Elgin movement

Posted by Steve October 21, 2008 at 02:23In reply to Elgin movement posted by ESC on October 20, 2008 at 10:07:

Can someone please enlighten me as to the origin of 'elgin movement'? Blues artist Robert Johnson makes reference to 'elgin movement' in his song Walkin' Blues.

Elgin is a watch. Maybe that is the origin. en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Elgin_Watch_Company

A good suggestion that certainly fits historically. The notion of 'elgin movement' as clockwork could work in context of the song's lyric. Thanks.