On this day in 1923, Bessie Smith recorded “Nobody In Town Can Bake A Sweet Jelly Roll Like Mine“.

On this day in 1959, Chuck Berry’s “Memphis” was released.

On this day in 1963, 13 year old Little Stevie Wonder’s “Fingertips Parts One and Two” became the first live single to top the US chart and sell a million copies, while his album, “Recorded Live — The 12 Year Old Genius,” also reached No. 1 in the US.

On this day in 1966 Muddy Waters recorded “Making Friends” Chess single 2107

Today’s show features music performed by Stevie Wonder and Muddy Waters

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