DESCRIPTION:
Probably recorded around 1962.
Featuring the Waller Creek Boys
Recorded in Austin Texas
*only 2 photos of a younger Janis in the video. I thought it suitable.
These were from 1962 or 63.


St. James Infirmary is an old traditional ameriKcan song.
It has been recorded by many people and is one of our best standards.
It is a darker song. But the imagery is quite vivid.
Here are the lyrics: (non traditional but still just as good)


I went down to old Joe's bar room
On the corner by the square.
Well, the drinks were bein' served as usual,
And this goodly crowd was there.

Well, on my left stood Joe McKennedy
And his eyes were bloodshot red.
When he told me that sad story,
These were the words he said:

I went down to the St. James infirmary,
I saw my baby there,
She was stretched out on a long white table,
So cold, and fine, and fair.
Go ahead!

Let her go, let her go, God bless her
Wherever she may be,
he can search this world over
Never find another man like me.

Yes, sixteen coal black horses
To pull that rubber tied hack.
Well, it's seven goin to the graveyard
Aint but six -a-comin back

Well, now you've heard my story,
Well, have another round of booze
And if anyone should ever, ever ask you
I've got the St. James infirmary blues!



There seemed to be no decent upload of this so I took it upon myself to post the song.
I happen to like her version. Even tho its a home made recording of sorts and recorded in a folk club or bar. Its still very unique and its a great ameriKan song,.Thank you for listening.