On this day in 1924, Clara Smith recorded W.C. Handy’s “Basement Blues” in New York City for Columbia Records.

On this day in 1928, Gus Cannon’s Jug Stompers recorded “Viola Lee’s Blues” in Memphis, Tennessee for the Bluebird label.

On this day in 1955, Little Willie John recorded “Need Your Love So Bad” for King in New York City.

Today’s show features music performed by Little Willie John and Bobby Blue Bland

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