On this day in 1922, Mamie Smith’s Jazz Hounds recorded “Wish That I Could But I Can’t Forgive You Blues” in New York City for the OKeh label.
On this day in 1937, Frankie “Half Pint” Jaxon accompanied by Harlem Hamfats recorded “Chocolate To The Bone”, “No Need Knockin’ On The Blind”, “She Sends Me” and “You Certainly Look Good To Me” in Chicago for Decca Records.
On this day in 1933, Lucille Bogan recorded “Mean Twister”, and “New Muscle Shoals Blues” in Chicago for the Banner label.
On this day in 1959, “What’d I Say”, by Ray Charles entered the Top 40 chart.
On this day in 1963, “Memphis” by Lonnie Mack peaked at #5 on the pop singles chart.
On this day in 1973, ABC-TV’s “In Concert” was a re-run featuring The Guess Who, Melanie, and B.B. King.
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