Level: 2/3
Tuning: Open D

King Solomon Hill was the recording name for Joe Holmes born in 1897 in McComb, Mississippi. He recorded eight sides in 1932 for Paramount Records. His high voice combined with a unique slide technique make his recordings distinct from most other Mississippi bluesmen. He combined melodic treble lines played with the slide against rhythmic bass runs. Over this interchange he added his high pitched voice. His arrangements are played in the Open D tuning. "Down On My Bended Knee" is one of his greatest recordings.