Mark "Kaz" Kazanoffsaxophone * Derek O'Brienguitar (rhythm) * Floyd Murphyguitar, drums, composer * Mel Brownpiano * Eugene Carrierorgan, piano * Chester Kingharmonica * Russell Jacksonbass * Tony Colemandrums * Donna Pearlvocals (background) * Angela Strehli Angela Strehli (born November 22, 1945) is an A ...
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The Delta Sweete
''The Delta Sweete'' is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry. It was released on February 5, 1968, by Capitol Records. The album was produced by Kelly Gordon. Background One week after "Ode to Billie Joe" concluded its four-week reign at the top of the '' Billboard'' Hot 100, Gentry returned home to the South. September 30, 1967 was declared "Bobbie Gentry Day" in Houston, Mississippi, which is the county seat of Chickasaw County. It was estimated that 5,000 people attended. ''Life'' magazine turned up to interview Gentry for a feature story that would appear in the November issue accompanied by a photograph of Gentry on the Tallahatchie Bridge. Gentry returned to California the following month to begin work on her second album. Recording The earliest recording on the album, "Penduli Pendulum", was recorded on July 16, 1967, during one of Gentry's first sessions at Capitol Studios after being signed to Capitol Records. "Okolona River Bottom Band" ...
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