Daffan played steel guitar with bands in the Houston area before starting his own band, Ted Daffan and His Texans. As a band leader, he pioneered the use of the steel guitar as a lead instrument and in solos, a departure from the traditional fiddle sounds used by most country bands. Daffan's clean, distinctive sound -- which combined blues and swing -- and his songs influenced artists for years to come.
Like "Born to Lose," a number of Daffan songs were recorded by other artists.
¡Cuatro años de duro trabajo!Este mes de mayo cumplimos cuatro años al aire. Seguimos trabajando en la difusión de este maravilloso instrumento, ¡gracias por participar en nuestra historia!
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Date: 10/13/96; 10:43:55 AM From: [email protected] (Gene L. Graham) Subject: WORRIED MIND
WORRIED MIND Recorded by Ted Daffan Words and music by Ted Daffan and J. Davis
[D] You promised me love - that would never [G] die That promise you [D] made - was only a [A] lie Now [D] after you've gone - all alone I'll [G] pine For all that I've [D] got - [A] is a Worried [D] Mind
I gave you a ring - I gave you a home You promised me true - that you'd never roam I bought you find clothes - and I bought you wine But all that you gave - is a Worried Mind.
And when I was down - you just left me there I needed you so - but you didn't care You found a new love - and a home so fine But all that I've got - is a Worried Mind.
REPEAT 1st VERSE
Note. One of the best selling records of 1940. 2nd only to Bob Will's million-selling "San Antonio Rose."
Source: Encylcopedia of Folk, Country and Western Music.