"Outside Woman Blues" is a

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song originally recorded by

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in 1929. It is one of few known recordings made by Reynolds, who used "Woman Blues" in several song titles, including "Cold Woman Blues", "Goose Hill Woman Blues", and "Third Street Woman Blues". In 1967, the song was popularized by the British rock group

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, who recorded a

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adaptation in 1967 for the album ''

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'', with vocals by

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. Live recordings appear on '' BBC Sessions'' and ''

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''. Their original recording is included on the compilation album ''

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''. Cream's versions are usually credited to "Reynolds, arranged by Eric Clapton". Clapton has also performed the song live as a solo artist.

References

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