Covers:

1926:

Clara Smith

1926:

Freddie Keppard & his Jazz Cardinals [with Charlie Jackson]

1927:

Allen Brothers

1927:

McGee Brothers [with Uncle Dave Macon]

1938:

Morris Brothers [as Let Me Be Your Salty Dog, crediting Zeke Morris (lyrics with floating verses)]

1938:

Jelly Roll Morton [with Alan Lomax]

1948:

Lead Belly

1950:

Flatt & Scruggs [as Old Salty Dog Blues]

1956:

Blind Willie McTell

1964:

Barbara Dane & Doc Watson

1990s:

Johnny Cash [on Unearthed box set]

2000:

Cat Power