Happy Juneteenth!
Tonight’s show is a mix of country and blues with an amalgam of songster styles littered throughout. Enjoy!
Today marks a profound turning in America’s history and there are many ways to honor and celebrate this moment. If you are wondering how you might be able to engage, donate or contribute to local community organizations, here is a great resource to explore more: https://www.giveblackrichmond.org/
Playlist
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Winston Holmes & Charlie Turner, “Rounder's Lament”
Document - 1993
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J.T. "Funny Paper" Smith, “Honey Blues”
from Top 22 Classics - The Very Best of J.T "Funny Paper" Smith
GRR Music - 2015
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Harry Von Tilzer, Sam Mcgee, Kirk McGee, “Hana Won't You Open the Door”
from Really, The Blues?
West Hill Radio Archive
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Hambone Willie Newburn, “Nobody Knows (What the Good Deacon Does)”
from Never Let the Same Bee Sting You Twice - Blues, Ballads, Rags & Gospel In the Songster Tradition
Shanachie - 2005
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The Memphis Nighthawks, “Beedle Um Bum”
from Too Late, Too Late, Vol. 6 (1924-1946)
Document Records - 1996
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Roy Harvey & Leonard Copeland, “Lonesome Weary Blues”
from Roy Harvey Vol. 3 (1929-1930)
Document Records - 2005
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Daniels-Deason Sacred Harp Singers, “Hallelujah (Remastered)”
from Hallelujah (Remastered) - Single
Bacci Bros Records
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The Cartwright Brothers, “Texas Ranger”
from Ride, Boldly Ride: American Cowboy Songs
Great American Music Company/F2K - 2008
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Mississippi John Hurt, “Ain t No Tellin”
from Avalon Blues - The Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings
Mississippi John Hurt - 1996
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Crowder Brothers, “Depot Blues”
from Rock Island Line: American Railroad Songs
Sunset Blvd. Records - 2016
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Birmingham Jubilee Singers, “Sweet Mama, Tree Top Tall”
from Birmingham Jubilee Singers Vol. 1 (1926-1927)
Document Records - 1995
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Polk Miller, “Oysters and Wine at 2 a.M.”
from Polk Miller & His Old South Quartette
Tompkins Square - 2008
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Roy Shaffer, “The Matchbox Blues”
from When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 10: East Virginia Blues
RCA Bluebird - 2004
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Binkley Brothers Dixie Clodhoppers, “Give Me Back My Fifteen Cents”
from Victor – V-40048
Victor - 1929
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Spark Plug Smith & Tallahassee Tight, “Mama's Doughnut”
from Spark Plug Smith & Tallahassee Tight (1933-1934)
Document Records - 1995
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Clarence Green, “Johnson City Blues (Remastered)”
from Johnson City Blues (Remastered) - Single
Bacci Bros Records
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Chatman Brothers, “If You Don't Want Me Please Don't Dog Me Around”
from Mississippi Sheiks Vol. 4
Document
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Kessinger Brothers, “Forked Deer”
from Top 55 Classics - The Very Best of Kessinger Brothers
GRR Music - 2021
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Posey Rorer's North Carolina Ramblers, “Wild and Reckless Hobo”
from Country Music Pioneers on Edison Records, Vol. Two
Document Records Ltd. - 2013
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W. Lee O'Daniel & His Hillbilly Boys, “Ida (Sweet As Apple Cider)”
from Ida (Sweet As Apple Cider) (Remastered) - Single
Bacci Bros Records
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