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Sparklers: “Shufflin’ The Blues” by T-Bone Walker
This is the seventh installment of this category featuring recordings of outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists – or – outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances. That introduction used to include this explanation: It was inspired by whatever god oversees the shuffle … Continue reading
“Crazy Blues” – The Centennial
One hundred years ago today – August 10, 1920 – Mamie Smith & Her Jazz Hounds recorded “Crazy Blues.” The recording was made in the New York City studios of OKeh Records. Ralph Peer, the recording director for OKeh in … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: The Carter Family
In the evening, on August 1, 1927, The Carter Family – Alvin Pleasant Carter, his wife Sara Dougherty Carter and Sara’s younger cousin, Maybelle Addington Carter – made their first recordings. The recording session took place in a make-shift recording … Continue reading
The First Record With A Fender
It was a Country record on the Capitol label. Released in July of 1950, Capitol Record #1124 was available in two formats: a 78 rpm 10″ shellac disc and the more modern 45 rpm 7″ vinyl “single.” “I’ll Never Be … Continue reading
Opening Day 2020
Baseball – at least for now – is back! Yesterday – Thursday, July 23, 2020 – was the Official Opening Day of the 2020 American Major League Baseball Season. But today – Friday, July 24, 2020 – is Opening Day … Continue reading
Sparklers: “Woke Up With The Blues In My Fingers” by Lonnie Johnson
This is the sixth installment of this category featuring recordings of outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists – or outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances. So, Ladies and gentlemen! Let me introduce to you… “Woke Up With The Blues In My Fingers” … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: John & Alan Lomax Meet Huddie Ledbetter – Take 3
In early June, 1933, Texas-based Folk song collector John Lomax and his 18-year-old son Alan drove out of Dallas on a mission. They were going on “the first major trip in the United States to capture black folk music in … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Woody Guthrie – Take 4
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name “Woody Guthrie?” I’m guessing that it’s not “children’s songs.” (I would really like to know your answer to that question!) Well, Woody Guthrie was a dad. He … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: “Blowin’ In The Wind” – Take 2
This blog has two mottos. “Good music doesn’t get old.” – Ferdinand Joseph “Jelly Roll Morton” LaMothe “All valuable stories need to be told over and over again.” – Bruce Springsteen Therefore, this post. Also, quite sadly, this song is … Continue reading
