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Slim's Boogie - Memphis Slim

Memphis Slim (September 3, 1915 โ€“ February 24, 1988) was an American blues pianist, singer, and composer. He led a series of bands that, reflecting the popular appeal of jump blues, included saxophones, bass, drums, and piano. A song he first cut in 1947, "Every Day I...

People Get Ready - Curtis Mayfield

This is a clip from a show that David Sanborn used to have on tv. Otherwise there wouldn't be this superstar lineup... David Lindley on steel guitar. Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 โ€“ December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and...

Tribute to Elmore

I'm sure that Derek Trucks and Bob Margolin need no introduction. It's great to see them play a fine tribute to Elmore James. โ€œLikeโ€ Bmanโ€™s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new...

We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue/Give Me Your Love

This is an absolutely terrific song and a largely overlooked guitar player and vocalist outside of a few hit songs that he had. Mayfield was active throughout the 1970s and 1980s, though he had a somewhat lower public profile in the 1980s. On August 13, 1990, Mayfield...