How can a poor man stand and live?

[Jean Pierre]

"How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?" is an American folk song originally recorded on December 4, 1929, in New York City. It was written, composed, and performed by Blind Alfred Reed, accompanying himself on the violin. The song tells of hard times during the Great Depression. It is considered an early example of a protest song. In 2020, the song was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame. (wiki)

I .really liked (among the many versions) the one by Ry Cooder live (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-ZNopIJG4M)
This version reorders the verses compared with Reed's original; however, all of the lyrics come from the original version recorded by Reed
(in this live version of Cooder, not all the verses are there

 avec guitar tele, dobro, bass (accordion , piano and drums by BIAB)

thank guys for listening

[StephenM]

awesome work JP.  interesting its still sung and played.  what a great way to honor the man.

[bruno]

Great cover - enjoyed this lots.
B

[Groundy]

Nice one  JP, Rock on Pal...Alex