On this day in 1929, Bessie Smith recorded “Nobody Loves You When Your Down And Out” in New York City, as Columbia 14451.

On this day in 1950, Wee Bea Booze recorded “Easy Rider Blues“.

On this day in 1960, Lloyd Price headlined “The Biggest Show Of Stars 1960”, a concert at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis that also featured Clyde Mcphatter, The Coasters, Bo Diddley, Lavern Baker, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Jones, Sammy Turner and Joe Turner (tickets $2-3.50).

Today’s show features music performed by Bessie Smith, Wee Bea Booze, and Jimmy Reed