I’ve been listening to this tune because I’ve been trying to play it in my own beginner way on the oil can banjo. It’s played in sawmill, or mountain modal tuning in the key of A. On a regular banjo that would mean playing with a capo on the second fret. The oil can has a shorter neck and is normally tuned to A rather than G so there is no need for a capo. I’ve reached the point this evening in which I can play through the tune no problem…..but way slower than it needs to be played.
Here’s Tim Rowell…
Here it is on fiddle by davidbragger.
27th Street 
Toss that thing down for a bit and get some Son House….Death Letter Blues would be a good start. You’re in need of a revival. Invite your friends….
I used to listen to a lot of blues, especially the old stuff. These days less so. I’ve been tremendously enjoying exploring old time music and learning to play the can. I have been messing around with a slide some….but I don’t know if Son House would like slide banjo
That’s a great tune. I can’t wait till you post a video of you tackling it on the oil can banjo! hint, hint
As soon as I can play it without being embarassingly horrible, I will Barb.