Monthly Archive for August, 2009

Duke Ellington – “Flaming Youth” (mp3)

Published on August 29, 2009 in Big Band/Swing, Orchestral Jazz/Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Duke Ellington – “Flaming Youth” (mp3)

Although a gifted piano player, Duke Ellington’s true musical calling was as a composer and band leader. “Flaming Youth” is a playful tune that lights up the night time sidewalk with a swinging beat and mysterious horns.

Ma Rainey – “Slave To The Blues” (mp3)

Published on August 25, 2009 in Folk/Country Blues, Orchestral Jazz/Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Ma Rainey – “Slave To The Blues” (mp3)

When you read the words “slave to the blues,” it doesn’t compare to how it sounds and feels when Ma Rainey sings this song. You can imagine her holding her heart in chains during this dreary memory. It’s another way to say endless heart ache.

George M. Cohan – “Over There” mp3

Published on August 19, 2009 in Broadway/Show Tunes, Public Domain MP3s and Vaudeville. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

GeorgeCohan100George M. Cohan sings Arthur Fields’ popular World War 1 song, “Over There.” A glimpse into the mood of America in 1917, the lyrics reflect the purposeful determination about going to war, before you’re there, when the idea of war is not yet disturbed by the realities of it. This song helped motivate a lot of boys and men to go “Over There” and they did, boy. Yes they did.

George M. Cohan – “Over There” mp3

Kansas City Kitty and Georgia Tom – “How Can You Have The Blues?” mp3

Published on August 11, 2009 in Folk/Country Blues, Piano Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Here’s a superb track with a sweet message that is as relevant today as it was back then. Without further ado, enjoy this fine duet from Kansas City Kitty and Georgia Tom.

Kansas City Kitty and Georgia Tom – “How Can You Have The Blues?” mp3