On this day in 1921, James P. Johnson recorded “Carolina Shout” in New York City for Okeh records.
On this day in 1927, in Atlanta, GA, the Victor Records field recording unit lead by Ralph Peer made the first recordings by Willie McTell, recording “Writin’ Paper Blues,” “Stole Rider Blues,” “Mama ‘Tain’t Long Fo’ Day,” and two takes of “Mr. McTell Got The Blues.”
Today’s show features music performed by James P. Johnson and Blind Willie McTell
On this day in Blues history is published every day in video format on Bluesland (on Facebook) and on BlueSky
