Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. "Rock Island Line" is an American blues/folk song written by Kelly Pace and first recorded by John Lomax in 1934 as sung by Pace and other inmates in an Alabama State Prison, and later popularised by Leadbelly. Many versions have been recorded by other artists, most significantly the world-wide hit version in the mid-1950s by Lonnie Donegan. The song is ostensibly about the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. The verses tell a humorous story about a train operator who smuggled pig iron through a toll gate by claiming all he had on board was livestock. Lonnie Donegan's recording, released as a single in late 1955, signalled the start of the UK "skiffle" craze. Donegan "did nothing to credit Lead Belly as the author, even though he simply copied Huddie's entire arrangement". This recording only featured Donegan, Chris Barber on double bass and washboard player (Beryl Bryden), but as it was part of a Chris Barber's Jazz Band session for Decca Records, Donegan received no royalties from Decca for record sales, beyond his original session fee.

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