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You Better Believe It - Paul Gayten
Paul Gayten (January 29, 1920 – March 26, 1991) was an American R&B bandleader, pianist, songwriter, producer and record company executive. Gayten was born in Kentwood, Louisiana, the nephew of blues pianist Little Brother Montgomery. In his teens…
Continue Reading »You Better Move On - Arthur Alexander
Arthur Alexander (May 10, 1940 – June 9, 1993) was an American country songwriter and soul singer. Jason Ankeny, music critic for Allmusic, said Alexander was a "country-soul pioneer" and that, though largely unknown, "his music is the…
Continue Reading »You Better Think - Elvin Bishop and friends
Relaxed accoustic set of "Think" with Elvin, Kid Andersen, John Nemeth and Finis Tasby Saturday afternoon Notodden Blues festival 2011 Get Facebook support for your favorite band or venue - click HERE “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in…
Continue Reading »You Call Yourself a Cadillac - Jimbo Mathus
REMEMBER NEW CD IS AVAILABLE!! "Grew up in Mississippi like a good boy should,” sings Jimbo Mathus on the title track to his new album Jimmy the Kid. Mathus is a reformed (mostly) juvenile delinquent who on record…
Continue Reading »You Call Yourself a Cadillac - Jimbo Mathus
In additions to his work with the Squirrel Nut Zippers, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jim Mathus has pursued projects outside of the group (often under variations of his name, including James Mathus, Jas Mathus, Jimbo "Hambone" Mathus, and Jimbo Mathus). He…
Continue Reading »You Can Can - Gaylord Birch / Pointer Sisters
Gaylord G. Birch (March 10, 1946 – April 14, 1996) was a drummer for the bands Santana, Cold Blood, Pointer Sisters & Herbie Hancock. Birch was the drummer for the Pointer Sisters during 1974 and performed many live…
Continue Reading »You Can Get What You Want - Johnny B. Moore
Johnny B. Moore (born Johnny Belle Moore, January 24, 1950, Clarksdale, Mississippi) is an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a member of Koko Taylor's backing band in the mid 1970s, but…
Continue Reading »You Can Have My Husband But (Don't Mess With My Man) - Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas (born February 18, 1941, Ponchatoula, Louisiana, United States) is an American Grammy Award-winning soul and rhythm and blues singer from New Orleans. She is known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans". Thomas is a contemporary…
Continue Reading »You Can Stay (But The Noise Got To Go) - Walter"Wolfman"Washington & The Roadmasters
Walter “Wolfman” Washington has been an icon on the New Orleans music scene for decades. His searing guitar work and soulful vocals have defined the Crescent City’s unique musical hybrid of R&B, funk and the blues since he…
Continue Reading »You Can Stay But That Noise Got To Go
I remember the first time I ever saw Walter "Wolfman" Washington. He was on a PBS special and his sound was just great. Searched him out and had to have his music. This is one of my favorites…
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