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Jelly Jaw Short – “Grand Daddy Blues” (mp3)

Published on May 13, 2010 in Country/Folk and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Jelly Jaw Short – “Grand Daddy Blues” (mp3)

J.J. Short was brought to New York City in the spring of 1932 to record 2 sides for the Victoria Label. “Grand Daddy Blues” is the ‘B’ side to the second 78 released from that session. Here we hear Short’s charming southern drawl driving the delta inspired strumming of his acoustic guitar. A must have song for any blues enthusiast. Enjoy!

The Mississippi Moaner – “Mississippi Moan” (mp3)

Published on April 21, 2010 in Blues, Country/Folk, Delta Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

The Mississippi Moaner – “Mississippi Moan” (mp3)

Mississippi Moaner AKA Isaiah Nettles’ recording career last exactly one day: October 20, 1935. He recorded 5 sides, and only one record was ever released. Enjoy “Mississippi Moan,” a beautiful ballad that’s been remastered for the world to enjoy.

Charlie McCoy – “Baltimore Blues” mp3

Published on March 4, 2010 in Country/Folk and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Charlie McCoy – “Baltimore Blues” (mp3)

Mississippi blues man Charlie McCoy was an anomaly in his time. Known for having one of the sweetest voices in recorded blues, he was also an accomplished mandolin player. In “Baltimore Blues” (recorded in Chicago, August 16, 1937) Charlie proselytizes his favorite American city, Baltimore, which, according to his song, is a city where the women and booze flow wildly like the mighty Mississippi.

Kid Bailey – “Mississippi Bottom Blues” mp3

Published on February 22, 2010 in Country/Folk, Delta Blues and Public Domain MP3s. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Kid Bailey – “Mississippi Bottom Blues” (mp3)

Although it’s almost a cliché to say this about a blues musician from the American South, Kid Bailey was one of the most enigmatic musicians of the era. His recording career lasted exactly one day, and yielded only two songs. I’m proud to present one of those two songs, “Mississippi Bottom Blues.” The chorus was appropriated by Canned Heat for their song, “Going Up the Country.”