On this day in 1938, Billy Holiday recorded “The Very Thought Of You”, in New York City, for Vocalion (#4457)

On this day in 1960, Sonny Boy Williamson II recorded “Too Close Together”, “Trust My Baby”, and “Down Child” for the Checker label

On this day in 1962, “Green Onions” by Booker T & The MGs was number one on Billboard’s R&B chart.

Today’s show features music performed by Sonny Boy Williamson II and Booker T & The MGs

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