Jimmy Rodgers–the “Singing Brakeman” recorded “In the Jailhouse Now” in 1928. Since then, countless people have covered it–from Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Doc Watson to Jim Croce, Jerry Garcia and Webb Pierce. I learned it from Leon Russel who had recorded it for his “Hank Wilson’s Back” album. The song also appeared in the film and on the soundtrack of “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” I like playing it…I hope you enjoy it.