Friday was the centenary of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, she was a huge star in the cold fashioned sense of the word with twenty-five thousand at her wedding and queues round the block a regular feature of her gigs. She had a guitar style later imitated by Chuck Berry and she drew the listener in to her songs by uplifted eyes as if she was singing to the Higher Power. Her early contract with Lucky Millender forced her into a secular more risque style (such as "Tall Skinny Papa") it is the gospel sides she's best known for: solo, with Marie Knight or backed by Sammy Price. Her music never fails to thrill me and I was tempted to have a full two hour playlist full of that joyful spirit. She wasn't thrown too far with the advent of rock'n'roll; we heard that in our choice from the "Holy Rollers" collection on Vee-Tone, here's the link to her biography I promised during the show: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shout-Sister-Rock---roll-Trailblazer/dp/0807009857/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427144516&sr=8-1&keywords=shout+sister+shout
There's a brand new collection on the recordings Buster Brown did for Bobby Robinson; his raw rural power harnessed in a New York studio with backing from the genius Jimmy Spruill. Sure Brown sometimes sounded like Sonny Terry on his chosen harp - he was so much more than a one trick pony after his first hit with "Fannie Mae". Jasmine is where to go for this little belter.
Blues and Rhythm magazine is out again with issue '298 - feature star Wynonie Harris will be in next Sundays playlist - we went to a disc by Bo carter I was lucky enough to review for the magazine - our way of saying thanks to outgoing reviews editor Byron Foulger. His good ears kept the identity of the magazine within the purview of both words in the mag's title. The things he sent me often found their way out onto the airwaves through the wireless round your place. He's not leaving just passing on the editor's baton.
Our snippet from the Bluesbreakers closing the two hours was there to note Eric Clapton's forthcoming 70th birthday - we've remarked before that those John Mayall sides were as close as Eric got to playing as if his life depended on it - he's delighted many differing genres since those days 50 years ago: rarely has he ever been this passionate about blues.
all being well - if you'll have us - we plan another spoonful of the good stuff round your place on Sunday at 10pm. until then take care of yourselves and take care of those that take care of you
track.title | track.artistsort | index | album.title | album.artistsort | label |
bad mamma jamma | eddie the chief clearwater | 4 | cool blues walk | eddie the chief clearwater | bullseye |
Don't Give Away That Recipe | Gary B.B. Coleman | 2 | Romance Without Finance Is A Nuisance | Gary B.B. Coleman | ICHIBAN |
Whiskey Drinkin' Blues | Andrew 'Jr. Boy' Jones | 3 | I Know What It's Like | Andrew 'Jr. Boy' Jones | |
Headed Back To Hurtsville, Again | Theodis Ealey | 2 | Theodis Ealey A Collection | Theodis Ealey | IFGAM |
meet me with your black drawers on | gaye agdebelola | 5 | gaye without shame | gaye agdebelola | hot toddy |
I'm Gonna Move Cross The River | Brownie McGhee | 6 | Let Me Tell You About The Blues: New York | Various Artists | Fantastic Voyage |
Dig A Little Deeper In The Well | Eric Bibb | 2 | Deeper In The Well | Eric Bibb | Dixiefrog |
southern country boy | carter brothers | 8 | blues upside your head | various artists | charly |
it's love 24 hours a day | louis brooks | 2-24 | it's jamaica jump blues time | various artists | fantastic voyage |
doctor brown | buster brown | 7 | i'm going but i'll be back | buster brown | jasmine |
brooklyn boogie | louis prima | 2-3 | Jump 'N' Jive | Various Artists | METRO |
flat foot suzie | slim gaillard | 2-4 | Jump 'N' Jive | Various Artists | METRO |
Airplane Blues | Helen Humes | 1-6 | Jump 'N' Jive | Various Artists | METRO |
The Right String But The Wrong Yo-Yo | Speckled Red | 7 | Boogie Woogie Masters | Various Artists | CLASSIC JAZZ |
Rock Me | Sister Rosetta Tharpe | 13 | As Good As It Gets | Various Artists | DISKY |
I Looked Down The Line (And I Wondered) | Sister Rosetta Tharpe | 1 | Gospel - The Ultimate Collection | Various Artists | RED Box |
I Saw The Light | Sister Rosetta Tharpe | 12 | Screamin' Gospel Holy Rollers Vol. 2 | Various Artists | Vee-Tone Records |
Up Above My Head | Sister Rosetta Tharpe | 45 | The R'n'b Hits Of 1948 | Various Artists | INDIGO |
this train | Sister Rosetta Tharpe | gospel | Various Artists | ||
T-Model Boogie | Rosco Gordon | 3 | I Pity The Fool - The Duke Records Story | Various Artists | One Day Music |
When I Find My Baby | Arbee Stidham | 12 | Chicago Blues Harmonicas | Various Artists | FLYRIGHT |
The Panama Limited | Bukka White | 13 | Dust My Broom - Mississippi Blues | Various Artists | INDIGO |
In The Evening | Robert Petway | 11 | Mississippi Blues | Various Artists | CATFISH |
Big Road Blues | Tommy Johnson | 19 | Roots Of Rock | Various Artists | ACROBAT |
All Around Man | Bo Carter | 10 | Bo Carter's Advice | Bo Carter | CATFISH |
It Hurts Me Too (When Things Go Wrong) | Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band | 2 | Chicago / The Blues / Today! | Various Artists | ACE |
Everything's Going To Turn Out Alright | Otis Rush Blues Band | 6 | Chicago / The Blues / Today! | Various Artists | ACE |
Dynaflow Blues | Johnny Shines Blues Band | 7 | Chicago / The Blues / Today! | Various Artists | ACE |
Stealin' Back | Johnny Young's South Side Blues Band | 4 | Chicago / The Blues / Today! | Various Artists | ACE |
Steppin' Out | Eric Clapton With John Mayall | 11 | Bluesbreakers Feat. Eric Clapton | John MayallEric Clapton | DERAM |
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