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Talking blues is a narrative song form in which the verses are rhythmically spoken rather than fully sung, typically over a steady, simple acoustic guitar blues accompaniment. The delivery leans on timing, humor, and conversational asides, often punctuated by a short sung refrain or a witty tagged last line. Emerging in the American South in the 1920s, the style was named and codified by South Carolina musician Chris Bouchillon after his 1926 recording "Talking Blues." It later became a favored vehicle for topical commentary and social satire through the folk revival, especially in the hands of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Bob Dylan. Its blend of plain‑spoken storytelling, bluesy harmony, and comic timing helped bridge traditional country/folk performance with modern singer‑songwriter and protest traditions.