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"By And By, I Will See Jesus" has most assuredly been recorded. You can find that song on a live 'Blues At Newport' recording. I heard him play that when I visited his former home in Washington, DC.

John Hurt always, but always, told me his birthday was March 8, 1892.

outfidel.

Trust me on this one. The album that I'm referring to is, "Blues At Newport 1964". I wish I'd specified '64' from the beginning. This artists appearing on the album are: John Hurt, Skip James, Libba Cotton, Doc Reese, Willie Doss, Sleepy John with Hammie Nixon and Yank Rachel, and the Rev. Robert Wilkins. John Hurt performs: "By And By, I Will See Jesus, "Talkin Casey", and "Slidin Delta". No, Amazon does not have that particular album. On the front cover of the album you see a picture of John Hurt (back turned) performing in the rain. While Libba does, "Freight Train" you can actually hear the rain coming down. She also did, "Oh Babe, It Ain't No Lie". That particular album is rare and I couldn't tell you where to get info onit except the Vanguard Recording Society itself.

Until I see some proof that John Hurt was born July 3, 1893, my belief will always be March 8, 1892. That's what he told me from his own mouth, that's when I sent his birthday cards for all those years, and that's what you'll find inscribed on his gravestone.

I'm well aware that the state of Mississippi has been notorious in the past when it came to maintaining vital statistics. They weren't even required by law to do so until 1912.

outfidel.

"Bye And Bye, I Will See Jesus" can be found on the album, "Blues At Newport 1964 Volumn 2.

To get a look go to:
www.vanguardrecords.com/1570/79505.html

Yes, that song was recorded at Newport. I'm very glad that my memory served me well.

Fred Mac and Robert Pete are on that album as well.

I will send you a picture so you can see what the jacket looks like.