Robert Johnson - Ramblin' On My Mind Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was "Ramblin' On My Mind" recorded by Robert Johnson?

   "Ramblin' On My Mind" was recorded on November 23, 1936, by Robert Johnson.

2. How many takes of "Ramblin' On My Mind" were recorded by Robert Johnson?

   Robert Johnson recorded two takes of "Ramblin' On My Mind" which were used for different pressings of the 78 rpm records.

3. What melody did Robert Johnson use for "Ramblin' On My Mind"?

   "Ramblin' On My Mind" used the melody made popular by Walter Davis in his hit record "M & O Blues".

4. What guitar technique did Robert Johnson use in "Ramblin' On My Mind"?

   Johnson used an open tuning that allowed him to combine a boogie shuffle on the bass strings with bottleneck triplets on the treble strings.

5. Who claimed to have originally written "Ramblin' On My Mind"?

   Members of Ike Zimmerman's family have claimed that "Ramblin' On My Mind" was actually written by Zimmerman, as they heard him play it before he met Johnson.

6. Who made the first solo vocal recording of "Ramblin' On My Mind"?

   Eric Clapton made his first solo vocal recording of "Ramblin' On My Mind" with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers in 1966.