On this day in 1950, Johnny Shines recorded “Joliet Blues” for Chess Records. Little Walter provided the harp work.

On that same day in 1950, a busy Little Walter joined Muddy Waters, Big Crawford, and Elgin Evans (playing washboard) to record “Louisiana Blues” & “Evans Shuffle”for Chess single #1441.

Today’s show features music performed by Johnny Shines and Little Walter

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