| Mattie Delaney | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mattie Doyle |
| Born | 1905 Tchula, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | Unknown |
| Genres | Delta blues |
| Occupations | Singer, guitarist, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | Early 1930s |
| Labels | Vocalion |
Mattie Delaney (1905 – unknown) was an American delta blues singer and guitarist.[1] She was active in the 1930s with only two known recordings: "Down the Big Road Blues," and "Tallahatchie River Blues."
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Born Mattie Doyle in Tchula, Mississippi, she recorded two songs for the Vocalion Records label in February 1930.[2] Her song "Down The Big Road Blues" was a variant of Tommy Johnson's "Big Road Blues".[3] One music journalist noted "Delaney issuing a matter-of-fact report in "Tallahatchie River Blues".[4] She was unusual for a female performer of the time, in that she played guitar accompaniment and sang topical songs.[1] Nothing is known of her life after the recordings.[5]
Two of Delaney's songs were featured on the Mississippi Girls (1928-1931) compilation album, issued in September 1991.[6]
Several cover versions of Delaney's songs have been recorded over the years. These include: