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He Gave Me A Blue Nightgown - Sunday Wilde - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, He Gave Me A Blue Nightgown, by Sunday Wilde and it's pretty hot! Opening with Down The Road Alone, Wilde plys her captivating vocal style over piano and the equally haunting slide…
Continue Reading »he JW Desert Ridge Blues Festival happens Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20, 2011
The JW Desert Ridge Blues Festival happens Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20, 2011 at Sage Court at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054. Saturday's acts include The Tedechi / Trucks…
Continue Reading »He Knows How Much We Can Bear - Clara Hudman
Highly regarded by Thomas A. Dorsey, Clara Ward, and Mahalia Jackson, gospel singer Georgia Peach was born Clara Hudman in Atlanta on October 10, 1899 to Esther Hudman, a devoutly religious woman who raised three children by herself.…
Continue Reading »He Knows How Much We Can Bear - Smokey Hogg
Andrew 'Smokey' Hogg (January 27, 1914 - May 1, 1960) was an American post-war Texas and country blues musician. Hogg was born near Westconnie, Texas, United States and grew up on the farm and was taught to play…
Continue Reading »He Loves You & Me - Delois Barrett Campbell
The Barrett Sisters are an American award-winning gospel trio from Chicago, Illinois. The trio consisted of sisters DeLois Barrett Campbell, Billie Barrett GreenBey and Rodessa Barrett Porter. They have been singing together for more than 40 years. The…
Continue Reading »He May Be Your Dog But He's Wearing My Collar - Rosa Henderson
Rosa Henderson (November 24, 1896 – April 6, 1968) was an American jazz and classic female blues singer, and vaudeville entertainer. Born Rosa Deschamps in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, she is remembered as one of the greats of…
Continue Reading »He May Be Your Dog But He's Wearing My Collar - Rosa Henderson
Rosa Henderson (November 24, 1896 – April 6, 1968) was an American jazz and classic female blues singer, and vaudeville entertainer. Born Rosa Deschamps in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, she is remembered as one of the greats of…
Continue Reading »HE MAY BE YOUR MAN - Trixie Smith
Trixie Smith (1895 – September 21, 1943) was an African American blues singer, recording artist, vaudeville entertainer, and actress. She made four dozen recordings. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she came from a middle class-background. She attended…
Continue Reading »HE WON'T BITE ME TWICE / MOVE WITH YOU BABY- BIG AMOS
Big Amos Patton came to music with one of the more extraordinary pedigrees a man could have, as a nephew of Charley Patton himself. Born in 1921 in Sardis, MS, he grew up along with the blues as…
Continue Reading »He's Coming Home Tonight - Bonnie Lee
Bonnie Lee (June 11, 1931 – September 7, 2006) was an American Chicago blues singer. Known as 'Sweetheart of the Blues', she is best remembered for her lengthy working relationships with Sunnyland Slim and Willie Kent. David Whiteis,…
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