On this day in 1938, Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra recorded their classic, “Boogie Woogie”, for Victor records.
On this day in 1966, former 50s Imperial recording artist Boogie Bill Webb, recently “rediscovered” by David Evans, recorded 8 tunes for the Saydisc-Matchbox label in New Orleans.
Today’s show features music performed by Tommy Dorsey and Boogie Bill Webb
On this day in Blues history is published every day in video format on Bluesland (on Facebook) and on BlueSky
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
On this day in Blues history is published every day in video format on Bluesland (on Facebook) and on BlueSky
