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Long Tall Mama

Long Tall Mama Big Bill Broonzy Classic BroonzyBig Bill Broonzy (guitar & vocal) made this recording in New York City on March 30, 1932. After braving the poor record sales of his first few years as a recording artist Big...

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Bumble Bee

Bumble Bee Memphis Minnie MinnieMemphis Minnie made this recording of her famous song “Bumble Bee” for Vocalion in Chicago during 1930. It was performances like this one that made her a women well known in a genre...

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Early Morning Blues

Early Morning Blues Blind Blake Piedmont Blues ClassicsRecorded by ‘Blind’ Arthur Blake (guitar & vocal) in Chicago during October 1926. Arthur Blake was a ragtime influenced guitarist who was the most...

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Shake ‘Em On Down

Shake ‘Em On Down Mississippi Fred McDowell Blues from the Mississippi HillsFred McDowell performs the classic North Mississippi hill country song “Shake ‘Em On Down.”While commonly lumped together with...

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Downtown Blues

Downtown Blues Frank Stokes Father of the Memphis BluesRecorded February 1928 in Memphis, Tennessee with Frank Stokes (guitar, vocals) and Dan Sane (guitar).Frank Stokes was born January 1, 1888 in Shelby County, Tennessee, in...

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