On this day in 1924, Sippie Wallace recorded “Caldonia Blues” in New York City for Okeh.

On this day in 1925, Bessie Smith recorded W.C. Handy’s “Careless Love Blues” in New York City for Columbia records.

On this day in 1926, Clara Smith recorded “My Brand-New Papa” in New York City for Columbia records.

On this day in 1930, The Memphis Jug Band recorded “Bumble Bee Blues” in Memphis for the Victor label.

On this day in 1938, Trixie Smith recorded “Freight Train Blues” in New York City for the Decca label.

On this day in 1957, Ray Charles recorded “Suwanee River Rock” which made it to #14 on the R&B chart, and #34 on the Pop chart.

Today’s show features music performed by Bessie Smith, the Memphis Jug Band, and Ray Charles

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