https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-and-blues--3487078https://sites.google.com/view/podcast-and-blues/home]]>enMusic CommentaryGail Nobles © 2025https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4c6b5fbb402723a40bd12517951a49.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-and-blues--3487078Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:11:07 +0000Gail NoblesGail Noblesleshontg@suddenlink.netPodcast and Blues is about new and traditional blues singers. It is music news on the artists by Gail Nobles. https://sites.google.com/view/podcast-and-blues/homehttps://sites.google.com/view/podcast-and-blues/home]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddy-guy-feels-like-rain-4-20-26-2-54-pm--71498353Intro by: Gail Nobles
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Voice by: Gail Nobles
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Buddy Guy’s “Feels Like Rain” Remains a Blues Classic

Hello, I’m Gail Nobles, & You’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

In the world of blues music, few songs resonate as deeply as Buddy Guy's "Feels Like Rain." Originally released as part of his Grammy-winning album in 1993, this track has become one of Guy's most iconic songs.

But the journey of "Feels Like Rain" started before Buddy Guy made it famous. The song was originally written and performed by John Hiatt in 1988. Hiatt's version laid the groundwork, but it was Buddy Guy's heartfelt rendition that truly brought the song to life, blending soulful guitar riffs with powerful vocals.

Listeners have embraced Guy's version, making it a staple in modern blues music. With its evocative lyrics and emotional depth, "Feels Like Rain" captures the feeling of longing, making it relatable for many fans.

Now, decades later, Buddy Guy's "Feels Like Rain" continues to be celebrated, showcasing the timeless power of blues music and the incredible talent of Buddy Guy. Whether you're a lifelong blues lover or a new listener, this track is a must-hear that highlights the rich history of the genre.

I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast & Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71498353Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:10:57 +0000Gail NoblesIntro by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Voice by: Gail Nobles Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/52489759@N00 -  Usage: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0 Wikipedia  Buddy Guy’s “Feels Like Rain” Remains a Blues Classic Hello,...Intro by: Gail Nobles
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Voice by: Gail Nobles
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Buddy Guy’s “Feels Like Rain” Remains a Blues Classic

Hello, I’m Gail Nobles, & You’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

In the world of blues music, few songs resonate as deeply as Buddy Guy's "Feels Like Rain." Originally released as part of his Grammy-winning album in 1993, this track has become one of Guy's most iconic songs.

But the journey of "Feels Like Rain" started before Buddy Guy made it famous. The song was originally written and performed by John Hiatt in 1988. Hiatt's version laid the groundwork, but it was Buddy Guy's heartfelt rendition that truly brought the song to life, blending soulful guitar riffs with powerful vocals.

Listeners have embraced Guy's version, making it a staple in modern blues music. With its evocative lyrics and emotional depth, "Feels Like Rain" captures the feeling of longing, making it relatable for many fans.

Now, decades later, Buddy Guy's "Feels Like Rain" continues to be celebrated, showcasing the timeless power of blues music and the incredible talent of Buddy Guy. Whether you're a lifelong blues lover or a new listener, this track is a must-hear that highlights the rich history of the genre.

I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast & Blues.

Blues Music]]>1531990s,blues,buddyguy,chicagoblues,electricblues,music,musiccommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-milton-s-we-re-gonna-make-it-3-8-26-6-05-pm--70540975Vocals: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

In 1965, Little Milton, an emerging star in the rhythm and blues scene, released “We’re Gonna Make It,” a powerful single that would become a defining moment in his career. Written by Gene Barge, Billy Davis, Raynard Miner, and Carl William Smith, this soulful track not only showcased Milton's heartfelt vocals but also resonated with the spirit of the time.

The song quickly climbed the charts, achieving a significant milestone as Little Milton's only Top 40 entry. It spent an impressive three weeks at number one on the U.S. R&B chart, highlighting its widespread appeal and lasting impact.

Lyrically, “We’re Gonna Make It” goes beyond just a catchy tune. It serves as a metaphor for the civil rights movement, reflecting the hopes and struggles of a generation seeking equality and justice. The message of perseverance and hope found in the lyrics connected deeply with listeners during a tumultuous era in American history.

As a standout achievement in Little Milton's career, “We’re Gonna Make It” remains an unforgettable classic in the R&B genre, capturing both the artistry of its time and the enduring message of resilience.

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70540975Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:18:50 +0000Gail NoblesKeyboardist : Gail Nobles Vocals: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles In 1965, Little Milton, an emerging star in the rhythm and blues scene, released “We’re Gonna Make It,” a powerful single that would become a defining moment in his career. Written...Vocals: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

In 1965, Little Milton, an emerging star in the rhythm and blues scene, released “We’re Gonna Make It,” a powerful single that would become a defining moment in his career. Written by Gene Barge, Billy Davis, Raynard Miner, and Carl William Smith, this soulful track not only showcased Milton's heartfelt vocals but also resonated with the spirit of the time.

The song quickly climbed the charts, achieving a significant milestone as Little Milton's only Top 40 entry. It spent an impressive three weeks at number one on the U.S. R&B chart, highlighting its widespread appeal and lasting impact.

Lyrically, “We’re Gonna Make It” goes beyond just a catchy tune. It serves as a metaphor for the civil rights movement, reflecting the hopes and struggles of a generation seeking equality and justice. The message of perseverance and hope found in the lyrics connected deeply with listeners during a tumultuous era in American history.

As a standout achievement in Little Milton's career, “We’re Gonna Make It” remains an unforgettable classic in the R&B genre, capturing both the artistry of its time and the enduring message of resilience.

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>134blues,electricblues,funk,littlemilton,music,musiccommentary,r&b,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/albert-collins-i-ain-t-drunk-12-16-25-6-09-pm--69084865Intro by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Masahiro Sumori - Own work
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In a lively, and I mean lively 1986 album called "Cold Snap," blues legend Albert Collins released the song "I Ain’t Drunk." This track is a fun and engaging piece where Collins shares a personal story through his unique style of speaking and singing.

In the song, Collins responds to background singers who tease him, saying, “But you’re so high!” His confident reply is, “I ain’t drunk,” repeated several times. The music perfectly supports Collins's storytelling, allowing him to weave in and out of singing and talking.

This mixture of dialogue and catchy tunes creates a memorable experience, showcasing Collins’s talent and charisma. "I Ain’t Drunk" stands out as a highlight on "Cold Snap," illustrating not just the blues but also the art of storytelling in music.

Albert Collins' storytelling captivated my attention, making me eager to hear what he would say next. Each time he spoke, I found myself anticipating the next part of the story.

You're listening to Podcast & Blues. I'm you're host, Gail Nobles

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69084865Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:23:37 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Sumori - Own work Usage: Wikipedia  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ In a lively, and I mean lively 1986 album called "Cold Snap," blues legend...Intro by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Masahiro Sumori - Own work
Usage: Wikipedia  CC BY-SA 3.0

In a lively, and I mean lively 1986 album called "Cold Snap," blues legend Albert Collins released the song "I Ain’t Drunk." This track is a fun and engaging piece where Collins shares a personal story through his unique style of speaking and singing.

In the song, Collins responds to background singers who tease him, saying, “But you’re so high!” His confident reply is, “I ain’t drunk,” repeated several times. The music perfectly supports Collins's storytelling, allowing him to weave in and out of singing and talking.

This mixture of dialogue and catchy tunes creates a memorable experience, showcasing Collins’s talent and charisma. "I Ain’t Drunk" stands out as a highlight on "Cold Snap," illustrating not just the blues but also the art of storytelling in music.

Albert Collins' storytelling captivated my attention, making me eager to hear what he would say next. Each time he spoke, I found myself anticipating the next part of the story.

You're listening to Podcast & Blues. I'm you're host, Gail Nobles

Blues Music]]>127albertcollins,blues,bluesrock,jumpblues,music,musiccommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/larry-mccray-10-10-25-7-01-pm--68095837Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikipedia

Larry McCray is a talented blues guitarist who stands out for his unique sound. He draws inspiration from various styles, especially the classic Delta blues, which is known for its raw emotion and depth. You can hear hints of the legendary B.B. King in McCray's music. Just like King, McCray’s guitar playing is expressive, and his singing is filled with emotion, bringing that deep, soulful vibe that true blues fans love.

What makes McCray special is that he doesn’t just replicate the past; he adds his own modern twist to the blues. He mixes traditional influences with contemporary themes and techniques, making his music both timeless and fresh. This blend of old and new allows him to tell stories that connect with today’s audience while still honoring the rich history of the blues. Overall, Larry McCray is a remarkable artist who keeps the spirit of the blues alive while pushing it in exciting new directions.

"McCray’s latest album, *Heartbreak City*, features tracks like 'Try to Be a Good Man,' 'Heartbreak City,' 'Bye-Bye Blues,' 'Bright Side,' and 'I Knew What I've Done,' among others. Be sure to check it out on Spotify!"

I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68095837Fri, 10 Oct 2025 23:11:42 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto: Larry McCray performing at the 2011 Monterey Blues Festival Usage: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 Wikipedia Larry McCray is a talented blues guitarist who stands out for his unique sound. He draws inspiration from various...Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikipedia

Larry McCray is a talented blues guitarist who stands out for his unique sound. He draws inspiration from various styles, especially the classic Delta blues, which is known for its raw emotion and depth. You can hear hints of the legendary B.B. King in McCray's music. Just like King, McCray’s guitar playing is expressive, and his singing is filled with emotion, bringing that deep, soulful vibe that true blues fans love.

What makes McCray special is that he doesn’t just replicate the past; he adds his own modern twist to the blues. He mixes traditional influences with contemporary themes and techniques, making his music both timeless and fresh. This blend of old and new allows him to tell stories that connect with today’s audience while still honoring the rich history of the blues. Overall, Larry McCray is a remarkable artist who keeps the spirit of the blues alive while pushing it in exciting new directions.

"McCray’s latest album, *Heartbreak City*, features tracks like 'Try to Be a Good Man,' 'Heartbreak City,' 'Bye-Bye Blues,' 'Bright Side,' and 'I Knew What I've Done,' among others. Be sure to check it out on Spotify!"

I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>148blues,guitarist,larrymccray,music,musiccommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bobby-king-terry-evans-9-4-25-5-54-pm--67638202Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Photo: Spotify Promo
Story by: Gail Nobles

Well, gather ‘round, folks, because we’re diving into the soulful sounds of Bobby King and Terry Evans—a duo that set the stage ablaze in the early ‘70s and continued to captivate hearts well into the ‘90s! Now, we’re talking about a special kind of magic, blending gospel fervor with that irresistible R&B groove, a blend that made them not just singers but true purveyors of soul!

Their album, *Live and Let Live!*, came out in 1988 and shows how great they are. It’s full of feelings, different beats, and lovely tunes. Even the famous Lou Reed liked it and included it in his “picks of 1989.” You know you have something special when big-name artists notice your talent!

Now, why don’t we dive deep into the lyrics from the lyrics, *Live and Let Live!* It starts out with  lines: "People going here and there. Mind wondering everywhere. Never giving life a second thought….” It’s a reflection of the hustle and bustle, the distractions of modern life. Bobby and Terry bring those words to life with their soulful harmonies, making us stop and think!

You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm your host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67638202Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:11:59 +0000Gail NoblesKeyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo: https://promocards.byspotify.com/api/share/f388bc3d-47c4-44e0-82c2-29426f36d9f3 Story by: Gail Nobles Well, gather ‘round, folks, because we’re diving into the soulful sounds of Bobby King and Terry Evans—a duo that...Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Photo: Spotify Promo
Story by: Gail Nobles

Well, gather ‘round, folks, because we’re diving into the soulful sounds of Bobby King and Terry Evans—a duo that set the stage ablaze in the early ‘70s and continued to captivate hearts well into the ‘90s! Now, we’re talking about a special kind of magic, blending gospel fervor with that irresistible R&B groove, a blend that made them not just singers but true purveyors of soul!

Their album, *Live and Let Live!*, came out in 1988 and shows how great they are. It’s full of feelings, different beats, and lovely tunes. Even the famous Lou Reed liked it and included it in his “picks of 1989.” You know you have something special when big-name artists notice your talent!

Now, why don’t we dive deep into the lyrics from the lyrics, *Live and Let Live!* It starts out with  lines: "People going here and there. Mind wondering everywhere. Never giving life a second thought….” It’s a reflection of the hustle and bustle, the distractions of modern life. Bobby and Terry bring those words to life with their soulful harmonies, making us stop and think!

You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm your host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>129blues,bobbyking,music,musiccommentary,soul,terryevansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/b57-blues-melodies-in-the-sky-8-20-25-12-07-pm--67455803Story by: Gail Nobles © 2025
Cover Illus. By Gail Nobles
Missles: Pixabay.com

Willie and Rosco helped many independent blues artists gain recognition. They received numerous requests to play their records on the radio. They stored records in Rosco’s old shed for sale and traveled from county to county, promoting and performing shows. They even owned their own airplane, which had "Blues 57” written on it.

After some time, their airplane was spotted by someone. A man named Freddie approached Willie and Rosco, asking them to construct planes for him. He had purchased an old building with plans to convert it into an aircraft factory. Although other workers were present, Willie and Rosco took charge due to their superior knowledge and expertise. The airplanes they built were unmatched, far outclassing any others in the world. They showcased their creations at air shows, attracting many spectators eager to see the remarkable planes.

As Willie and Rosco’s success grew, they became targets. A man from Russia sought to provoke conflict with them. One day, while testing their planes, the Russian man attempted to challenge them in the sky, launching missiles in their direction.

Willie yelled: Hey! What’s happening! Who’s that shooting at us!
Rosco: Man I don’t know! But he’s got to go!

Tune in again next time for more Blues 57. Story by Gail Nobles © 2025


Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67455803Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:20:56 +0000Gail NoblesStory: B57 Blues Melodies in the Sky Story by: Gail Nobles © 2025 Cover Illus. By Gail Nobles Missles: Pixabay.com Willie and Rosco helped many independent blues artists gain recognition. They received numerous requests to play their records on the...Story by: Gail Nobles © 2025
Cover Illus. By Gail Nobles
Missles: Pixabay.com

Willie and Rosco helped many independent blues artists gain recognition. They received numerous requests to play their records on the radio. They stored records in Rosco’s old shed for sale and traveled from county to county, promoting and performing shows. They even owned their own airplane, which had "Blues 57” written on it.

After some time, their airplane was spotted by someone. A man named Freddie approached Willie and Rosco, asking them to construct planes for him. He had purchased an old building with plans to convert it into an aircraft factory. Although other workers were present, Willie and Rosco took charge due to their superior knowledge and expertise. The airplanes they built were unmatched, far outclassing any others in the world. They showcased their creations at air shows, attracting many spectators eager to see the remarkable planes.

As Willie and Rosco’s success grew, they became targets. A man from Russia sought to provoke conflict with them. One day, while testing their planes, the Russian man attempted to challenge them in the sky, launching missiles in their direction.

Willie yelled: Hey! What’s happening! Who’s that shooting at us!
Rosco: Man I don’t know! But he’s got to go!

Tune in again next time for more Blues 57. Story by Gail Nobles © 2025


Blues Music]]>156characters,fiction,stories,talesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grady-champion-if-the-price-is-right-6-12-25-2-54-pm--66537375Spotify Promo Card
Story by: Gail Nobles
Intro music by: Gail Nobles

Straight out of Mississippi, hotter than a summer sidewalk, it's the bluesman with the soul, the man with the raspy vocals, it's... Grady Champion.

He’s got a new single droppin' ! It's called If The Price Is Right!

Now, folks, Grady's tellin' it like it is! He's singin' about how you can get just about anything you want in this world, but you gotta be ready to *pay the price!*

He's belting out the truth! He's got that down-home sound with a modern twist! "If The Price Is Right!" Don't be a square, get hip to the groove!

“If The Price Is Right!" Get yourself a copy! Tell 'em podcaster Gail Nones sent ya! And remember, keep it real!

This is Gail Nobles, and I'll catch you next time with more Today’s Blues!

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66537375Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:16:14 +0000Gail NoblesSpotify Promo Card Story by: Gail Nobles Intro music by: Gail Nobles Straight out of Mississippi, hotter than a summer sidewalk, it's the bluesman with the soul, the man with the raspy vocals, it's... Grady Champion. He’s got a new single droppin' !...Spotify Promo Card
Story by: Gail Nobles
Intro music by: Gail Nobles

Straight out of Mississippi, hotter than a summer sidewalk, it's the bluesman with the soul, the man with the raspy vocals, it's... Grady Champion.

He’s got a new single droppin' ! It's called If The Price Is Right!

Now, folks, Grady's tellin' it like it is! He's singin' about how you can get just about anything you want in this world, but you gotta be ready to *pay the price!*

He's belting out the truth! He's got that down-home sound with a modern twist! "If The Price Is Right!" Don't be a square, get hip to the groove!

“If The Price Is Right!" Get yourself a copy! Tell 'em podcaster Gail Nones sent ya! And remember, keep it real!

This is Gail Nobles, and I'll catch you next time with more Today’s Blues!

Blues Music]]>116blues,electricblues,gradychampion,music,musiccommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thornetta-davis-5-28-25-8-19-pm--66320510Photo: David Carrol https://flic.kr/p/oi7VFt
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Intro: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

I wanna tell ya about a blues lady who's got the blues in her bones and the soul in her voice. Her name's Thornetta Davis, and she's a Detroit blues and rhythm and blues singer.

This ain't no fly-by-night singer, see? This woman's paid her dues in the Motor City and beyond. She's opened for legends like Bonnie Raitt, Gladys Knight, and the queen herself, Etta James! Yeah, she's been rollin' with the best! She even laid down some backing vocals for Bob Seger, you dig?  She's worked with everybody from that Kid Rock fella to the late, great Alberta Adams.

And Davis ain't just a sideman, she's a star in her own right! Three solo albums under her belt, and the trophies?  Forget about it! The Detroit Music Awards love this lady!  Outstanding Blues Artist, Outstanding Blues/R&B Vocalist...she's swept the joint multiple times.

She's a winner - I tell you! And then she moved up to National Awards. She was nominated for a Blues Music Award in 2017 for her 'Honest Woman' album, and in 2023, she took home the Blues Music Award for 'Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year'!

Now, let me tell ya about one of her tracks off that "Honest Woman" album, a song called "Am I Just a Shadow." This ain't just some bubblegum pop tune, kiddies. This is raw emotion, poured straight from the heart.

The lyrics, they hit you right in the gut:
"You take me in, keep me from the rest, you lock me away inside your walls of indecision..."

She's singin' about a cat who's got her trapped, see?  He ain't sure about her, keeps her on a short leash.

"I don't know why you feel the need, to cut my heart and watch it bleed. Is that your way to make me pay for her deceptions?"

This cat's carryin' baggage from some past woman, and he's makin' Thornetta pay for it. He's playin' head games. It ain't right!

Then comes the chorus, and it's a killer:
"Do you really know me? Or, am I just a shadow? (Just a shadow) Of someone who reminds you of that someone not to love (Not to love)"

The lyrics are askin' the big question - Does this guy even see her for who she is? Or is she just a reminder of some old flame, some old heartache? This is the real deal when it comes to love! It's raw, it's honest, and it's the kind of soul-stirring stuff that'll make you wanna light a cigarette and stare into the darkness.

Thornetta Davis, man, she's keepin' the blues alive. Check her out - you won't regret it! She's a true queen of the blues, puttin' her heart and soul into every note! 

That's all I got for ya, folks! Keep the faith and keep on rockin'! I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66320510Thu, 29 May 2025 00:33:11 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/david_carroll/ https://flic.kr/p/oi7VFt Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 Intro: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles I wanna tell ya about a blues lady who's got the blues in her bones and the soul in her voice. Her name's...Photo: David Carrol https://flic.kr/p/oi7VFt
Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0
Intro: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

I wanna tell ya about a blues lady who's got the blues in her bones and the soul in her voice. Her name's Thornetta Davis, and she's a Detroit blues and rhythm and blues singer.

This ain't no fly-by-night singer, see? This woman's paid her dues in the Motor City and beyond. She's opened for legends like Bonnie Raitt, Gladys Knight, and the queen herself, Etta James! Yeah, she's been rollin' with the best! She even laid down some backing vocals for Bob Seger, you dig?  She's worked with everybody from that Kid Rock fella to the late, great Alberta Adams.

And Davis ain't just a sideman, she's a star in her own right! Three solo albums under her belt, and the trophies?  Forget about it! The Detroit Music Awards love this lady!  Outstanding Blues Artist, Outstanding Blues/R&B Vocalist...she's swept the joint multiple times.

She's a winner - I tell you! And then she moved up to National Awards. She was nominated for a Blues Music Award in 2017 for her 'Honest Woman' album, and in 2023, she took home the Blues Music Award for 'Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year'!

Now, let me tell ya about one of her tracks off that "Honest Woman" album, a song called "Am I Just a Shadow." This ain't just some bubblegum pop tune, kiddies. This is raw emotion, poured straight from the heart.

The lyrics, they hit you right in the gut:
"You take me in, keep me from the rest, you lock me away inside your walls of indecision..."

She's singin' about a cat who's got her trapped, see?  He ain't sure about her, keeps her on a short leash.

"I don't know why you feel the need, to cut my heart and watch it bleed. Is that your way to make me pay for her deceptions?"

This cat's carryin' baggage from some past woman, and he's makin' Thornetta pay for it. He's playin' head games. It ain't right!

Then comes the chorus, and it's a killer:
"Do you really know me? Or, am I just a shadow? (Just a shadow) Of someone who reminds you of that someone not to love (Not to love)"

The lyrics are askin' the big question - Does this guy even see her for who she is? Or is she just a reminder of some old flame, some old heartache? This is the real deal when it comes to love! It's raw, it's honest, and it's the kind of soul-stirring stuff that'll make you wanna light a cigarette and stare into the darkness.

Thornetta Davis, man, she's keepin' the blues alive. Check her out - you won't regret it! She's a true queen of the blues, puttin' her heart and soul into every note! 

That's all I got for ya, folks! Keep the faith and keep on rockin'! I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>256blues,detriotblues,music,musiccommentary,rhythmandblues,thornettajamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/altered-five-blues-band-3-9-25-9-06-pm--64781793https://flic.kr/p/XSyn9q
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We’re going into the deep, soulful sounds of a band that's been making waves on the blues scene since 2002—give it up for the Altered Five Blues Band! Originally known simply as Altered Five, this five-piece powerhouse hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving up a hot plate of blues that’s as fresh as it is electrifying!

These talented gentlemen have been around the block, releasing six albums since their start in 2008, and every one of them is a testament to their talent and tenacity. Their 2021 release, **Holler If You Hear Me**, climbed the charts to a blazing number three spot on the US Billboard Top Blues Albums Chart!

And the groove doesn’t stop there! In 2022, they dropped a tasty single called **Great Minds Drink Alike**, which is sure to have you tapping your toes and raising your glass. It’s a track packed with the kind of energy that only the finest blues can deliver!

But wait—there’s more! If you thought they were done, think again! From 2024, they’ve got an album titled Testifyin'

Make sure you keep an ear out for the Altered Five Blues Band. They’re here to keep the spirit of the blues alive and kicking, and they’ve got the power to make you feel every note! So keep it tuned right here, and let’s spread the blues like wildfire!

I'm Gail Nobles & you're listening to Podcast and Blues.


Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64781793Mon, 10 Mar 2025 01:21:41 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto: Dave https://flic.kr/p/XSyn9q Usage: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ We’re going into the deep, soulful sounds of a band that's been making waves on the blues scene since 2002—give it up for the Altered Five Blues Band!...https://flic.kr/p/XSyn9q
Usage: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/

We’re going into the deep, soulful sounds of a band that's been making waves on the blues scene since 2002—give it up for the Altered Five Blues Band! Originally known simply as Altered Five, this five-piece powerhouse hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving up a hot plate of blues that’s as fresh as it is electrifying!

These talented gentlemen have been around the block, releasing six albums since their start in 2008, and every one of them is a testament to their talent and tenacity. Their 2021 release, **Holler If You Hear Me**, climbed the charts to a blazing number three spot on the US Billboard Top Blues Albums Chart!

And the groove doesn’t stop there! In 2022, they dropped a tasty single called **Great Minds Drink Alike**, which is sure to have you tapping your toes and raising your glass. It’s a track packed with the kind of energy that only the finest blues can deliver!

But wait—there’s more! If you thought they were done, think again! From 2024, they’ve got an album titled Testifyin'

Make sure you keep an ear out for the Altered Five Blues Band. They’re here to keep the spirit of the blues alive and kicking, and they’ve got the power to make you feel every note! So keep it tuned right here, and let’s spread the blues like wildfire!

I'm Gail Nobles & you're listening to Podcast and Blues.


Blues Music]]>137alteredfivebluesband,blues,music,musiccommentary,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-bonamassa-12-16-25-6-48-pm--64410338Intro: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Florian Stangl from Bayern
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Tune in and lend me your ears because we're about to dive into the world of none other than Joe Bonamassa! This American blues rock titan not only strums the strings of his vintage guitars but also the very strings of our hearts. Can you believe he kicked off his career at just twelve years young? Opening for the legendary B.B. King – that’s like being a baseball rookie hitting a home run off Babe Ruth!

Since the turn of the millennium, Bonamassa has been cranking out those blistering solo albums through his own label, J&R Adventures. He’s no slouch! With a whopping eleven of those albums hitting the pinnacle of the Billboard Blues chart, he’s racking up those numbers like a true rock and blues maestro! You want soul? He’s got it in spades!

And oh, the company he keeps! This guy has jammed alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, proving time and time again that he’s more than just a name – he’s a force to be reckoned with. Not to mention those three Grammy nominations – that’s right. This man is not just playing around!

But let’s talk about that anthem titled:  "I Wanna Shout About It.” What a tune! It’s got all the elements we love in a killer rock jam. With lyrics that give off strength and devotion, it captures love that’s not only fierce but uplifting. "Well, she's strong enough to hold me, strong enough to turn me loose," you can just feel the passion and the raw energy in every line! That’s what we crave, that connection to the music and to each other.

Bonamassa is out there telling us he wants to sing his song and do the best he can do – and you better believe he’s doing just that! This is a modern-day blues prodigy who’s keeping the flame alive and handing it off to the next generation. So let’s get out there, turn up those amplifiers, and give a hearty shout about it, because Joe Bonamassa is in the house, and he’s here to stay!

I'm Gail Nobles. You're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64410338Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:46 +0000Gail NoblesIntro: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: https://www.flickr.com/people/62035576@N05 from Bayern Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 Tune in and lend me your ears because we're about to dive into the world of none other...Intro: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Florian Stangl from Bayern
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 2.0

Tune in and lend me your ears because we're about to dive into the world of none other than Joe Bonamassa! This American blues rock titan not only strums the strings of his vintage guitars but also the very strings of our hearts. Can you believe he kicked off his career at just twelve years young? Opening for the legendary B.B. King – that’s like being a baseball rookie hitting a home run off Babe Ruth!

Since the turn of the millennium, Bonamassa has been cranking out those blistering solo albums through his own label, J&R Adventures. He’s no slouch! With a whopping eleven of those albums hitting the pinnacle of the Billboard Blues chart, he’s racking up those numbers like a true rock and blues maestro! You want soul? He’s got it in spades!

And oh, the company he keeps! This guy has jammed alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, proving time and time again that he’s more than just a name – he’s a force to be reckoned with. Not to mention those three Grammy nominations – that’s right. This man is not just playing around!

But let’s talk about that anthem titled:  "I Wanna Shout About It.” What a tune! It’s got all the elements we love in a killer rock jam. With lyrics that give off strength and devotion, it captures love that’s not only fierce but uplifting. "Well, she's strong enough to hold me, strong enough to turn me loose," you can just feel the passion and the raw energy in every line! That’s what we crave, that connection to the music and to each other.

Bonamassa is out there telling us he wants to sing his song and do the best he can do – and you better believe he’s doing just that! This is a modern-day blues prodigy who’s keeping the flame alive and handing it off to the next generation. So let’s get out there, turn up those amplifiers, and give a hearty shout about it, because Joe Bonamassa is in the house, and he’s here to stay!

I'm Gail Nobles. You're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>200bluesrock,joebonamassa,music,musiccomentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-mama-thornton-1-30-25-10-46-pm--64067249Photo: Nesster: https://flic.kr/p/4KFdAKUsage
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Today's topic: Big Mama Thornton
🎶Ball and Chain🎶

Big Mama Thornton and her song, "Ball and Chain,” tells a story.
Big Mama, sitting by her window, watching the rain fall. You can feel the weight of her thoughts. She’s looking out, lost in the moment, and then BAM! Something hits her. It’s heavy, it’s inescapable—like a ball and chain! That’s the story of blues. It’s about life’s struggles and the weight we carry.

Even though her original recording didn’t make it to the charts, don’t you underestimate Big Mama! Her raw, powerful voice and deep emotion paved the way for others. Janis Joplin took that blues torch and ran with it, making "Ball and Chain" one of the anthems of a generation.
So, next time you hear that soulful blues sound, remember Big Mama Thornton—she’s the one who brought it to life with her bluesy magic. Her music shows us that sometimes, we all feel that weight, but it's how we sing about it that makes us free! Keep that blues spirit alive!

You're listening to Podcast & Blues. I'm your host, Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64067249Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:10:11 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto: Nesster: https://flic.kr/p/4KFdAKUsage Usage:  Flicker CC BY-SA 2.0 Today's topic: Big Mama Thornton 🎶Ball and Chain🎶 Big Mama Thornton and her song, "Ball and Chain,” tells a story. Big Mama, sitting by her window, watching the rain fall....Photo: Nesster: https://flic.kr/p/4KFdAKUsage
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Today's topic: Big Mama Thornton
🎶Ball and Chain🎶

Big Mama Thornton and her song, "Ball and Chain,” tells a story.
Big Mama, sitting by her window, watching the rain fall. You can feel the weight of her thoughts. She’s looking out, lost in the moment, and then BAM! Something hits her. It’s heavy, it’s inescapable—like a ball and chain! That’s the story of blues. It’s about life’s struggles and the weight we carry.

Even though her original recording didn’t make it to the charts, don’t you underestimate Big Mama! Her raw, powerful voice and deep emotion paved the way for others. Janis Joplin took that blues torch and ran with it, making "Ball and Chain" one of the anthems of a generation.
So, next time you hear that soulful blues sound, remember Big Mama Thornton—she’s the one who brought it to life with her bluesy magic. Her music shows us that sometimes, we all feel that weight, but it's how we sing about it that makes us free! Keep that blues spirit alive!

You're listening to Podcast & Blues. I'm your host, Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.

Blues Music]]>116big,blues,mamathornton,music,musiccommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-joe-williams-christmas-blues-12-24-24-2-03-pm--63464608Photo: Patrickdenoreaz Patrick Denoréaz - Own work by uploader Patrick Denoréaz
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Actor: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
Background keyboardist:Gail Nobles

Let’s take a moment to shine the spotlight on the legendary big Joe Williams a true Titan of the Delta blues, whose nine-string guitar unleashed a sound as deep as the Mississippi River itself. Now, if you’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to his music, you know he was all about the raw emotional vibe that pulls at your heartstrings.

Now, let’s dig into those lyrics from his classic Christmas Blues. Big Joe sings Christmas is almost here. Little girl what you want to do for me? You can just feel the warmth and intimacy of the moment. He’s not just talking about the holiday season .In this line, you get the sense that big Joe is reflecting on love.

So while Christmas Blues might have a title that hints at sorrow, it’s really about that yearning for connection. For sharing moments that matter, especially during this time of year. That’s the genius of Big Joe Williams. He was a storyteller at heart, weaving his life experiences into the fabric of the blues.

As we dive into the groove of his music, let’s celebrate not just the man but the legacy he left behind. Let that-nine-string magic of Big Joe lift your spirits and get you ready to celebrate the season.

You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. I’m your host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63464608Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:24:38 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Patrickdenoreaz&action=edit&redlink=1 Patrick Denoréaz - Own work by uploader Patrick Denoréaz Usage: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Actor: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail...Photo: Patrickdenoreaz Patrick Denoréaz - Own work by uploader Patrick Denoréaz
Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0
Actor: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
Background keyboardist:Gail Nobles

Let’s take a moment to shine the spotlight on the legendary big Joe Williams a true Titan of the Delta blues, whose nine-string guitar unleashed a sound as deep as the Mississippi River itself. Now, if you’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to his music, you know he was all about the raw emotional vibe that pulls at your heartstrings.

Now, let’s dig into those lyrics from his classic Christmas Blues. Big Joe sings Christmas is almost here. Little girl what you want to do for me? You can just feel the warmth and intimacy of the moment. He’s not just talking about the holiday season .In this line, you get the sense that big Joe is reflecting on love.

So while Christmas Blues might have a title that hints at sorrow, it’s really about that yearning for connection. For sharing moments that matter, especially during this time of year. That’s the genius of Big Joe Williams. He was a storyteller at heart, weaving his life experiences into the fabric of the blues.

As we dive into the groove of his music, let’s celebrate not just the man but the legacy he left behind. Let that-nine-string magic of Big Joe lift your spirits and get you ready to celebrate the season.

You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. I’m your host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>143bigjoewilliams,christmas,deltablues,music,musiccommentary,musichistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bobby-bland-members-only-12-9-24-3-19-pm--63243869Photo:  Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0
Story by: Gail Nobles

We’re diving deep into the smooth, soulful sounds of "Bobby Blue Bland: Members Only." This album is a true treasure, bursting with the intensity and emotion that only Bobby Blue Bland can deliver.

Bobby Blue Bland, a master of his craft, pours every ounce of passion into his music. The way he sings each lyric feels personal. The “Members Only" album is packed with tracks that showcase not just his vocal skills but the soulful arrangements that accompany him.

And let’s not forget the emotion! Bobby does not hold back; he channels every love lost and gained in his heartfelt delivery. Songs like "Members Only" encapsulate that feeling of exclusivity—like he’s letting you into his world, into the club of those who’ve felt heartbreak and joy in equal measure. It's a musical safe haven, and once you’re in, you never want to leave.

I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues. Turn down the lights. Pour yourself a glass of something smooth, and let Bobby Blue Bland serenade you.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63243869Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:28:52 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto:  Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0 Story by: Gail Nobles We’re diving deep into the smooth, soulful sounds of "Bobby Blue Bland: Members Only." This album is a true treasure, bursting with the intensity and emotion that...Photo:  Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0
Story by: Gail Nobles

We’re diving deep into the smooth, soulful sounds of "Bobby Blue Bland: Members Only." This album is a true treasure, bursting with the intensity and emotion that only Bobby Blue Bland can deliver.

Bobby Blue Bland, a master of his craft, pours every ounce of passion into his music. The way he sings each lyric feels personal. The “Members Only" album is packed with tracks that showcase not just his vocal skills but the soulful arrangements that accompany him.

And let’s not forget the emotion! Bobby does not hold back; he channels every love lost and gained in his heartfelt delivery. Songs like "Members Only" encapsulate that feeling of exclusivity—like he’s letting you into his world, into the club of those who’ve felt heartbreak and joy in equal measure. It's a musical safe haven, and once you’re in, you never want to leave.

I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues. Turn down the lights. Pour yourself a glass of something smooth, and let Bobby Blue Bland serenade you.

Blues Music]]>118blues,bobbybland,music,musiccommentary,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bigg-robb-cuttin-up-11-8-24-10-48-pm--62672831Promo Card: Spotify Permission
Story by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Big Rob is a powerhouse in the southern soul scene bringing that feel goodbye vibe that gets your feet moving in your heart grooving. “Cuttin Up” is a perfect blend of tasty guitar licks, infectious rhythms, and lyrics that celebrate good times.

Bigg Robb’s voice shines through as he invites everyone to cut loose, let go of their worries, and just enjoy the moment! It’s a call to the dance floor, where the spirit of joy and freedom reigns supreme.

With its catchy hook and danceable beat serves up a slice of life that connects with anyone who knows the power of a good jam session and the thrill of a night with friends. It’s that kind of anthem that brings folks together- regardless of age, background, or where you’re from. Everyone knows the joy of just letting go having and a blast!

So grab your partner, slide across that dance floor, and don’t forget to turn up the volume. Bigg Robb is here to remind us all that life is too short not to have a little fun. Let’s keep that southern groove alive. That’s the magic of ‘Cutting Up!’ Rock on with Bigg Robb.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues .

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62672831Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:09:53 +0000Gail NoblesPromo Card: Spotify Permission Story by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Big Rob is a powerhouse in the southern soul scene bringing that feel goodbye vibe that gets your feet moving in your heart grooving. “Cuttin Up” is a perfect blend of...Promo Card: Spotify Permission
Story by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Big Rob is a powerhouse in the southern soul scene bringing that feel goodbye vibe that gets your feet moving in your heart grooving. “Cuttin Up” is a perfect blend of tasty guitar licks, infectious rhythms, and lyrics that celebrate good times.

Bigg Robb’s voice shines through as he invites everyone to cut loose, let go of their worries, and just enjoy the moment! It’s a call to the dance floor, where the spirit of joy and freedom reigns supreme.

With its catchy hook and danceable beat serves up a slice of life that connects with anyone who knows the power of a good jam session and the thrill of a night with friends. It’s that kind of anthem that brings folks together- regardless of age, background, or where you’re from. Everyone knows the joy of just letting go having and a blast!

So grab your partner, slide across that dance floor, and don’t forget to turn up the volume. Bigg Robb is here to remind us all that life is too short not to have a little fun. Let’s keep that southern groove alive. That’s the magic of ‘Cutting Up!’ Rock on with Bigg Robb.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues .

Blues Music]]>140biggrobb,blues,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,r&b,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lee-moses-you-are-my-adorable-one-11-1-24-10-15-pm--62587477Music intro: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Ladies and gentlemen, tune in because we’re about to dive into a musical gem that deserves all the spotlight it can get. Today we’re going to discuss Lee Moses and his sensational track, You Are My Adorable One! Oh, what a tune.

You can feel that rich soul oozing from Moses magnetic voice. He sings with such passion. It’s like you can taste the love and longing in every line. “You are a dream beyond compare,” he sings, and oh, doesn’t that go deep in your soul? It’s a declaration of love that sweeps you off your feet and makes you believe in the magic of romance.

This ain’t just a typical love song. Oh no! When Lee Moses pours, his heart into lyrics, he transforms the ordinary into something utterly divine. “You answer to my prayer.” How sweet is that? It captures hope and longing celebrating that special someone who makes every sleepless night worth it. You can hear the yearning in the notes, the joy in the rhythm, and it’s enough to make you want to slow dance with the one you adore. 

Lee Moses was a powerhouse in the world of soul, and the song You Are My Adorable one proves it. He was an R&B and soul singer and guitarist. His recordings in the late 1960s as well as his 1971 LP Time and Place are highly regarded within the deep soul genre. It sounds like he also fits into the soul blues genre.

But whether you’re in love, dream of love, or just need a moment to feel those good vibes, put on You Are My Adorable One and let Lee Moses serenade your soul.

You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm your host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62587477Sat, 02 Nov 2024 02:27:34 +0000Gail NoblesMusic intro: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Ladies and gentlemen, tune in because we’re about to dive into a musical gem that deserves all the spotlight it can get. Today we’re going to discuss Lee Moses and his sensational track, You Are My...Music intro: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Ladies and gentlemen, tune in because we’re about to dive into a musical gem that deserves all the spotlight it can get. Today we’re going to discuss Lee Moses and his sensational track, You Are My Adorable One! Oh, what a tune.

You can feel that rich soul oozing from Moses magnetic voice. He sings with such passion. It’s like you can taste the love and longing in every line. “You are a dream beyond compare,” he sings, and oh, doesn’t that go deep in your soul? It’s a declaration of love that sweeps you off your feet and makes you believe in the magic of romance.

This ain’t just a typical love song. Oh no! When Lee Moses pours, his heart into lyrics, he transforms the ordinary into something utterly divine. “You answer to my prayer.” How sweet is that? It captures hope and longing celebrating that special someone who makes every sleepless night worth it. You can hear the yearning in the notes, the joy in the rhythm, and it’s enough to make you want to slow dance with the one you adore. 

Lee Moses was a powerhouse in the world of soul, and the song You Are My Adorable one proves it. He was an R&B and soul singer and guitarist. His recordings in the late 1960s as well as his 1971 LP Time and Place are highly regarded within the deep soul genre. It sounds like he also fits into the soul blues genre.

But whether you’re in love, dream of love, or just need a moment to feel those good vibes, put on You Are My Adorable One and let Lee Moses serenade your soul.

You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm your host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>177leemoses,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,r&b,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-harris-dreams-to-remember-10-8-24-3-08-pm--62289499Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Hello, I’m Gail Nobles. Today on Podcast and Blues we’re going to talk about soul man Alex Harris. Yes, we’re going to dive head first into the soulful sound and heartfelt story of Alex Harris. Alex’s rich voice weaves through a medley of dreams to be remembered reaching us all. We all have dreams to remember and can relate to Alex Harris.

The song that Alex sings is a cover of one of Otis Redding‘s ballads. It seems Alex is inspired by the legendary genres of soul and R&B. Dreams to Remember is a very heartfelt song. He has done a great job singing it.

So check out Alex Harris “Dreams to Remember.” It’s a musical experience that you don’t want to miss. I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62289499Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:21:29 +0000Gail NoblesKeyboardist: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Hello, I’m Gail Nobles. Today on Podcast and Blues we’re going to talk about soul man Alex Harris. Yes, we’re going to dive head first into the soulful sound and heartfelt story of Alex Harris. Alex’s...Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Hello, I’m Gail Nobles. Today on Podcast and Blues we’re going to talk about soul man Alex Harris. Yes, we’re going to dive head first into the soulful sound and heartfelt story of Alex Harris. Alex’s rich voice weaves through a medley of dreams to be remembered reaching us all. We all have dreams to remember and can relate to Alex Harris.

The song that Alex sings is a cover of one of Otis Redding‘s ballads. It seems Alex is inspired by the legendary genres of soul and R&B. Dreams to Remember is a very heartfelt song. He has done a great job singing it.

So check out Alex Harris “Dreams to Remember.” It’s a musical experience that you don’t want to miss. I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.

Blues Music]]>90falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/koko-taylor-7-13-24-10-39-pm--60686544Intro by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Sumori - Own work
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  If You Got A Heartache is the fifth track on Koko Taylor's 1981 blues album entitled From The Heart of a Woman. She let you know that when you've got a headache, a headache powder will ease the pain, but when you've got a heartache, there ain't nothing you can do.

Koko Taylor was a singer whose style encompassed Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues and soul blues. Sometimes called "The Queen of the Blues", she was known for her rough, powerful vocals. Over the course of her career, she was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards, winning 1985's Best Traditional Blues Album for her appearance on Blues Explosion.

Taylor became better known by touring in the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and she became accessible to a wider record-buying public when she signed a recording contract with Alligator Records in 1975. She recorded nine albums for Alligator, eight of which were nominated for Grammy awards, and came to dominate ranks of female blues singers, winning twenty-nine W. C. Handy/Blues Music Awards.

 Call Taylor live to get 80 years old to learn more about her go to alligator.com/artist/Koko-Taylor/

 I'm Gail Nobles tune in again next time for more from Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60686544Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:09:04 +0000Gail NoblesIntro by: Gail Nobles Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Sumori - Own work Usage: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/   If You Got A Heartache is the fifth track on Koko Taylor's 1981 blues album entitled From The Heart of a...Intro by: Gail Nobles
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  If You Got A Heartache is the fifth track on Koko Taylor's 1981 blues album entitled From The Heart of a Woman. She let you know that when you've got a headache, a headache powder will ease the pain, but when you've got a heartache, there ain't nothing you can do.

Koko Taylor was a singer whose style encompassed Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues and soul blues. Sometimes called "The Queen of the Blues", she was known for her rough, powerful vocals. Over the course of her career, she was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards, winning 1985's Best Traditional Blues Album for her appearance on Blues Explosion.

Taylor became better known by touring in the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and she became accessible to a wider record-buying public when she signed a recording contract with Alligator Records in 1975. She recorded nine albums for Alligator, eight of which were nominated for Grammy awards, and came to dominate ranks of female blues singers, winning twenty-nine W. C. Handy/Blues Music Awards.

 Call Taylor live to get 80 years old to learn more about her go to alligator.com/artist/Koko-Taylor/

 I'm Gail Nobles tune in again next time for more from Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>146bluesmusic,chicagoblues,electricblues,kokotaylor,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,rhythm&blues,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/katie-webster-stood-up-again-7-11-24-8-47-pm--60668652Intro by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Wikipedia 
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Katie Webster has a single from her 1989 album Katie Webster Two-Fisted Mama. The single is entitled Stood Up Again. The lyrics tell the story of someone who has been let down and disappointed in relationship. Katie gets stood up, but in the end her man gets stood up. She repays him.

Katie Webster was a boogie-woogie pianist. Her genres are Boogie-woogie,, soul, and swamp blues. She played piano with Otis Redding in the 1960s, but after his death went into semi-retirement.

In the 1980s she was repeatedly booked for European tours and recorded albums for the German record label, Ornament Records, with Gary Wiggins and Chris Rannenberg (The International Blues Duo). She cut You Know That's Right with the band 'Hot Links', and the album that established her in the United States: The Swamp Boogie Queen with guest spots by Bonnie Raitt and Robert Cray. Two-Fisted Mama! was released in 1989. Webster promoted the album with a North American tour. The album was nominated for a Bammy Award, in the "Blues Album" category. 

 Katie Webster passed away in 1999 at age 63. You can check out Katie Webster's music on Spotify. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues. I am your host Gail Nobles.


Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60668652Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:57:44 +0000Gail NoblesIntro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia  Usage: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Katie_Webster.jpg?uselang=en#Licensing Katie Webster has a single from her 1989 album Katie Webster Two-Fisted Mama. The single is entitled Stood Up Again. The...Intro by: Gail Nobles
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Katie Webster has a single from her 1989 album Katie Webster Two-Fisted Mama. The single is entitled Stood Up Again. The lyrics tell the story of someone who has been let down and disappointed in relationship. Katie gets stood up, but in the end her man gets stood up. She repays him.

Katie Webster was a boogie-woogie pianist. Her genres are Boogie-woogie,, soul, and swamp blues. She played piano with Otis Redding in the 1960s, but after his death went into semi-retirement.

In the 1980s she was repeatedly booked for European tours and recorded albums for the German record label, Ornament Records, with Gary Wiggins and Chris Rannenberg (The International Blues Duo). She cut You Know That's Right with the band 'Hot Links', and the album that established her in the United States: The Swamp Boogie Queen with guest spots by Bonnie Raitt and Robert Cray. Two-Fisted Mama! was released in 1989. Webster promoted the album with a North American tour. The album was nominated for a Bammy Award, in the "Blues Album" category. 

 Katie Webster passed away in 1999 at age 63. You can check out Katie Webster's music on Spotify. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues. I am your host Gail Nobles.


Blues Music]]>1391980s,blues,bluesmusic,boogiewoogie,katiewebster,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,soul,swampbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alberta-hunter-my-handy-man-7-11-24-6-54-pm--60668122Story by: Gail Nobles

'Now whoever said a man was hard to find 
Positively absolutely sure was lying 
Cause I just found the best man that ever was
And here's just a few things that he does
He shakes my ashes
Greases my grittle'

 Hello, I’m Gail Nobles. Welcome to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Alberta Hunter.
The words that you have heard me say from the beginning comes from Alberta’s track My Handyman Ain't Handy Man No More.

 She's singing about how her man takes care of her household chores and fixes things. He does everything for her, but the title of the song is saying that the man is not handy no more. So in the title it sounds as if Alberta is saying that he is no longer able to do all those things he has done. But in the song, there is no frustration or disappointment having someone to rely on. So she could also be saying that he's more to her than a handyman.

Alberta Hunter was a jazz and blues singer and songwriter from the early 1920s to the late 1950s. After twenty years of working as a nurse, Hunter resumed her singing career in 1977. She lived to get 89 years old...



Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60668122Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:11:27 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles 'Now whoever said a man was hard to find  Positively absolutely sure was lying  Cause I just found the best man that ever was And here's just a few things that he does He shakes my ashes Greases my grittle'  Hello, I’m Gail...Story by: Gail Nobles

'Now whoever said a man was hard to find 
Positively absolutely sure was lying 
Cause I just found the best man that ever was
And here's just a few things that he does
He shakes my ashes
Greases my grittle'

 Hello, I’m Gail Nobles. Welcome to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Alberta Hunter.
The words that you have heard me say from the beginning comes from Alberta’s track My Handyman Ain't Handy Man No More.

 She's singing about how her man takes care of her household chores and fixes things. He does everything for her, but the title of the song is saying that the man is not handy no more. So in the title it sounds as if Alberta is saying that he is no longer able to do all those things he has done. But in the song, there is no frustration or disappointment having someone to rely on. So she could also be saying that he's more to her than a handyman.

Alberta Hunter was a jazz and blues singer and songwriter from the early 1920s to the late 1950s. After twenty years of working as a nurse, Hunter resumed her singing career in 1977. She lived to get 89 years old...



Blues Music]]>125albertahunter,blues,jazz,music,musiccommentary,musichistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lowell-fulson-7-10-24-8-48-pm--60659017Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Photo: Lioneldecoster - Own work
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Lower Fulson was a blues guitarist and songwriter in the West Coast blues tradition after T-bone Walker. He was the most important figure in West Coast blues in the 1940s and 1950s.
 On January 13, 1955, he recorded a single titled Do Me Right. The song was written by Willie Dixon. It was released July 1955.

 Folsom recorded for swing Time records in the 1940s, Chess Records in the 1950s, Kent Records in the 1960s, and Rounder Records in the 1980s/1990s. He wrote "3 O'Clock Blues" (B.B. King's first hit), "Reconsider Baby" (a blues standard), and "Tramp" (co-written with Jimmy McCracklin and recorded by several artists). His 1965 song "Black Nights" was his first hit in a decade, and "Tramp" did even better, restoring him to R&B stardom.

Fulson died in Long Beach, California, on March 7, 1999, at the age of 77.  He left us with a lot of great blues.


Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60659017Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:59:11 +0000Gail NoblesKeyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Lioneldecoster - Own work Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 Lower Fulson was a blues guitarist and songwriter in the West Coast blues tradition...Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Photo: Lioneldecoster - Own work
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Lower Fulson was a blues guitarist and songwriter in the West Coast blues tradition after T-bone Walker. He was the most important figure in West Coast blues in the 1940s and 1950s.
 On January 13, 1955, he recorded a single titled Do Me Right. The song was written by Willie Dixon. It was released July 1955.

 Folsom recorded for swing Time records in the 1940s, Chess Records in the 1950s, Kent Records in the 1960s, and Rounder Records in the 1980s/1990s. He wrote "3 O'Clock Blues" (B.B. King's first hit), "Reconsider Baby" (a blues standard), and "Tramp" (co-written with Jimmy McCracklin and recorded by several artists). His 1965 song "Black Nights" was his first hit in a decade, and "Tramp" did even better, restoring him to R&B stardom.

Fulson died in Long Beach, California, on March 7, 1999, at the age of 77.  He left us with a lot of great blues.


Blues Music]]>131lowellfulson,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,soulblues,westcoastbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/memorial-day-blues-57-festival-6-1-24-9-39-pm--60252195DAILYMOTION

Story, Podcast, and Film by: Gail Nobles copyright ©️ 2024
Story: Memorial Day Blues 57 Festival
Beginning Theme song by: Gail Nobles
Theme song: Blues 57
Characters by: Gail Nobles
Characters: Rosco and Willie
Characters made with Haiper app: https://haiper.ai/
All voices by: Gail Nobles
Background music: Pixabay.com


Roscoe and Willie had a big crowd down to the Memorial Day blues 57 festival.  Roscoe and Willie had everyone dancing and singing the blues. Some of the most famous blues singers were there.

Willie:  This is what we always wanted to do and talked about doing, Rosco. Having a union of blues entertainers.

Rosco:  Yeah, it should help radio business.

Willie:  And we shouldn't have to worry about those old so-called promoters and managers and people in the record business.

Rosco:  We ain't the record business, but we can help the musicians get work and get paid performing.

Willie:  That's right  bossman.

 But Rosco and Willie ran into some problems with the memorial day blues festival. One of their greatest entertainers on the list didn't show up. A big fight broke out indoors and Rosco and Willie got written up for owing money. All kinds of things were happening, but in the end Rosco and Willie managed to keep the music going and they entertaind the crowd themselves. They were able to pull off a successful festival that left everyone feeling happy and satisfied. The experience taught them to always be prepared for the unexpected in the world of event planning.

 Soon the festival was over.

Rosco: It was all your idea! You almost got us shut down tonight.

Willie:  You mean we, Rosco. We!  You see, that's how lies get out. Our number one entertainer didn't show up.

Rosco: But we took care of that.

Willie: There you go! We!

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60252195Sun, 02 Jun 2024 04:14:52 +0000Gail NoblesSEE FILM AT https://dai.ly/x8zhsqy Story, Podcast, and Film by: Gail Nobles copyright ©️ 2024 Story: Memorial Day Blues 57 Festival Beginning Theme song by: Gail Nobles Theme song: Blues 57 Characters by: Gail Nobles Characters: Rosco and Willie...DAILYMOTION

Story, Podcast, and Film by: Gail Nobles copyright ©️ 2024
Story: Memorial Day Blues 57 Festival
Beginning Theme song by: Gail Nobles
Theme song: Blues 57
Characters by: Gail Nobles
Characters: Rosco and Willie
Characters made with Haiper app: https://haiper.ai/
All voices by: Gail Nobles
Background music: Pixabay.com


Roscoe and Willie had a big crowd down to the Memorial Day blues 57 festival.  Roscoe and Willie had everyone dancing and singing the blues. Some of the most famous blues singers were there.

Willie:  This is what we always wanted to do and talked about doing, Rosco. Having a union of blues entertainers.

Rosco:  Yeah, it should help radio business.

Willie:  And we shouldn't have to worry about those old so-called promoters and managers and people in the record business.

Rosco:  We ain't the record business, but we can help the musicians get work and get paid performing.

Willie:  That's right  bossman.

 But Rosco and Willie ran into some problems with the memorial day blues festival. One of their greatest entertainers on the list didn't show up. A big fight broke out indoors and Rosco and Willie got written up for owing money. All kinds of things were happening, but in the end Rosco and Willie managed to keep the music going and they entertaind the crowd themselves. They were able to pull off a successful festival that left everyone feeling happy and satisfied. The experience taught them to always be prepared for the unexpected in the world of event planning.

 Soon the festival was over.

Rosco: It was all your idea! You almost got us shut down tonight.

Willie:  You mean we, Rosco. We!  You see, that's how lies get out. Our number one entertainer didn't show up.

Rosco: But we took care of that.

Willie: There you go! We!

Blues Music]]>153bluesstories,characters,fiction,musictales,storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hubby-jenkins-5-15-24-12-09-am--60040522Intro by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Jayron32 - Own work
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to apodcast and Blues. Today we're going to talk about old-time blues in today's blues through the talent of Hubby Jenkins.

 Hubby Jenkins is a multi instrumentalist who studies and performs old American music. He is a former member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the Rhiannon Giddens band, and has been nominated for Grammy and Americana awards.

Hubby Jenkins was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. As a young man, he played the saxophone and bass guitar. After discovering the music of Skip James and Bukka White, he began exploring how African Americans influenced American roots music.

From 2010 to 2016, Jenkins was a member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, playing instruments including guitar, banjo, and bones. Their album Leaving Eden was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album in 2012. Along with other members, he was later part of the Rhiannon Giddens band. The two groups played a major role in the revival of Black string band tradition.

Jenkins was nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2015 Americana Awards.

 You can hear Hubby Jenkins music on Spotify. To find out more about Jenkins go to hubbyjenkins.com.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60040522Wed, 15 May 2024 04:18:38 +0000Gail NoblesIntro by: Gail Nobles Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Jayron32&action=edit&redlink=1 - Own work Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to apodcast and Blues....Intro by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Jayron32 - Own work
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to apodcast and Blues. Today we're going to talk about old-time blues in today's blues through the talent of Hubby Jenkins.

 Hubby Jenkins is a multi instrumentalist who studies and performs old American music. He is a former member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the Rhiannon Giddens band, and has been nominated for Grammy and Americana awards.

Hubby Jenkins was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. As a young man, he played the saxophone and bass guitar. After discovering the music of Skip James and Bukka White, he began exploring how African Americans influenced American roots music.

From 2010 to 2016, Jenkins was a member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, playing instruments including guitar, banjo, and bones. Their album Leaving Eden was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album in 2012. Along with other members, he was later part of the Rhiannon Giddens band. The two groups played a major role in the revival of Black string band tradition.

Jenkins was nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2015 Americana Awards.

 You can hear Hubby Jenkins music on Spotify. To find out more about Jenkins go to hubbyjenkins.com.

Blues Music]]>150blues,folkmusic,music,musicnews,musicommentary,oldtimemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aretha-franklin-today-i-sing-the-blues-4-28-24-7-39-pm--59689117Intro and podcast vocals by: Gail Nobles
Song by: Aretha Franklin
Song: Today I Sing the Blues

Today I Sing the Blues" is a song written by Curtis Lewis and performed by Aretha Franklin. The song reached number 10 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1960.The song appeared on her 1961 album, Aretha.

The lyrics say: Without a word of warning
The blues walked in this morning
And circled around my lonely room
I didn't know why I had that sad and lonely feeling
Until my baby called and said we we're through, ooh
For yesterday, this time
I sang a love story
But today, I'm singing the blues …

 The lyrics start off in a very creative way. The writer talks about the blues like it's a person. That's called personification. Aretha Franklin sang the song with her own unique soulful sound.

 Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm Gail Nobles.


Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59689117Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:54:26 +0000Gail NoblesIntro and podcast vocals by: Gail Nobles Song by: Aretha Franklin Song: Today I Sing the Blues Today I Sing the Blues" is a song written by Curtis Lewis and performed by Aretha Franklin. The song reached number 10 on the U.S. R&B chart in...Intro and podcast vocals by: Gail Nobles
Song by: Aretha Franklin
Song: Today I Sing the Blues

Today I Sing the Blues" is a song written by Curtis Lewis and performed by Aretha Franklin. The song reached number 10 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1960.The song appeared on her 1961 album, Aretha.

The lyrics say: Without a word of warning
The blues walked in this morning
And circled around my lonely room
I didn't know why I had that sad and lonely feeling
Until my baby called and said we we're through, ooh
For yesterday, this time
I sang a love story
But today, I'm singing the blues …

 The lyrics start off in a very creative way. The writer talks about the blues like it's a person. That's called personification. Aretha Franklin sang the song with her own unique soulful sound.

 Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm Gail Nobles.


Blues Music]]>120arethafranklin,blues,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,pop,r&b,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/syl-johnson-anyway-the-wind-blows-3-29-24-6-22-pm--59224248Photo: Sumori
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Welcome to Podcast & Blues .I'm Gail Nobles. Today's topic is Syl Johnson Anyway the Wind Blows.

Syl Johnson is a blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. His most successful records included "Different Strokes" (1967), "Is It Because I'm Black" (1969) and "Take Me to the River" (1975).

 He has a song from his album Back for a Taste of Your Love titled Anyway The Wind Blows. The album was released in 1973 the album was re-issued by the Fat Possum label.
The song Anyway the Wind Blows was written by Earl Randle.  He was a songwriter and a A&R man at Willie Mitchell's Hi  Records from 1971 to 1980. Anyway the Wind Blows is a very good song. Johnson's voice, music, and style reminds me of Al Green singing the song. His label was Al Green however at Hi Records. Johnson was always to some extent in the shadow of Al Green.

 If you love Al Green and haven't heard Syl Johnson’s song Anyway the Wind Blows, I'm sure you'll love it. So check out the song today. Thank you for tuning into Podcast and Blues, and remember,  check out Syl  Johnson's song Anyway the Wind Blows.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59224248Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:34:40 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Sumori Usage: Wikipedia http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Welcome to Podcast & Blues .I'm Gail Nobles. Today's topic is Syl Johnson Anyway the Wind Blows. Syl Johnson is a blues and...Photo: Sumori
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Welcome to Podcast & Blues .I'm Gail Nobles. Today's topic is Syl Johnson Anyway the Wind Blows.

Syl Johnson is a blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. His most successful records included "Different Strokes" (1967), "Is It Because I'm Black" (1969) and "Take Me to the River" (1975).

 He has a song from his album Back for a Taste of Your Love titled Anyway The Wind Blows. The album was released in 1973 the album was re-issued by the Fat Possum label.
The song Anyway the Wind Blows was written by Earl Randle.  He was a songwriter and a A&R man at Willie Mitchell's Hi  Records from 1971 to 1980. Anyway the Wind Blows is a very good song. Johnson's voice, music, and style reminds me of Al Green singing the song. His label was Al Green however at Hi Records. Johnson was always to some extent in the shadow of Al Green.

 If you love Al Green and haven't heard Syl Johnson’s song Anyway the Wind Blows, I'm sure you'll love it. So check out the song today. Thank you for tuning into Podcast and Blues, and remember,  check out Syl  Johnson's song Anyway the Wind Blows.

Blues Music]]>134blues,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,r&b,syljohnsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ohio-players-here-today-3-3-24-2-51-pm--58909013Intro: Gail Nobles

Here Today and Gone Tomorrow sounds like an early recording from the group the Ohio Players from their 1969 debut album Observations in Time. The group is known by their hit songs like fire and Love Rollercoaster.

The song Here Today and Gone Tomorrow sounds like soul blues. It's the first track on the album their lyrics say Here today, gone tomorrow, Each time you come, you leave a little sorrow.

The Ohio Players is a fun band and most popular in the 1970s. Like I said, they are best known for songs like Fire and Love Rollercoaster.

On August 17, 2013, they were inducted into the inaugural class of the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame that took place at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. The band formed in Dayton, Ohio in 1959 as the Ohio Untouchables.

You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I am your whole Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58909013Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:59:29 +0000Gail NoblesIntro: Gail Nobles Here Today and Gone Tomorrow sounds like an early recording from the group the Ohio Players from their 1969 debut album Observations in Time. The group is known by their hit songs like fire and Love Rollercoaster. The song Here...Intro: Gail Nobles

Here Today and Gone Tomorrow sounds like an early recording from the group the Ohio Players from their 1969 debut album Observations in Time. The group is known by their hit songs like fire and Love Rollercoaster.

The song Here Today and Gone Tomorrow sounds like soul blues. It's the first track on the album their lyrics say Here today, gone tomorrow, Each time you come, you leave a little sorrow.

The Ohio Players is a fun band and most popular in the 1970s. Like I said, they are best known for songs like Fire and Love Rollercoaster.

On August 17, 2013, they were inducted into the inaugural class of the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame that took place at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. The band formed in Dayton, Ohio in 1959 as the Ohio Untouchables.

You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I am your whole Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>1021960s,blues,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,ohioplayers,randb,soul,soulblues,soulmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-milton-cry-me-a-river-2-19-24-10-56-pm--58741572Intro by: Gail Nobles

Little Milton was expressing pain. He was talking about a flow of tears if his lover ever left him. It's bad to hurt like that over someone.

Little Milton’s single Cry Me a River was released in 1972. The style of the song is sold on the Stax label. Little Milton’s records are still being sold because he's that soulful kind of blues we don't hear today. Little Milton’s single Cry Me a River is found on the very best of little Milton compilation album released in 2007. It's a great soul blues.

Cry Me a River was produced by Donald Davis, a Detroit base-producer, label owner, songwriter, and guitarist. So if you're looking for some good old soul blues, check out Little Milton’s Cry Me a ariver.

You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I am your host Gail Nobles.




Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58741572Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:09:03 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Intro by: Gail Nobles Little Milton was expressing pain. He was talking about a flow of tears if his lover ever left him. It's bad to hurt like that over someone. Little Milton’s single Cry Me a River was released in 1972. The...Intro by: Gail Nobles

Little Milton was expressing pain. He was talking about a flow of tears if his lover ever left him. It's bad to hurt like that over someone.

Little Milton’s single Cry Me a River was released in 1972. The style of the song is sold on the Stax label. Little Milton’s records are still being sold because he's that soulful kind of blues we don't hear today. Little Milton’s single Cry Me a River is found on the very best of little Milton compilation album released in 2007. It's a great soul blues.

Cry Me a River was produced by Donald Davis, a Detroit base-producer, label owner, songwriter, and guitarist. So if you're looking for some good old soul blues, check out Little Milton’s Cry Me a ariver.

You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I am your host Gail Nobles.




Blues Music]]>95blues,littlemilton,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,soul,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arthur-adams-1-19-24-4-51-pm--58373743Intro: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Mykal Burns - Arthur Adams at Sunset Junction
Usage: CC BY 2.0


Arthur Adams is another great blues man to listen to. In the early 1960s, he produced several singles, including "If It Ain't One Thing It's Another"/"Willin' To Die" on Philadelphia-based Jamie Records.

During the latter 1970s, Adams changed style and played soul.[3] In 1981 he had a surprise hit called "You Got the Floor" which reached number 1 in the UK disco chart that year and 38 in the UK singles chart.

In 1999, he released the album Back on Track, his first solo release in 20 years. B.B. King guested on the album on guitar.

In 2004, he released Soul of the Blues.

In 2019 he released an album called "To Make You Feel Good"

In 2023 he released a full length album called "Kick Up Some Dust"

Arthur Adams has made a lot of music over the years he has another album out for 2023 titled Early Sides. I like a song from that album titled I Need You. It has the old blues style like B.B. King. So if you like the old style of blues, check out Authur Adams. He is about blues and R&B.

Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.
I'm Gail Nobles. Have a great 2024 year.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58373743Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:11:10 +0000Gail NoblesIntro: Gail Nobles https://www.flickr.com/people/19835636@N00 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/19835636@N00/2799623078/ Usage: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 Arthur Adams is another great blues man to listen to. In the early 1960s, he...Intro: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Mykal Burns - Arthur Adams at Sunset Junction
Usage: CC BY 2.0


Arthur Adams is another great blues man to listen to. In the early 1960s, he produced several singles, including "If It Ain't One Thing It's Another"/"Willin' To Die" on Philadelphia-based Jamie Records.

During the latter 1970s, Adams changed style and played soul.[3] In 1981 he had a surprise hit called "You Got the Floor" which reached number 1 in the UK disco chart that year and 38 in the UK singles chart.

In 1999, he released the album Back on Track, his first solo release in 20 years. B.B. King guested on the album on guitar.

In 2004, he released Soul of the Blues.

In 2019 he released an album called "To Make You Feel Good"

In 2023 he released a full length album called "Kick Up Some Dust"

Arthur Adams has made a lot of music over the years he has another album out for 2023 titled Early Sides. I like a song from that album titled I Need You. It has the old blues style like B.B. King. So if you like the old style of blues, check out Authur Adams. He is about blues and R&B.

Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.
I'm Gail Nobles. Have a great 2024 year.

Blues Music]]>139arthuradams,blues,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,r&bfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carlin-taylor-12-7-23-3-10-pm--57944218Music intro by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Next on Podcast and Blues is Carlin Taylor.
Carlin Taylor, the man that brought us the song Keep It 100, Bet Yo Mama Like It, and Let's Have a Barbecue. His music is fun to hear. You can hear the singer and actor in him when he's telling his story in his blues. It’s fun to watch Carlin Taylor in videos and live on stage. He is a multi-talented singer and songwriter and also we dancer.

I don't know what it is about his song Keep it 100, but I love to hear that song it's a very catchy tune. Carlin made a video for the song. It's a great dance video. He makes music for all to enjoy. I see his music fans in videos dancing to the song.

You can check Carlin Taylor's music and videos on YouTube. Just look for Carlin Taylor and subscribe. You can also hear his music on Spotify.

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for tuning into Podcast and Blues.


Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57944218Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:20:06 +0000Gail NoblesMusic intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Next on Podcast and Blues is Carlin Taylor. Carlin Taylor, the man that brought us the song Keep It 100, Bet Yo Mama Like It, and Let's Have a Barbecue. His music is fun to hear. You can hear the...Music intro by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Next on Podcast and Blues is Carlin Taylor.
Carlin Taylor, the man that brought us the song Keep It 100, Bet Yo Mama Like It, and Let's Have a Barbecue. His music is fun to hear. You can hear the singer and actor in him when he's telling his story in his blues. It’s fun to watch Carlin Taylor in videos and live on stage. He is a multi-talented singer and songwriter and also we dancer.

I don't know what it is about his song Keep it 100, but I love to hear that song it's a very catchy tune. Carlin made a video for the song. It's a great dance video. He makes music for all to enjoy. I see his music fans in videos dancing to the song.

You can check Carlin Taylor's music and videos on YouTube. Just look for Carlin Taylor and subscribe. You can also hear his music on Spotify.

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for tuning into Podcast and Blues.


Blues Music]]>111blues,carlintaylor,music,musiccommentary,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ed-cook-aircheck-11-16-23-8-07-pm--57672537Downloaded from: archive.org
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Cover Art by: Gail Nobles

Good evening everyone. Today I'm going to talk about Ed “Nassau Daddy” Cook. Ed Cook was a beloved DJ for WVON-one of Chicago's first major black radio stations. Ed Cook played rhythm and blues. He played Sonny Boy Williamson's Bring It On Home. Sometimes he was a little upset while doing his job because things weren't quite turning out the way he wanted. I can truly understand.

Ed: Hold it man! Hold it! Shoot! Messing up already!

Ed Cook switched the record to Sonny Boy Williamson because the wrong record was playing. He wasn't in a good mood. Cook had things to say about the weather.

(Ed Talking)

Yes, I can truly understand Ed Cook. When it turns cold in the winter, things start happening, and it's aggravating.

Ed Cook played B.B. King and mentioned that king used to be a DJ, and said that he was smart to quit and become a musician.

(Ed Talking)

Well, I hope you enjoyed getting to know something about DJ Ed Cook. I certainly did. I enjoyed hearing his conversations in the radio world. If you would like to hear the full broadcast, you can go to archive.org.

I'm Gail Nobles. Goodbye friends. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.





Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57672537Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:32:23 +0000Gail NoblesEd Cook - WVON, Chicago - January 29, 1966 Downloaded from: https://archive.org/details/EdCook-WvonChicago-January291966/EdCook-WvonChicago-January291966Part2.mp3 Usage: Puplic Domain Cover Art by: Gail Nobles Good evening everyone. Today I'm going...Downloaded from: archive.org
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Cover Art by: Gail Nobles

Good evening everyone. Today I'm going to talk about Ed “Nassau Daddy” Cook. Ed Cook was a beloved DJ for WVON-one of Chicago's first major black radio stations. Ed Cook played rhythm and blues. He played Sonny Boy Williamson's Bring It On Home. Sometimes he was a little upset while doing his job because things weren't quite turning out the way he wanted. I can truly understand.

Ed: Hold it man! Hold it! Shoot! Messing up already!

Ed Cook switched the record to Sonny Boy Williamson because the wrong record was playing. He wasn't in a good mood. Cook had things to say about the weather.

(Ed Talking)

Yes, I can truly understand Ed Cook. When it turns cold in the winter, things start happening, and it's aggravating.

Ed Cook played B.B. King and mentioned that king used to be a DJ, and said that he was smart to quit and become a musician.

(Ed Talking)

Well, I hope you enjoyed getting to know something about DJ Ed Cook. I certainly did. I enjoyed hearing his conversations in the radio world. If you would like to hear the full broadcast, you can go to archive.org.

I'm Gail Nobles. Goodbye friends. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.





Blues Music]]>299discjockey,dj,edcook,radio,radiodiscjockeyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/b-b-king-1950s-11-16-23-2-16-pm--57669887archives.org
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Story by: Gail Nobles

Welcome again to Podcast and Blues. I am your host Gail Nobles. I want to talk about the sound of B.B. King from the 1950s. A much different sounding style of blues than when he was singing The Thrill Is Gone from the 1970s. Alan Freed would play BB King’s music.

(Alan Freed Introduces B.B. King's song)

B.B. King song Lonely and Blue reminds me of a song that Fats Domino would sing. Lonely and Blue is a song that you would call a blues ballad.

There's a whole album and collection of B.B. King singing blues ballads titled B.B.-King Heart and Soul. There's a song on the album that makes me think of the Platters.


The Platters, Fats Domino, and B.B. King were singing in the 1950s. They were all in the rock 'n' roll era in the genres of rhythm and blues.

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for tuning in, and please come back again next time for more Podcast and Blues.


Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57669887Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:41:24 +0000Gail NoblesAlan Freed Clip: https://archive.org/details/AlanFreed-WinsNewYorkMarch231955 Usage: Public Domain Story by: Gail Nobles Welcome again to Podcast and Blues. I am your host Gail Nobles. I want to talk about the sound of B.B. King from the 1950s. A...archives.org
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Story by: Gail Nobles

Welcome again to Podcast and Blues. I am your host Gail Nobles. I want to talk about the sound of B.B. King from the 1950s. A much different sounding style of blues than when he was singing The Thrill Is Gone from the 1970s. Alan Freed would play BB King’s music.

(Alan Freed Introduces B.B. King's song)

B.B. King song Lonely and Blue reminds me of a song that Fats Domino would sing. Lonely and Blue is a song that you would call a blues ballad.

There's a whole album and collection of B.B. King singing blues ballads titled B.B.-King Heart and Soul. There's a song on the album that makes me think of the Platters.


The Platters, Fats Domino, and B.B. King were singing in the 1950s. They were all in the rock 'n' roll era in the genres of rhythm and blues.

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for tuning in, and please come back again next time for more Podcast and Blues.


Blues Music]]>881950s,bbking,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,rhythm&bluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-harper-11-10-23-1-58-pm--57592812Intro by: Gail Nobles
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Here we go with today's topic Ben Harper.Welcome toPodcast and Blues. I'm Gail Nobles. In the next few minutes we're going to talk about singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Ben Harper who plays and ecletic mixer blues, folk, soul, reggae, and rock music and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, live performances, and activism. He has released twelve studio albums, mostly through Virgin Records, and has toured internationally.

Harper is a three-time Grammy Award winner and seven-time nominee, with awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album in 2004 and Best Blues Album in 2013.

At the 40th Blues Music Awards ceremony, Harper's joint composition with Charlie Musselwhite, "No Mercy in This Land", was named Song of the Year.

Ben Harper has a 17th studio album titled wide open light released on June 2, 2023 through Chrysalis Records.

I'm Gail Nobles. Goodbye for now.




Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57592812Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:13:56 +0000Gail NoblesIntro by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Diaz_Lamich Usage: Wikipedia http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Here we go with today's topic Ben Harper.Welcome toPodcast and Blues. I'm Gail Nobles. In the next...Intro by: Gail Nobles
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Here we go with today's topic Ben Harper.Welcome toPodcast and Blues. I'm Gail Nobles. In the next few minutes we're going to talk about singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Ben Harper who plays and ecletic mixer blues, folk, soul, reggae, and rock music and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, live performances, and activism. He has released twelve studio albums, mostly through Virgin Records, and has toured internationally.

Harper is a three-time Grammy Award winner and seven-time nominee, with awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album in 2004 and Best Blues Album in 2013.

At the 40th Blues Music Awards ceremony, Harper's joint composition with Charlie Musselwhite, "No Mercy in This Land", was named Song of the Year.

Ben Harper has a 17th studio album titled wide open light released on June 2, 2023 through Chrysalis Records.

I'm Gail Nobles. Goodbye for now.




Blues Music]]>116benharper,folk,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,rock,rockalternative,rockblues,rockgospelreggaejam,rocksoulfunkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-carr-10-26-23-7-00pm--57402194Music Intro by: Gail Nobles
Cover Art by: Gail Nobles

You listening to the Podcast and Blues Show. I’m bringing to you today a topic on James Carr.
You listen to podcast and blues show I am bringing to you today a topic on James Carr after being turned down by stacks records he made his first recordings for Goldwax Records, a small Memphis-based independent record label founded in Memphis, Tennessee iin 1964 by Quinton Claunch and Rudolph V. “Doc” Russell. He released several singles for the label before achieving his first success in 1966, when "You've Got My Mind Messed Up" reached number 7 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 63 on the pop chart. He also released the successful and critically acclaimed album You Got My Mind Messed Up.

James Carr gave us a rhythm and blues soulful sound like Otis Redding except their styles were different.

Otis Redding seemed like an energetic type of singer on stage. He had a more raspy voice and lots of passion.

James Carr had a more emotional vocal style. He had a deep kind of voice and smooth. Both Carr and Reading were great soulful singers in the 1960s.

Carr’s album You Got My Mind Messed up is a great album. There are songs such as Pouring Water on a Drowning Man, Love Attack, Coming Back To Me Baby, I Don't Want To Be Hurt Anymore just to name a few.

James suffered from bipolar disorder for most of his life, but he was dubbed the world's greatest soul singer.

You’re listening to the Podcast and Blues Show. I’m you’re host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57402194Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:17:05 +0000Gail NoblesMusic Intro by: Gail Nobles Cover Art by: Gail Nobles You listening to the Podcast and Blues Show. I’m bringing to you today a topic on James Carr. You listen to podcast and blues show I am bringing to you today a topic on James Carr after being...Music Intro by: Gail Nobles
Cover Art by: Gail Nobles

You listening to the Podcast and Blues Show. I’m bringing to you today a topic on James Carr.
You listen to podcast and blues show I am bringing to you today a topic on James Carr after being turned down by stacks records he made his first recordings for Goldwax Records, a small Memphis-based independent record label founded in Memphis, Tennessee iin 1964 by Quinton Claunch and Rudolph V. “Doc” Russell. He released several singles for the label before achieving his first success in 1966, when "You've Got My Mind Messed Up" reached number 7 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 63 on the pop chart. He also released the successful and critically acclaimed album You Got My Mind Messed Up.

James Carr gave us a rhythm and blues soulful sound like Otis Redding except their styles were different.

Otis Redding seemed like an energetic type of singer on stage. He had a more raspy voice and lots of passion.

James Carr had a more emotional vocal style. He had a deep kind of voice and smooth. Both Carr and Reading were great soulful singers in the 1960s.

Carr’s album You Got My Mind Messed up is a great album. There are songs such as Pouring Water on a Drowning Man, Love Attack, Coming Back To Me Baby, I Don't Want To Be Hurt Anymore just to name a few.

James suffered from bipolar disorder for most of his life, but he was dubbed the world's greatest soul singer.

You’re listening to the Podcast and Blues Show. I’m you’re host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>177jamescarr,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,rhythm&blues,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bobby-bland-ain-t-no-love-10-25-23-5-28-pm--57385706Photo: Wikipedia
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Hello! You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today's topic is Bobby Bland Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City.

Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City" is a 1974 R&B song written by Michael Price and Dan Walsh, and first recorded by Bobby "Blue" Bland for the album Dreamer.

While it is ostensibly a love song, some critics and fans have also heard it as a lament on urban poverty and hopelessness, also as a lament upon the struggle to achieve one’s goals in life in the absence of enternal support.

Well, I've heard Bobby Bland sing it, and I felt urban poverty and hopelessness and struggle to achieve. I see struggle today happening around me and on the news. It could be a love song too if you've lost someone that you love. Losing someone is just like losing everything.
Aint No Love In The Heart Of The City. It is a great song of feeling. It makes you think about the things that are going on in the world.

In the US, Bland scored a top ten hit on the Hot Soul Singles chart, where it peaked at #9, as well as peaking at #91 on the Hot 100.

Im Gail Nobles. Todays topic: Bobby Bland, Aint No Love In The Heart Of The City.




Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57385706Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:01:35 +0000Gail NoblesKeyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Usage: Public Domain Hello! You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today's topic is Bobby Bland Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City. Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City" is a 1974 R&B song written...Photo: Wikipedia
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Hello! You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today's topic is Bobby Bland Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City.

Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City" is a 1974 R&B song written by Michael Price and Dan Walsh, and first recorded by Bobby "Blue" Bland for the album Dreamer.

While it is ostensibly a love song, some critics and fans have also heard it as a lament on urban poverty and hopelessness, also as a lament upon the struggle to achieve one’s goals in life in the absence of enternal support.

Well, I've heard Bobby Bland sing it, and I felt urban poverty and hopelessness and struggle to achieve. I see struggle today happening around me and on the news. It could be a love song too if you've lost someone that you love. Losing someone is just like losing everything.
Aint No Love In The Heart Of The City. It is a great song of feeling. It makes you think about the things that are going on in the world.

In the US, Bland scored a top ten hit on the Hot Soul Singles chart, where it peaked at #9, as well as peaking at #91 on the Hot 100.

Im Gail Nobles. Todays topic: Bobby Bland, Aint No Love In The Heart Of The City.




Blues Music]]>124blues,bobbybland,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,r&b,soul,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeter-jones-10-8-23-1-29-pm--57154894Cover Art by: Gail Nobles
Intro music by: Gail Nobles

Today's topic: Jeter Jones, a blues R&B soul singer and songwriter.

Did you know that Jeter Jones has a belt with all his award names written on it? Titles like Entertainer of the Year, Artist of the Year; Blues Critic Artist of the Year. He has many names on the belt. He said if he runs out of room, he'll get another belt. The soul blues singer carries a belt like a boxer or wrestler.

Jones was first a soldier in the army and later a comeback medic in the US Marines according to his bio. He retired as Sergeant First Cass. Jones released his first 3 albums while still in service.

Jeter Jones has a strong southern voice. He said that he's from the church. He started making tracks and someone believed in him and his southern soul voice. He started doing southern soul in 2014, and he dropped his first album in 2013. Jeter Jones has a new album out now titled Mufassa II Jeter Jones Da King of Trailride Blues.

You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. I’m your host Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57154894Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:45:07 +0000Gail NoblesCover Art by: Gail Nobles Intro music by: Gail Nobles Today's topic: Jeter Jones, a blues R&B soul singer and songwriter. Did you know that Jeter Jones has a belt with all his award names written on it? Titles like Entertainer of the Year,...Cover Art by: Gail Nobles
Intro music by: Gail Nobles

Today's topic: Jeter Jones, a blues R&B soul singer and songwriter.

Did you know that Jeter Jones has a belt with all his award names written on it? Titles like Entertainer of the Year, Artist of the Year; Blues Critic Artist of the Year. He has many names on the belt. He said if he runs out of room, he'll get another belt. The soul blues singer carries a belt like a boxer or wrestler.

Jones was first a soldier in the army and later a comeback medic in the US Marines according to his bio. He retired as Sergeant First Cass. Jones released his first 3 albums while still in service.

Jeter Jones has a strong southern voice. He said that he's from the church. He started making tracks and someone believed in him and his southern soul voice. He started doing southern soul in 2014, and he dropped his first album in 2013. Jeter Jones has a new album out now titled Mufassa II Jeter Jones Da King of Trailride Blues.

You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. I’m your host Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>128blues,jeterjones,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,southernsoulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kid-bailey-10-1-23-6-13-pm--57019443Downloaded from: https://archive.org/details/01RowdyBlues
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Kid Bailey was a Mississippi delta bluesman. His one known recording session occurred on September 25, 1929 in Memphis Tennessee. He collaborated with Charley Patton and a circle of Delta blues musicians who swapped melodies, riffs, and lyrics during the late 1920s and early 30s such as Son House and Tommy Johnson just to name a few.

Little is known about Bailey. His voice had a distinctly course yet youthful quality. Two of his recordings have survived: Rowdy Blues and Mississippi Bottom Blues in most digital releases. The tracks are attributed to Willie Brown yet one evidently the same artist created as Kid Bailey on the original 78-RPM recordings.

I'd like to share with you now Rowdy Blues performed by Kid Bailey.


Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57019443Sun, 01 Oct 2023 22:27:32 +0000Gail NoblesRowdy Blues by Kid Bailey Downloaded from: https://archive.org/details/01RowdyBlues Usage: Public Domain Kid Bailey was a Mississippi delta bluesman. His one known recording session occurred on September 25, 1929 in Memphis Tennessee. He collaborated...Downloaded from: https://archive.org/details/01RowdyBlues
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Kid Bailey was a Mississippi delta bluesman. His one known recording session occurred on September 25, 1929 in Memphis Tennessee. He collaborated with Charley Patton and a circle of Delta blues musicians who swapped melodies, riffs, and lyrics during the late 1920s and early 30s such as Son House and Tommy Johnson just to name a few.

Little is known about Bailey. His voice had a distinctly course yet youthful quality. Two of his recordings have survived: Rowdy Blues and Mississippi Bottom Blues in most digital releases. The tracks are attributed to Willie Brown yet one evidently the same artist created as Kid Bailey on the original 78-RPM recordings.

I'd like to share with you now Rowdy Blues performed by Kid Bailey.


Blues Music]]>2751920s,blues,blueshistory,deltablues,kidbailey,music,musiccommentary,musichistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kingfish-his-live-album-9-24-23-7-26-pm--56919885Rory Doyle - Own work
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Intro by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Christone Kingfish Ingram has a live album titled Live In London. Kingfish is a great vocalist and guitar player. He sounds like a legend at the age of 24. Kingfish has what blues listeners want to hear.

I couldn't wait to hear his first song on his album titled She Calls Me Kingfish.
He sings: She’s flipping out on me
She calls me king fish
Got me on the hook
If I don't quit that woman
I believe my fish is cooked.

I love the lyrics. If you are really wondering how Christone got the nickname Kingfish, according to Rolling Stone, one of his teachers gave him that name because he reminded him of the character Kingfish from the old sitcom Amos and Andy. I love that show.

Kingfish has a right good many songs on his album. Another song that I like from his album is Hard Times. He’s singing about what we see and what he sees, Hard Times. Kingfish sings real songs and plays real guitar music. That’s what I love about him and makes us continue to listen to the blues. So check out Christone Kingfish Ingram’s live album titled: Live In London.

I’m Gail Nobles & You’re listening to Podcast & Blues.


Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56919885Sun, 24 Sep 2023 23:47:40 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Rorydvt&action=edit&redlink=1 - Own work Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Christone Kingfish Ingram has a...Rory Doyle - Own work
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Intro by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles

Christone Kingfish Ingram has a live album titled Live In London. Kingfish is a great vocalist and guitar player. He sounds like a legend at the age of 24. Kingfish has what blues listeners want to hear.

I couldn't wait to hear his first song on his album titled She Calls Me Kingfish.
He sings: She’s flipping out on me
She calls me king fish
Got me on the hook
If I don't quit that woman
I believe my fish is cooked.

I love the lyrics. If you are really wondering how Christone got the nickname Kingfish, according to Rolling Stone, one of his teachers gave him that name because he reminded him of the character Kingfish from the old sitcom Amos and Andy. I love that show.

Kingfish has a right good many songs on his album. Another song that I like from his album is Hard Times. He’s singing about what we see and what he sees, Hard Times. Kingfish sings real songs and plays real guitar music. That’s what I love about him and makes us continue to listen to the blues. So check out Christone Kingfish Ingram’s live album titled: Live In London.

I’m Gail Nobles & You’re listening to Podcast & Blues.


Blues Music]]>158blues,bluesmusic,bluesrock,christonekingram,kingfish,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tribute-to-b-b-king-9-16-23-5-46-pm--56824843Music by: Gail Nobles
Lead Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Song by: Gail Nobles

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Happy heavenly Birthday to B.B. King, born Riley B. King on September 16, 1925. An American guitarist and blues singer who will always be remembered.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56824843Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:32:44 +0000Gail NoblesMusic by: Gail Nobles Lead Vocals by: Gail Nobles Song by: Gail Nobles Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gorupdebesanez - Own work Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 Happy heavenly Birthday to B.B. King,...Music by: Gail Nobles
Lead Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Song by: Gail Nobles

Photo: Gorupdebesanez - Own work
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Happy heavenly Birthday to B.B. King, born Riley B. King on September 16, 1925. An American guitarist and blues singer who will always be remembered.

Blues Music]]>55bbking,blues,bluestributes,electricblues,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,rhythm&blues,soul,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shemekia-copeland-8-26-23-6-55-pm--56600760Music intro by: Gail Nobles

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Shemekia Copeland is an electric blues vocalist. To date, she has released ten albums and been presented with eight Blues Music Awards.

On June 12, 2011 at the 2011 Chicago Blues Festival, Copeland was presented Koko Taylor's crown, and officially given the honor as the new "Queen of the Blues" by Koko Taylor's daughter, Cookie Taylor.

In 2013, Copeland was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the Contemporary Blues Female Artist' category. She won the title in 2016.

In October 2015, her album Outskirts of Love peaked at number 6 in the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. In 2017 she participated in Mahindra Blues Festival, Mumbai. In August 2018, her next album, America's Child, entered the same listing at number 3. The recording won both the 'Album of the Year' and 'Contemporary Album of the Year' titles at the 40th Blues Music Awards in 2019.

In May 2020, Copeland was presented with another Blues Music Award in the 'Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year' category.

In July 2022 she won the award Blues artist of the year at the annual Downbeat Critics Poll. She released her tenth studio album, Done Come Too Far, on August 19, 2022. In 2023, Copeland triumphed in the 'Instrumentalist - Vocals' category at the Blues Music Awards.

So if you haven't heard Shemekia Copeland, you might want to check her out. Look for Shemekia Copeland.


I'm Gail Nobles on Podcast and Blues.



Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56600760Sat, 26 Aug 2023 23:12:44 +0000Gail NoblesMusic intro by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/people/lbjlibrarynow/ - https://www.flickr.com/photos/lbjlibrarynow/33697379208/ Usage: Wikipedia http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en Shemekia Copeland is an...Music intro by: Gail Nobles

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Shemekia Copeland is an electric blues vocalist. To date, she has released ten albums and been presented with eight Blues Music Awards.

On June 12, 2011 at the 2011 Chicago Blues Festival, Copeland was presented Koko Taylor's crown, and officially given the honor as the new "Queen of the Blues" by Koko Taylor's daughter, Cookie Taylor.

In 2013, Copeland was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the Contemporary Blues Female Artist' category. She won the title in 2016.

In October 2015, her album Outskirts of Love peaked at number 6 in the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. In 2017 she participated in Mahindra Blues Festival, Mumbai. In August 2018, her next album, America's Child, entered the same listing at number 3. The recording won both the 'Album of the Year' and 'Contemporary Album of the Year' titles at the 40th Blues Music Awards in 2019.

In May 2020, Copeland was presented with another Blues Music Award in the 'Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year' category.

In July 2022 she won the award Blues artist of the year at the annual Downbeat Critics Poll. She released her tenth studio album, Done Come Too Far, on August 19, 2022. In 2023, Copeland triumphed in the 'Instrumentalist - Vocals' category at the Blues Music Awards.

So if you haven't heard Shemekia Copeland, you might want to check her out. Look for Shemekia Copeland.


I'm Gail Nobles on Podcast and Blues.



Blues Music]]>171blues,bluesvocalist,electricblues,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,shemekiacopelandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walter-wolfman-washington-7-22-23-5-21-pm--56186661Masahiro Sumori - Own work
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Ending Music by: Gail Nobles


Walter "Wolfman" Washington was a singer and guitarist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. While his roots were in blues music, he blended funk and R&B to create his own unique sound. He passed away at the age of 79. Washington had a band called the Roadmasters. He had a soulful voice his trademark was a wolf howl sound. Why was he called the Wolfman? It is said that he earned that nickname challenging other guitarist.

When you listen to Washington, you can hear the funk in his music. Check out his 1988 album Out Of The Dark, his 1998 album Funk Is In The House, his 2018 album My Future Is My Past, and his 2008 album Doing The Funky Thing.

Washington appears in performance footage in the 2005 documentary film Make It Funky which presents a history of New Orleans music and its influence on rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll, funk and jazz . In the film he performs Barefootin with the house band.

When I listen to Walter “Wolfman” Washington, I hear the funk, blues, and some jazz.

You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm your host Gail Nobles. Today's topic is Walter "Wolfman" Washington.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56186661Sat, 22 Jul 2023 21:46:14 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Sumori - Own work Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 Ending Music by: Gail Nobles Walter "Wolfman" Washington was a singer and guitarist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. While...Masahiro Sumori - Own work
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Ending Music by: Gail Nobles


Walter "Wolfman" Washington was a singer and guitarist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. While his roots were in blues music, he blended funk and R&B to create his own unique sound. He passed away at the age of 79. Washington had a band called the Roadmasters. He had a soulful voice his trademark was a wolf howl sound. Why was he called the Wolfman? It is said that he earned that nickname challenging other guitarist.

When you listen to Washington, you can hear the funk in his music. Check out his 1988 album Out Of The Dark, his 1998 album Funk Is In The House, his 2018 album My Future Is My Past, and his 2008 album Doing The Funky Thing.

Washington appears in performance footage in the 2005 documentary film Make It Funky which presents a history of New Orleans music and its influence on rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll, funk and jazz . In the film he performs Barefootin with the house band.

When I listen to Walter “Wolfman” Washington, I hear the funk, blues, and some jazz.

You're listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm your host Gail Nobles. Today's topic is Walter "Wolfman" Washington.

Blues Music]]>135blues,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,walterwashington,walterwolfmanwashingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gaye-adegbalola-7-19-23-7-12-pm--56160770Intro song: Miss Adegbalola Blues
Intro song and music by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles

Song: (There Is Always) One More Time
Song by: Gaye Adegbalola

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Gaye Adegbalola is a blues singer and guitarist, teacher, lecturer, activist and photographer I love her blues songs, and I love how she plays the guitar. One of my favorite songs from her griot album “(There Is Always One More Time).

“No matter what you've been through
As long as there is breath in you
There is always one more time…”

The words to the song speaks to me. I like the fact that Miss Gaye plays the guitar along with her singing. “The Griot album" was released in 2019. The tracklist shows 17 songs.

She has another album from 1999 titled “Bitter Sweet Blues.” The tracklist sheows 14 songs.

Miss Gaye has an album from 2008 title “Gay Without Shame.” Ithas 18 songs.
And she has one more from 2012 title “Blues In All Flavors”. It has 14 songs.

You might be wondering about her surname, Adegbalola . It was the name given to her by a Yoruba priest she met in 1968. The surname translates to “I am proclaiming my royalty,” and Miss Gaye uses the name to signify her pride in her black heritage.

You can learn more about Gaye Abdegbalola at adegbalola.com.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56160770Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:28:43 +0000Gail NoblesIntro song: Miss Adegbalola Blues Intro song and music by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Song: (There Is Always) One More Time Song by: Gaye Adegbalola Photo: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 Gaye Adegbalola is a blues...Intro song: Miss Adegbalola Blues
Intro song and music by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles

Song: (There Is Always) One More Time
Song by: Gaye Adegbalola

Photo: Wikipedia CC BY 2.0


Gaye Adegbalola is a blues singer and guitarist, teacher, lecturer, activist and photographer I love her blues songs, and I love how she plays the guitar. One of my favorite songs from her griot album “(There Is Always One More Time).

“No matter what you've been through
As long as there is breath in you
There is always one more time…”

The words to the song speaks to me. I like the fact that Miss Gaye plays the guitar along with her singing. “The Griot album" was released in 2019. The tracklist shows 17 songs.

She has another album from 1999 titled “Bitter Sweet Blues.” The tracklist sheows 14 songs.

Miss Gaye has an album from 2008 title “Gay Without Shame.” Ithas 18 songs.
And she has one more from 2012 title “Blues In All Flavors”. It has 14 songs.

You might be wondering about her surname, Adegbalola . It was the name given to her by a Yoruba priest she met in 1968. The surname translates to “I am proclaiming my royalty,” and Miss Gaye uses the name to signify her pride in her black heritage.

You can learn more about Gaye Abdegbalola at adegbalola.com.

Blues Music]]>192blues,bluesguitarist,bluesmusic,gayeadegbalola,guitarist,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-captain-jack-watson-7-15-23-8-43-pm--56115799Music by: Pixabay.com/ Caffeine Creek Band
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Captain Jack Watson! He made an announcement that this is his 45th year of singing the blues. I don't know much about Captain Jack and did not hear about him from radio. I just happened to see him pop up in my feed on my Facebook page called “Blues Music”. Then I found Captain Jack on Spotify. He’s Da Captain. He has a single titled “Bridge Over Flooding Waters.” You can follow him on YouTube to see him perform and sing the song. Just look for Captain Jack Watson.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56115799Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:54:52 +0000Gail NoblesStory and Art by: Gail Nobles Music by: Pixabay.com/ Caffeine Creek Band Usage: Free https://pixabay.com/music/blues-blues-time-again-111388/ Captain Jack Watson! He made an announcement that this is his 45th year of singing the blues. I don't know...Music by: Pixabay.com/ Caffeine Creek Band
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Captain Jack Watson! He made an announcement that this is his 45th year of singing the blues. I don't know much about Captain Jack and did not hear about him from radio. I just happened to see him pop up in my feed on my Facebook page called “Blues Music”. Then I found Captain Jack on Spotify. He’s Da Captain. He has a single titled “Bridge Over Flooding Waters.” You can follow him on YouTube to see him perform and sing the song. Just look for Captain Jack Watson.

Blues Music]]>112blues,bluessingers,captainjackwatson,jackwatson,music,musiccommentary,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-nemeth-last-time-6-21-23-3-35-pm--54652090Photo credit: Scott Penner
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John Németh said in his lyrics this may be the last time we sing together.


John Németh is an electric blues and soul harmonicist, singer, and songwriter. And his music proves it. He has received five Blues Music Awards for Soul Blues Male Artist, Soul Blues Album, Traditional Blues Album of the year, Instrumentalist - Vocals and Instrumentalist - Harmonica.

I love his Song May Be the Last Time from his album May Be the Last Time. The album was recorded before his surgery according to John and he said hopefully- it won’t be his last time. Hopefully it won’t.

When you listen to the song “May Be The Last Time” it has a gospel blues style sound. John Németh has a great band and backup singers. They really sound soulful. The album “May Be The Last Time” was released in Sept. of 2022. Hopefully we’ll hear more from John Németh.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast & Blues. Don’t forget to check out John Németh’s album May Be the Last Time. ...

https://johnnemeth.com

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54652090Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:51:57 +0000Gail NoblesHarmonica: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/harmonica/ Photo credit: Scott Penner https://flic.kr/p/57nrVM Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 https://johnnemeth.com/ said in his lyrics this may be the last time we sing together. John Németh is an...Photo credit: Scott Penner
https://flic.kr/p/57nrVM
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John Németh said in his lyrics this may be the last time we sing together.


John Németh is an electric blues and soul harmonicist, singer, and songwriter. And his music proves it. He has received five Blues Music Awards for Soul Blues Male Artist, Soul Blues Album, Traditional Blues Album of the year, Instrumentalist - Vocals and Instrumentalist - Harmonica.

I love his Song May Be the Last Time from his album May Be the Last Time. The album was recorded before his surgery according to John and he said hopefully- it won’t be his last time. Hopefully it won’t.

When you listen to the song “May Be The Last Time” it has a gospel blues style sound. John Németh has a great band and backup singers. They really sound soulful. The album “May Be The Last Time” was released in Sept. of 2022. Hopefully we’ll hear more from John Németh.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast & Blues. Don’t forget to check out John Németh’s album May Be the Last Time. ...

https://johnnemeth.com

Blues Music]]>152blueeyedsoul,blues,electricblues,johnnemeth,music,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cassie-fox-plays-joe-simon-5-19-23-3-29-pm--53933837https://samplefocus.com/samples/classic-funk-chop-be-thankful
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Art by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Hi! I'm Gail Nobles from Podcast & Blues. I listen to Cassie CJ Fox from Soul of the Blues. If you haven't heard her show, you've got to listen. She plays Joe Simon, and it's like he said: Music in my bones, and I can't sit down. (Singing) You got to get on the floor & let the good times roll.” (singing)

So when you listen to radio personality Cassie CJ Fox, that's what you'll get. The best of Joe Simon. So if you like soul blues, Cassie has got it. You can hear Cassie from 3-6 PM on ourgenerationradio.com.

Actor: And you don't have to pay to hear Joe Simon. Just tune in to Cassie Fox.
(singing)




Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53933837Fri, 19 May 2023 19:58:31 +0000Gail NoblesClassic Funk Music: Samplefocus.com https://samplefocus.com/samples/classic-funk-chop-be-thankful Usage: Standard License Art by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Hi! I'm Gail Nobles from Podcast & Blues. I listen to...https://samplefocus.com/samples/classic-funk-chop-be-thankful
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Art by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Hi! I'm Gail Nobles from Podcast & Blues. I listen to Cassie CJ Fox from Soul of the Blues. If you haven't heard her show, you've got to listen. She plays Joe Simon, and it's like he said: Music in my bones, and I can't sit down. (Singing) You got to get on the floor & let the good times roll.” (singing)

So when you listen to radio personality Cassie CJ Fox, that's what you'll get. The best of Joe Simon. So if you like soul blues, Cassie has got it. You can hear Cassie from 3-6 PM on ourgenerationradio.com.

Actor: And you don't have to pay to hear Joe Simon. Just tune in to Cassie Fox.
(singing)




Blues Music]]>95blues,cassiefox,joesimon,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,radiohost,r&b,soul,soulblues,voicetalentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/albert-white-5-14-23-3-40-pm--53860453Music by: Gail Nobles
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Hi! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Albert White. A blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has released two albums in his own name, although his musical career started in the late 1950s, when he played in Piano Red's then ensemble, later known as Dr. Feelgood & the Interns.

Albert White was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His was a musical family, having Piano Red as an uncle. He began learning to play the guitar from an early age with Piano Red noting that, by the age of nine, White was playing self-made chords on a ukulele. Red then sent White to learn further from his own guitarist, Wesley Jackson. White progressed to the stage that he joined Piano Red's band as guitarist in the late 1950s, becoming bandleader of Dr. Feelgood & the Interns in early 1962.

Albert White also had his own ensemble named the Rockers. By 2000, White joined the Music Maker family, benefiting from financial assistance, new equipment and help in recording his 2007 album, Soul of the Blues. He has songs such as, Hold on to Your Hiney, A Rose for My Lady, Bring it on Home to Me, Soul of a Man, Stranded in St. Louis, and more. So check out Albert White’s album, Soul of the Blues. He’s an Atlanta blues artists and local legend.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53860453Sun, 14 May 2023 19:49:59 +0000Gail NoblesIntro song by: Gail Nobles Music by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Werner100359 - Own work Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 Hi! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to Podcast and Blues. Today’s...Music by: Gail Nobles
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Hi! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Albert White. A blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has released two albums in his own name, although his musical career started in the late 1950s, when he played in Piano Red's then ensemble, later known as Dr. Feelgood & the Interns.

Albert White was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His was a musical family, having Piano Red as an uncle. He began learning to play the guitar from an early age with Piano Red noting that, by the age of nine, White was playing self-made chords on a ukulele. Red then sent White to learn further from his own guitarist, Wesley Jackson. White progressed to the stage that he joined Piano Red's band as guitarist in the late 1950s, becoming bandleader of Dr. Feelgood & the Interns in early 1962.

Albert White also had his own ensemble named the Rockers. By 2000, White joined the Music Maker family, benefiting from financial assistance, new equipment and help in recording his 2007 album, Soul of the Blues. He has songs such as, Hold on to Your Hiney, A Rose for My Lady, Bring it on Home to Me, Soul of a Man, Stranded in St. Louis, and more. So check out Albert White’s album, Soul of the Blues. He’s an Atlanta blues artists and local legend.

Blues Music]]>162albertwhite,blues,blueslegends,electricblues,legends,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/willie-rosco-spats-4-15-23-2-50-pm--53546176Story by: Gail Nobles ©️ 2023
Computer Art by: Gail Nobles
All voices and Music by: Gail Nobles

Rosco: This is Rosco & Willie on Blues 57.

Willie: You mean Willie & Rosco. You see my name got to come first.

Rosco: Man, will you cut it out! Here is Carrie Mae singing “Life Is Short”.

Carrie Mae: Life Is Short and things are hard.

Rosco: You know it’s like the song said. Life is short and things are hard. We got to stick together Willie. We can’t be competing against each other.

Willie: I know that man. All I said was my name come first. WRBS

Rosco: We’ll, they know what I meant. They ain’t paying attention to all of that. They know it’s Willie & Rosco. No matter which way I said it, they know.

Willie: Okay! Whatever man. I got a hot date tonight, and the girl thinks you’re me.

Rosco: Yea, that’s because you’ve been lying. Telling all them girls you’re Rosco.

Willie: Man now, why would I lie.

Rosco: They need to learn the difference. I’m Rosco. The short & smart one.

Willie: Remember now. My name comes first, WRBS. Willie. Then Rosco. I’m the one that came up with this radio business.

Rosco: Then why aren’t you telling those girls that you’re Willie?

Willie: To be honest .. because you’re always stealin’ the girls.

Rosco: You know what? Forget it Willie. We can’t let nothing break us up. It’s lunch time. Let’s go down to the bar and have a drink.

So Willie & Rosco went down to the bar. They got into an argument about whose turn it was to pay for the drinks. This story will continue.

You're listening to Willie & Rosco. Story by Gail Nobles ©️ 2023.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53546176Sat, 15 Apr 2023 19:34:01 +0000Gail NoblesStory: Willie & Rosco Spats Story by: Gail Nobles ©️ 2023 Computer Art by: Gail Nobles All voices and Music by: Gail Nobles Rosco: This is Rosco & Willie on Blues 57. Willie: You mean Willie & Rosco. You see my name got to come first....Story by: Gail Nobles ©️ 2023
Computer Art by: Gail Nobles
All voices and Music by: Gail Nobles

Rosco: This is Rosco & Willie on Blues 57.

Willie: You mean Willie & Rosco. You see my name got to come first.

Rosco: Man, will you cut it out! Here is Carrie Mae singing “Life Is Short”.

Carrie Mae: Life Is Short and things are hard.

Rosco: You know it’s like the song said. Life is short and things are hard. We got to stick together Willie. We can’t be competing against each other.

Willie: I know that man. All I said was my name come first. WRBS

Rosco: We’ll, they know what I meant. They ain’t paying attention to all of that. They know it’s Willie & Rosco. No matter which way I said it, they know.

Willie: Okay! Whatever man. I got a hot date tonight, and the girl thinks you’re me.

Rosco: Yea, that’s because you’ve been lying. Telling all them girls you’re Rosco.

Willie: Man now, why would I lie.

Rosco: They need to learn the difference. I’m Rosco. The short & smart one.

Willie: Remember now. My name comes first, WRBS. Willie. Then Rosco. I’m the one that came up with this radio business.

Rosco: Then why aren’t you telling those girls that you’re Willie?

Willie: To be honest .. because you’re always stealin’ the girls.

Rosco: You know what? Forget it Willie. We can’t let nothing break us up. It’s lunch time. Let’s go down to the bar and have a drink.

So Willie & Rosco went down to the bar. They got into an argument about whose turn it was to pay for the drinks. This story will continue.

You're listening to Willie & Rosco. Story by Gail Nobles ©️ 2023.

Blues Music]]>180bluesstories,characters,entertainment,fiction,storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barbecue-bob-laughing-charly-it-won-t-be-long-now-9-xi-1927--53129843Barbecue Bob, Laughing Charley
Written-By – Lincoln, Hicks

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Publication date: 1926
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Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53129843Wed, 08 Mar 2023 02:59:51 +0000Gail NoblesIt Won't Be Long Now - (Part One)Vocals, Guitar – https://www.discogs.com/artist/521049-Barbecue-Bob, https://www.discogs.com/artist/2219312-Laughing-Charley Written-By – https://www.discogs.com/artist/661811-Charley-Lincoln,...Barbecue Bob, Laughing Charley
Written-By – Lincoln, Hicks

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Publication date: 1926
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Blues Music]]>2141920s,barbecuebob,blues,countryblues,entertainment,guitarist,laughingcharly,piedmontblues,storyofthebluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-man-stan-stan-mosley-3-723-3-45-pm--53127344Jingle: Soul Blues Stan
Jingle by: Gail Nobles
Music by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Pexels.com

Stan Mosley was born in Chicago, IL. He has performed over 46 years for crowds around the world. Stan Mosley is a legend in the music industry of soul according to his bio Mosley began singing in 1969.

According to Malaco, Shirley Brown took him on as a backup singer. In 1997, he came to Malaco to audition as a songwriter; instead, he found himself hired as a recording artist.
Today Stan Mosley has new music. His latest album release is titled “No Soul No Blues Stan Mosley”. It is great music, and the songs are sung by one of the best soul-blues singers which is Stan Mosley.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic: Soul Blues Man, Soul Blues Stan - Stan Mosley.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53127344Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:54:34 +0000Gail NoblesMale yelling: Sample Focus Jingle: Soul Blues Stan Jingle by: Gail Nobles Music by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Pexels.com Stan Mosley was born in Chicago, IL. He has performed over 46 years for crowds around the world. Stan Mosley is a legend in the...Jingle: Soul Blues Stan
Jingle by: Gail Nobles
Music by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Pexels.com

Stan Mosley was born in Chicago, IL. He has performed over 46 years for crowds around the world. Stan Mosley is a legend in the music industry of soul according to his bio Mosley began singing in 1969.

According to Malaco, Shirley Brown took him on as a backup singer. In 1997, he came to Malaco to audition as a songwriter; instead, he found himself hired as a recording artist.
Today Stan Mosley has new music. His latest album release is titled “No Soul No Blues Stan Mosley”. It is great music, and the songs are sung by one of the best soul-blues singers which is Stan Mosley.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic: Soul Blues Man, Soul Blues Stan - Stan Mosley.

Blues Music]]>117blues,legends,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,r&b,soul,stanmosley,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tower-of-power-2-20-23-3-47-pm--52794440Song by: Tower of Power

James Brown style ehh: Samplefocus.com
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

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Tower of Power R&B and funk based band and horn section, originating in Oakland, California, that has been performing since 1968.[1] There have been a number of lead vocalists, the best-known being Lenny Williams, who fronted the band between early 1973 and late 1974, the period of their greatest commercial success. They have had eight songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Their highest-charting songs include "You're Still a Young Man", "So Very Hard to Go", "What Is Hip?", and "Don't Change Horses (in the Middle of a Stream).

I love their single “Diggin on James Brown”. My favorite part of the lyrics is when they say:
Ya know the more things change,
The more they stay the same.
It may be a different age,
But I’m on the same page.
Cause one thing that I’ve found,
I’ll still be Diggin on James Brown.”

You can hear “Diggin on James Brown” by Tower of Power on Spotify. It’s a great song.
You’re listening to Podcast & Blues. That’s all for today.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52794440Mon, 20 Feb 2023 20:59:10 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Diggin on James Brown Song by: Tower of Power James Brown style ehh: Samplefocus.com Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:De-fexxx666&action=edit&redlink=1 - Own work Usage:...Song by: Tower of Power

James Brown style ehh: Samplefocus.com
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Photo credit: De-fexxx666 - Own work
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Tower of Power R&B and funk based band and horn section, originating in Oakland, California, that has been performing since 1968.[1] There have been a number of lead vocalists, the best-known being Lenny Williams, who fronted the band between early 1973 and late 1974, the period of their greatest commercial success. They have had eight songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Their highest-charting songs include "You're Still a Young Man", "So Very Hard to Go", "What Is Hip?", and "Don't Change Horses (in the Middle of a Stream).

I love their single “Diggin on James Brown”. My favorite part of the lyrics is when they say:
Ya know the more things change,
The more they stay the same.
It may be a different age,
But I’m on the same page.
Cause one thing that I’ve found,
I’ll still be Diggin on James Brown.”

You can hear “Diggin on James Brown” by Tower of Power on Spotify. It’s a great song.
You’re listening to Podcast & Blues. That’s all for today.

Blues Music]]>147funk,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,r&b,towerofpower,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-mccoy-georgia-pine-boy-1933--52760976Song by: Joe McCoy
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Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52760976Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:55:07 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Georgia Pine Boy, Look Who's Coming Down the Road Song by: Joe McCoy Downloaded from: Archive.org https://archive.org/details/GeorgaPineBoyLookWhosComingDownTheRoad1933 Usage: Public DomainSong by: Joe McCoy
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Blues Music]]>2101930s,blues,bluesguitarist,chicagoblues,joemccoy,kansasjoemccoy,memphisbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/johnny-rawls-2-8-23-3-01-pm--52674508Song by: Johnny Rawls
Photo credit: Bengt Nyman - https://www.flickr.com/photos/bnsd/17998323330/
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 2.0

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Vocals: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Johnny Rawls on Podcast and Blues. I’m Gail Nobles.

Johnny Rawls is a soul blues singer, guitarist, arranger, songwriter, and record producer. He was influenced by the deep soul and gospel music of the 1960’s as performed by James Carr and Z.Z. Hill.

To 2022, Rawls has realeased more than twenty albums under his name. He has been nominated many times for a Blues Music Award, and at the 40th Blues Music Award Ceremony, Rawls album, “I’m Still Around”, was named as the Soul Blues Album of the year.
Johnny Rawls has deep Mississippi Roots. He has an album title, “Going Back to Mississippi”. Rawls is singing songs such as Midnight Train, Reap What You Sew, Going Back To Mississippi, and If You Ever Get Lonely just to name a few.

I like his song, If You Ever Get Lonely. It’s a slow song. A good love song. A song with feeling. You can hear Johnny Rawls song on Spotify, If You Ever Get Lonely & much more from the Going Back To Mississippi album.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52674508Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:12:03 +0000Gail NoblesSong: If You Ever Get Lonely Song by: Johnny Rawls Photo credit: Bengt Nyman - https://www.flickr.com/photos/bnsd/17998323330/ Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Vocals: Gail Nobles Today’s topic is...Song by: Johnny Rawls
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Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 2.0

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Vocals: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Johnny Rawls on Podcast and Blues. I’m Gail Nobles.

Johnny Rawls is a soul blues singer, guitarist, arranger, songwriter, and record producer. He was influenced by the deep soul and gospel music of the 1960’s as performed by James Carr and Z.Z. Hill.

To 2022, Rawls has realeased more than twenty albums under his name. He has been nominated many times for a Blues Music Award, and at the 40th Blues Music Award Ceremony, Rawls album, “I’m Still Around”, was named as the Soul Blues Album of the year.
Johnny Rawls has deep Mississippi Roots. He has an album title, “Going Back to Mississippi”. Rawls is singing songs such as Midnight Train, Reap What You Sew, Going Back To Mississippi, and If You Ever Get Lonely just to name a few.

I like his song, If You Ever Get Lonely. It’s a slow song. A good love song. A song with feeling. You can hear Johnny Rawls song on Spotify, If You Ever Get Lonely & much more from the Going Back To Mississippi album.

Blues Music]]>125blues,guitarist,johnnyrawls,music,musicnews,musicommentary,soul,soulblues,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/benny-turner-christmas-cheer-12-23-22-3-50-pm--52270201Song by: Benny Turner
Photo credit: Sara Code-Kroll - Work for Hire - Artist Photos
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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Podcast Vocals by: Gail Nobles

Today I’m thinking of Benny Turner. Benny Turner is a blues musician. The younger brother of Freddie King and was the bass guitarist for the Freddie King Band. After many years as a sideman, Turner started his solo career.

Christmas is coming & Benny has a Christmas song titled, “I Want Some Christmas Cheer. The song is written by Benny Turner. It’s on Nola Blue Records. The song is online everywhere.

You can tell by the way Benny Turner sings & writes that he knows something about Christmas. “I Want Some Christmas Cheer” Throughout the song, while he tells a story, he keeps singing that line. Finally he’ll say, “ Well it’s Christmas. There goes my Christmas cheer.” Benny let’s you know that Christmas is not always the way we want it to be.
We’ll we can only try to be happy & play some good old Christmas songs like Benny Turner’s Christmas single, I Want Some Christmas Cheer.

I’m Gail Nobles and this is Podcast & Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52270201Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:59:01 +0000Gail NoblesSong: I Want Some Christmas Cheer Song by: Benny Turner Photo credit: Sara Code-Kroll - Work for Hire - Artist Photos Usage: Wikipedia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Podcast Vocals by: Gail Nobles Today I’m...Song by: Benny Turner
Photo credit: Sara Code-Kroll - Work for Hire - Artist Photos
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Podcast Vocals by: Gail Nobles

Today I’m thinking of Benny Turner. Benny Turner is a blues musician. The younger brother of Freddie King and was the bass guitarist for the Freddie King Band. After many years as a sideman, Turner started his solo career.

Christmas is coming & Benny has a Christmas song titled, “I Want Some Christmas Cheer. The song is written by Benny Turner. It’s on Nola Blue Records. The song is online everywhere.

You can tell by the way Benny Turner sings & writes that he knows something about Christmas. “I Want Some Christmas Cheer” Throughout the song, while he tells a story, he keeps singing that line. Finally he’ll say, “ Well it’s Christmas. There goes my Christmas cheer.” Benny let’s you know that Christmas is not always the way we want it to be.
We’ll we can only try to be happy & play some good old Christmas songs like Benny Turner’s Christmas single, I Want Some Christmas Cheer.

I’m Gail Nobles and this is Podcast & Blues.

Blues Music]]>119bennyturner,blues,music,musiccommentary,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mud-morganfield-who-loves-you-11-27-22-9-12-pm--52026224Song by: Mud Morganfield
Photo credit: Mud Morganfield
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Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Mud Morganfield is a Blues Singer - Son of Muddy Waters. He has a single out titled “Who Loves You”. You can hear his daughter Shunda singing with him. They do a great job singing together.

If you love the best blues music, you’ll want to hear Mud Morganfield. He knows what to sing. He sings the kind of blues you’ll want to hear.

Now, just because he’s the son of Muddy Waters, doesn’t mean he’s not singing his own songs. This is Mud Morganfield the son, and he’s talented like his father.

Check out his song “ Who Loves You” on YouTube & Spotify. To learn more about Morgan go to mudmorganfieldblues.com. See the latest news, his gigs, music, and more.

I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Mud Morganfield on Today’s Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52026224Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:22:14 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Who Loves You Song by: Mud Morganfield Photo credit: Mud Morganfield Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0 Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Mud Morganfield is a Blues Singer - Son of Muddy Waters. He has a single out...Song by: Mud Morganfield
Photo credit: Mud Morganfield
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Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Mud Morganfield is a Blues Singer - Son of Muddy Waters. He has a single out titled “Who Loves You”. You can hear his daughter Shunda singing with him. They do a great job singing together.

If you love the best blues music, you’ll want to hear Mud Morganfield. He knows what to sing. He sings the kind of blues you’ll want to hear.

Now, just because he’s the son of Muddy Waters, doesn’t mean he’s not singing his own songs. This is Mud Morganfield the son, and he’s talented like his father.

Check out his song “ Who Loves You” on YouTube & Spotify. To learn more about Morgan go to mudmorganfieldblues.com. See the latest news, his gigs, music, and more.

I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Mud Morganfield on Today’s Blues.

Blues Music]]>121blues,mudmorganfield,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/albert-king-as-the-years-go-passing-by-11-10-22-4-05-pm--51857407Song by: Albert King
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Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Guitarist: Gail Nobles

Albert King played a Gibson Flying V guitar. Lucy is the name given to the Gibson Flying V and a series of copies owned by guitarist Albert King.

Albert King could really play the guitar. I couldn’t copy the way he played. I’m not a guitarist. So I had to find my own way. It’s fun trying to play the guitar. I just put my own thing into it. Albert King had done the same thing when he heard other guitarist. When he couldn’t play exactly the way the other guitarist he heard, he would mix things altogether and do his own thing. But I’m no ways like Albert King. I just hit a few strings. I don’t play the guitar.

King signed with the Stax record label. Produced by Al Jackson Jr., King with Booker J. & the MGs recorded dozens of influential sides, such as “crosscut saw” and “ As the Years Go Passing By. In 1967, Stax released the album, Born Under a Bad Sign, a collection of the singles King recorded at Stax. The title track of that album ( written by Booker T. Jones and William Bell) became King’s best-known song and has been covered by several artists.

You’re Listening to Podcast & Blues. Today’s Topic is Albert King - As The Years Go Passing By.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51857407Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:34:57 +0000Gail NoblesSong: As the Years Go Passing By Song by: Albert King Photo credit: Jos. Pashka Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Guitarist: Gail Nobles Albert King played a Gibson Flying V guitar. Lucy is the name given to the...Song by: Albert King
Photo credit: Jos. Pashka
Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Guitarist: Gail Nobles

Albert King played a Gibson Flying V guitar. Lucy is the name given to the Gibson Flying V and a series of copies owned by guitarist Albert King.

Albert King could really play the guitar. I couldn’t copy the way he played. I’m not a guitarist. So I had to find my own way. It’s fun trying to play the guitar. I just put my own thing into it. Albert King had done the same thing when he heard other guitarist. When he couldn’t play exactly the way the other guitarist he heard, he would mix things altogether and do his own thing. But I’m no ways like Albert King. I just hit a few strings. I don’t play the guitar.

King signed with the Stax record label. Produced by Al Jackson Jr., King with Booker J. & the MGs recorded dozens of influential sides, such as “crosscut saw” and “ As the Years Go Passing By. In 1967, Stax released the album, Born Under a Bad Sign, a collection of the singles King recorded at Stax. The title track of that album ( written by Booker T. Jones and William Bell) became King’s best-known song and has been covered by several artists.

You’re Listening to Podcast & Blues. Today’s Topic is Albert King - As The Years Go Passing By.

Blues Music]]>182albertking,blues,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,rhythm&blues,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/irma-thomas-anyone-who-knows-what-love-is-11-5-22-12-49-pm--51797616Song by: Irma Thomas

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Podcast Vocals: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic: Irma Thomas on Podcast & Blues.

Irma Thomas is a singer from New Orleans. She is known as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans”.

Thomas is a contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta James, but never experienced their level of commercial success.[2] In 2007, she won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album for After the Rain, her first Grammy in a career spanning over 50 years.

I love Irma’s song “ Anyone Who Knows What Love is (Will Understand). " It is a 1964 R&B song written by Jeannie Seely and Randy Newman. The song is about a woman who stays in a relationship with a man despite his bad behavior. while "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)" peaked at number 52 in the Billboard Top 100 chart.

Irma Thomas is 81 years of age. According to New York Times, she began singing professionally in her teens, while already raising four children and by the mid-1960s, her career was taking off.

I’m GN, and you’re listening to Podcast & Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51797616Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:02:50 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Anyone Who knows What Love Is (Will Understand) Song by: Irma Thomas Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Podcast Vocals: Gail Nobles Today’s topic: Irma Thomas on Podcast & Blues. Irma Thomas is a singer from New Orleans. She is known as the...Song by: Irma Thomas

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Podcast Vocals: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic: Irma Thomas on Podcast & Blues.

Irma Thomas is a singer from New Orleans. She is known as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans”.

Thomas is a contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta James, but never experienced their level of commercial success.[2] In 2007, she won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album for After the Rain, her first Grammy in a career spanning over 50 years.

I love Irma’s song “ Anyone Who Knows What Love is (Will Understand). " It is a 1964 R&B song written by Jeannie Seely and Randy Newman. The song is about a woman who stays in a relationship with a man despite his bad behavior. while "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)" peaked at number 52 in the Billboard Top 100 chart.

Irma Thomas is 81 years of age. According to New York Times, she began singing professionally in her teens, while already raising four children and by the mid-1960s, her career was taking off.

I’m GN, and you’re listening to Podcast & Blues.

Blues Music]]>162blues,irmathomas,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,neworleansr&b,pop,soulblues,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-louis-walker-10-25-22-5-56-pm--51688040Song by: Joe Louis Walker
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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Joe Louis Walker on Today’s Blues.

Joe Louis Walker is known as an electric blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. His knowledge of blues history is revealed by his use of older material and playing styles.

NPR Music described him as “Powerful soul-stirring, fierce and gritty … a legendary bounding-pushing icon of modern blues.

Joe has a new single out titled “ Weight of the World”.

His lyrics say: can’t move with the weight of the world
Sitting on my shoulders
Out here at the edge of the world
It’s starting to curl
We’ve upset the big shareholder

Walkers lyrics describes the situation of the world perfectly. Be sure to check out Joe Louis Walker’s new single, Weight of the World.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Today’s Blues on Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51688040Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:07:40 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Weight of the World Song by: Joe Louis Walker Photo credit: Bengt Nyman - originally posted to Flickr as IMG_2662 Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 2.0 Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Joe Louis Walker on Today’s Blues. Joe...Song by: Joe Louis Walker
Photo credit: Bengt Nyman - originally posted to Flickr as IMG_2662
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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Joe Louis Walker on Today’s Blues.

Joe Louis Walker is known as an electric blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. His knowledge of blues history is revealed by his use of older material and playing styles.

NPR Music described him as “Powerful soul-stirring, fierce and gritty … a legendary bounding-pushing icon of modern blues.

Joe has a new single out titled “ Weight of the World”.

His lyrics say: can’t move with the weight of the world
Sitting on my shoulders
Out here at the edge of the world
It’s starting to curl
We’ve upset the big shareholder

Walkers lyrics describes the situation of the world perfectly. Be sure to check out Joe Louis Walker’s new single, Weight of the World.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Today’s Blues on Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>93blues,electricblues,guitarist,joelouiswalker,music,musiccommentary,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ra-shad-the-blues-kid-10-6-22-11-26-pm--51489648Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
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Today’s topic is Ra’Shad the Blues Kid. He said he’s feeling alright. I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to today’s blues.

Ra’Shad the Blues kid is a modern-day Bluesman. He has a new release titled “Feel Alright“. When you hear Rashad sing about how he’s feeling alright, it can get you in the mood of feeling alright. When he sings about getting up, it can make you want to get up & start the day and feel alright. Ra’Shad has a girl & he feels like he’s on top of the world. The Bluesman is a great guitarist. His music can put you in the mood to dance.

Be sure to check out Ra’Shad’s music on Spotify plus his new single, Feeling Alright.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51489648Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:52:26 +0000Gail NoblesMusic intro: Gail Nobles Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Pexels.com Today’s topic is Ra’Shad the Blues Kid. He said he’s feeling alright. I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to today’s blues. Ra’Shad the Blues kid...Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
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Today’s topic is Ra’Shad the Blues Kid. He said he’s feeling alright. I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to today’s blues.

Ra’Shad the Blues kid is a modern-day Bluesman. He has a new release titled “Feel Alright“. When you hear Rashad sing about how he’s feeling alright, it can get you in the mood of feeling alright. When he sings about getting up, it can make you want to get up & start the day and feel alright. Ra’Shad has a girl & he feels like he’s on top of the world. The Bluesman is a great guitarist. His music can put you in the mood to dance.

Be sure to check out Ra’Shad’s music on Spotify plus his new single, Feeling Alright.

Blues Music]]>87blues,modernblues,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,rashadtheblueskidfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blind-willie-mctell-gospel-blues-10-1-22-6-23-pm--51439799Song By: Blind Willie McTell

Podcast vocal: Gail Nobles
Guitarist: Gail Nobles

Hi! I’m Gail Nobles, and today’s topic is Gospel Blues. What is gospel blues? Gospel Blues is a form of blues-based gospel music that has been around since the inception of blues music. It combines evangelistic lyrics with blues instrumentation, often blues guitar accompaniment.

An example of Gospel Blues music is Blind Willie McTell. He would say, I’m gonna cross the River of Jordan.

Lord I’ve got cross that for myself
Says, nobody here can cross that for me
Lord I’ve got to cross that for myself

I’m not a guitarist. My way off playing is not like McTell’s but the tune of the song went that way. Blind Willie McTell was a Piedmont Blues and Ragtime singer and guitarist. He played with a fluid, syncopated fingerstyle guitar technique. He was also an adept slide guitarist, unusual among ragtime bluesmen. His vocal style, a smooth and often laid-back tenor. McTell performed in various musical styles including religious music. He played what we call Gospel Blues. He left us a fine collection of gospel blues songs like “I’ve Got To Cross the River of Jordan.

I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51439799Sat, 01 Oct 2022 22:31:59 +0000Gail NoblesSong: I’ve Got To Cross The River Jordan Song By: Blind Willie McTell Podcast vocal: Gail Nobles Guitarist: Gail Nobles Hi! I’m Gail Nobles, and today’s topic is Gospel Blues. What is gospel blues? Gospel Blues is a form of blues-based gospel...Song By: Blind Willie McTell

Podcast vocal: Gail Nobles
Guitarist: Gail Nobles

Hi! I’m Gail Nobles, and today’s topic is Gospel Blues. What is gospel blues? Gospel Blues is a form of blues-based gospel music that has been around since the inception of blues music. It combines evangelistic lyrics with blues instrumentation, often blues guitar accompaniment.

An example of Gospel Blues music is Blind Willie McTell. He would say, I’m gonna cross the River of Jordan.

Lord I’ve got cross that for myself
Says, nobody here can cross that for me
Lord I’ve got to cross that for myself

I’m not a guitarist. My way off playing is not like McTell’s but the tune of the song went that way. Blind Willie McTell was a Piedmont Blues and Ragtime singer and guitarist. He played with a fluid, syncopated fingerstyle guitar technique. He was also an adept slide guitarist, unusual among ragtime bluesmen. His vocal style, a smooth and often laid-back tenor. McTell performed in various musical styles including religious music. He played what we call Gospel Blues. He left us a fine collection of gospel blues songs like “I’ve Got To Cross the River of Jordan.

I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>157blindwilliemctell,blues,countryblues,deltablues,gospelblues,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,piedmontbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toronzo-cannon-9-26-22-4-44-pm--51390140Jingle: What’s Inside Today’s Blues
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WHAT’S INSIDE TODAY’S BLUES

What are the top albums, singers, and blues singers today? Well, we have blues singers today like Toronzo Cannon. Bluesman Toronzo Cannon and his band The Chicago Way will perform live at Mojo’s Boneyard in Evansville on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.

Toronzo Cannon, an electric blues guitarist. He’s a vocalist and songwriter. He grew up on the South side of Chicago near the Robert Taylor Homes and Theresa’s Lounge where he heard blues artists including Buddy Guy and Junior Wells.

Cannon has performed at the Chicago Blues Festival nine times. He headlined in 2015.

The Chicago Tribune said, "Chicago-based Toronzo Cannon, who performed for the first time as a festival headliner, made the most of this opportunity to win over a new audience. His extroverted guitar style sounded especially compelling when he closely engaged with keyboardist Ronnie Hicks' sturdy chord changes. Cannon also has a forceful singing voice, whether narrating an original murder ballad or on his upbeat "Sweet Sweet Sweet."

I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to an audio blues magazine. What’s Inside Today’s Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51390140Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:06:29 +0000Gail NoblesJingle by: Gail Nobles © 2022 Jingle: What’s Inside Today’s Blues Photo credit: Chris Monaghan - Own work Usage: CC BY-SA 4.0 WHAT’S INSIDE TODAY’S BLUES What are the top albums, singers, and blues singers today? Well, we have blues singers...Jingle: What’s Inside Today’s Blues
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WHAT’S INSIDE TODAY’S BLUES

What are the top albums, singers, and blues singers today? Well, we have blues singers today like Toronzo Cannon. Bluesman Toronzo Cannon and his band The Chicago Way will perform live at Mojo’s Boneyard in Evansville on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.

Toronzo Cannon, an electric blues guitarist. He’s a vocalist and songwriter. He grew up on the South side of Chicago near the Robert Taylor Homes and Theresa’s Lounge where he heard blues artists including Buddy Guy and Junior Wells.

Cannon has performed at the Chicago Blues Festival nine times. He headlined in 2015.

The Chicago Tribune said, "Chicago-based Toronzo Cannon, who performed for the first time as a festival headliner, made the most of this opportunity to win over a new audience. His extroverted guitar style sounded especially compelling when he closely engaged with keyboardist Ronnie Hicks' sturdy chord changes. Cannon also has a forceful singing voice, whether narrating an original murder ballad or on his upbeat "Sweet Sweet Sweet."

I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to an audio blues magazine. What’s Inside Today’s Blues.

Blues Music]]>150blues,entertainment,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,r&b,toronzocannonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shaun-murphy-be-good-to-yourself-9-19-22-3-27-pm--51312762Song by: Shaun Murphy

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Shaun Murphy on Podcast and Blues - Be Good to Yourself.

Shaun Murphy is a blues and R&B singer songwriter, best known for her powerhouse singing style. Sometimes credited as Stoney, her recording career started in 1971 with Motown Records.

Murphy’s career in vocals has been both as band lead singer and session singer. She has sung, toured, and recorded with such acts as the Moody Blues, Bob Seger, Herbie Hancock, Phil Collins, and more.

I love to hear her sing the song, Be Good To yourself. I love the way the band plays. The song was also performed by Frankie Miller. It was first released by Andy Fraser in 1975.

To hear Shaun Murphy’s version, go to Spotify and YouTube. I’m Gail Nobles, and You’re listening to Podcast & Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51312762Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:36:12 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Be Good To Yourself Song by: Shaun Murphy Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Today’s topic is Shaun Murphy on Podcast and Blues - Be Good to Yourself. Shaun Murphy is a blues and R&B singer songwriter, best known...Song by: Shaun Murphy

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Shaun Murphy on Podcast and Blues - Be Good to Yourself.

Shaun Murphy is a blues and R&B singer songwriter, best known for her powerhouse singing style. Sometimes credited as Stoney, her recording career started in 1971 with Motown Records.

Murphy’s career in vocals has been both as band lead singer and session singer. She has sung, toured, and recorded with such acts as the Moody Blues, Bob Seger, Herbie Hancock, Phil Collins, and more.

I love to hear her sing the song, Be Good To yourself. I love the way the band plays. The song was also performed by Frankie Miller. It was first released by Andy Fraser in 1975.

To hear Shaun Murphy’s version, go to Spotify and YouTube. I’m Gail Nobles, and You’re listening to Podcast & Blues.

Blues Music]]>118blues,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,r&b,shaunmurphy,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joanne-shaw-taylor-9-11-22-2-25-pm--51220926Song By: Joanne Shaw Taylor
Song Written by: Joanne Shaw Taylor

Podcast music intro by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles

According to Blues Magazine, Joanne Shaw Taylor has a new album titled, “Nobody’s Fool”. She has a new single titled, “Just No Getting Over You”.

Hi, I’m Gail Nobles & You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Joanne Shaw Taylor. Joanne is an English singer and guitarist. She was discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics at the age of 16.

Taylor's albums via Ruf Records, White Sugar (2009) and Diamonds in the Dirt (2010), peaked at No. 8 in the US on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. Her No. 1 album, The Blues Album (2021), was released via Joe Bonamassa's Keeping the Blues Alive Records.

In 2010, Taylor won Best Female Vocalist at the British Blues Awards. She won the same award at the 2011 British Blues Awards, and the Songwriter of the Year award for "Same as It Never Was", from Diamonds in the Dirt.

Now Taylor has a new album titled Nobody’s Fool. The first single from the album is Just No Getting Over You ( Dream Cruise). So check it out today.

You can hear Joanne Shaw Taylor’s new music on YouTube and Spotify. Taylor’s original songs and music. I’m going to leave you now with the intro for today’s topic, Joanne Shaw Taylor.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51220926Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:48:43 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Just No Getting Over You (Dream Cruise) Song By: Joanne Shaw Taylor Song Written by: Joanne Shaw Taylor Podcast music intro by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles According to Blues Magazine, Joanne Shaw Taylor has a new album titled,...Song By: Joanne Shaw Taylor
Song Written by: Joanne Shaw Taylor

Podcast music intro by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles

According to Blues Magazine, Joanne Shaw Taylor has a new album titled, “Nobody’s Fool”. She has a new single titled, “Just No Getting Over You”.

Hi, I’m Gail Nobles & You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Joanne Shaw Taylor. Joanne is an English singer and guitarist. She was discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics at the age of 16.

Taylor's albums via Ruf Records, White Sugar (2009) and Diamonds in the Dirt (2010), peaked at No. 8 in the US on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. Her No. 1 album, The Blues Album (2021), was released via Joe Bonamassa's Keeping the Blues Alive Records.

In 2010, Taylor won Best Female Vocalist at the British Blues Awards. She won the same award at the 2011 British Blues Awards, and the Songwriter of the Year award for "Same as It Never Was", from Diamonds in the Dirt.

Now Taylor has a new album titled Nobody’s Fool. The first single from the album is Just No Getting Over You ( Dream Cruise). So check it out today.

You can hear Joanne Shaw Taylor’s new music on YouTube and Spotify. Taylor’s original songs and music. I’m going to leave you now with the intro for today’s topic, Joanne Shaw Taylor.

Blues Music]]>173blues,bluesguitarist,bluesrock,femaleguitarist,femalerockbluessingers,femalesingers,guitarist,guitarists,joanneshawtaylor,joannetaylor,music,musiccommentary,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billy-jones-delta-blues-outlaws-8-30-22-4-19-pm--51083911https://unsplash.com/photos/wQHJ45SKCns

Song: Love Nobody Else
Song by: Billy Jones - And the Delta Outlaws

Podcast opening by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Podcast Vocals: Gail Nobles

Today’s Topic: Billy Jones - And the Delta Blues Outlaws

(Singing)

Billy Jones is a songwriter guitar/ vocal entertainer according to his profile. Billy Jones Bluez - Traveler of the blues highway.

I love his song, “Love Nobody Else”. I love the way he plays the guitar. Billy has great riffs, and I love his singing talent. He’s a show stopping musical man. A soul blues man.

You can hear Billy Jones - And the Delta Blues Outlaws on Spotify, and see them performing on YouTube.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51083911Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:50:11 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto credit: Hennie Stander from Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/wQHJ45SKCns Song: Love Nobody Else Song by: Billy Jones - And the Delta Outlaws Podcast opening by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Podcast Vocals: Gail Nobles...https://unsplash.com/photos/wQHJ45SKCns

Song: Love Nobody Else
Song by: Billy Jones - And the Delta Outlaws

Podcast opening by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Podcast Vocals: Gail Nobles

Today’s Topic: Billy Jones - And the Delta Blues Outlaws

(Singing)

Billy Jones is a songwriter guitar/ vocal entertainer according to his profile. Billy Jones Bluez - Traveler of the blues highway.

I love his song, “Love Nobody Else”. I love the way he plays the guitar. Billy has great riffs, and I love his singing talent. He’s a show stopping musical man. A soul blues man.

You can hear Billy Jones - And the Delta Blues Outlaws on Spotify, and see them performing on YouTube.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>130billyjones,billyjones&deltabluesoutlaws,blues,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,soulblues,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keb-mo-8-10-22-5-04-pm--50879151Usage: free
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Good evening ladies and gentlemen. We still have blues artists with us today playing that old guy blues. That old Cheatin and lying blues. That old down home blues.

Today’s topic is Keb’ Mo’. Kevin Roosevelt Moore. He’s a blues musician and five - time Grammy Award winner. He is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter, living in Nashville, Tennessee. His Genres are Delta Blues, Country Blues, and Americana.

An example of one of his songs go like this: “I ain’t got no woman, but I don’t feel sad.” And he’s playing the guitar. The name of Keb Mo’s song is titled, Dirty Low Down and Bad.

It is said that Keb Mo has been a star for decades, but achieved little recognition until he was in his forties. Today he’s in his 70’s. He has an album out called “Good to Be”.

So if you’re wondering if there are any blues artists today, check out Keb Mo. He sings the kind of blues you’re looking for.

You’re listening to Podcast & Blues. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Tune in again next time for more blues music news.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50879151Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:13:22 +0000Gail NoblesMusic: Samplefocus.com Usage: free Photo credit: Steve Proctor - Own work Usage: CC BY-SA 4.0 Good evening ladies and gentlemen. We still have blues artists with us today playing that old guy blues. That old Cheatin and lying blues. That old...Usage: free
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Good evening ladies and gentlemen. We still have blues artists with us today playing that old guy blues. That old Cheatin and lying blues. That old down home blues.

Today’s topic is Keb’ Mo’. Kevin Roosevelt Moore. He’s a blues musician and five - time Grammy Award winner. He is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter, living in Nashville, Tennessee. His Genres are Delta Blues, Country Blues, and Americana.

An example of one of his songs go like this: “I ain’t got no woman, but I don’t feel sad.” And he’s playing the guitar. The name of Keb Mo’s song is titled, Dirty Low Down and Bad.

It is said that Keb Mo has been a star for decades, but achieved little recognition until he was in his forties. Today he’s in his 70’s. He has an album out called “Good to Be”.

So if you’re wondering if there are any blues artists today, check out Keb Mo. He sings the kind of blues you’re looking for.

You’re listening to Podcast & Blues. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Tune in again next time for more blues music news.

Blues Music]]>150blues,deltablues,guitarist,kebmo,music,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jr-blu-6-16-22-9-05-pm--50232955
JR Blue!
Singing about the good old days. How everybody gets together to have those Summertime cookouts. Remembering the old time religion. Wishing he could go back - throw back.

JR Blue!
Singer, Songwriter, and record producer. According to his artist’s bio, he has helped to shape the sound called NEW OLD SCHOOL. He’s often compared to some of the greats, like Smokey Robinson. JR Blue is that rare instance of a rhythm and blues yet soul talent sharpening over time.

One of the songs that caught my ear from him is titled Throw Back. JR is wishing he could go back - throw back to a simpler day. To a simpler time. I wish that too. It’s a song that certainly made me think back while JR was singing, remembering, and wishing.

You can hear Throw Back and other songs by JR Blu on Spotify. You can also hear Throw Back from the Boogie Report on Twitter. Look for The Boogie Report. Taking Soul Music to the world. Followed by Cassie J. Fox, Candi Staton,Roy Roberts, The Soul Survivors Magazine, Snatch Nelson, and Walter Dubiel.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues ….

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50232955Fri, 17 Jun 2022 01:34:38 +0000Gail NoblesKeyboardist: Gail Nobles JR Blue! Singing about the good old days. How everybody gets together to have those Summertime cookouts. Remembering the old time religion. Wishing he could go back - throw back. JR Blue! Singer, Songwriter, and record...
JR Blue!
Singing about the good old days. How everybody gets together to have those Summertime cookouts. Remembering the old time religion. Wishing he could go back - throw back.

JR Blue!
Singer, Songwriter, and record producer. According to his artist’s bio, he has helped to shape the sound called NEW OLD SCHOOL. He’s often compared to some of the greats, like Smokey Robinson. JR Blue is that rare instance of a rhythm and blues yet soul talent sharpening over time.

One of the songs that caught my ear from him is titled Throw Back. JR is wishing he could go back - throw back to a simpler day. To a simpler time. I wish that too. It’s a song that certainly made me think back while JR was singing, remembering, and wishing.

You can hear Throw Back and other songs by JR Blu on Spotify. You can also hear Throw Back from the Boogie Report on Twitter. Look for The Boogie Report. Taking Soul Music to the world. Followed by Cassie J. Fox, Candi Staton,Roy Roberts, The Soul Survivors Magazine, Snatch Nelson, and Walter Dubiel.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues ….

Blues Music]]>181blues,jrblu,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,rhythm&blues,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keisa-brown-they-remind-me-of-you-5-23-22-3-16-pm--49911702Song by: Keisa Brown

Intro by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Cover design by: Gail Nobles

Keisa Brown was in the blues house. She said she never thought she’d miss him so. She said every time she met somebody, saw somebody, greeted somebody, (sing) they remind me of you.

They Remind Me of you. Keisa Brown. That’s today’s topic.

You might remember Keisa Brown by her song, Some Bridges Need Burning. (Sing) She was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1947. As a young girl, she and her family moved to Chicago, where she got her start singing in school and church choirs according to Malaco Records. She had a powerful voice and it caught the ear of a music producer at a talent show. After that, she relocated to Los Angeles to further her career.

Keisa Brown sang backing vocals for singers like Tina Turner and Patti Labelle just to name a few. In 1999, Brown joined the Malaco Records roster where she collaborated with Fredrick Knight on The Keisa Brown Collection.

Brown has several songs on her collection album that I like.
Let’s Take the Long Way Home
Walking or Crawling
I Betcha Didn’t Know That
Some Bridges Need Burning
And They Remind Me of You

(Sing)

That sounds like somebody that’s in the blues house if every time you see somebody they remind you of somebody. The blues can make you sing. Keisa Brown was a great singer. She left us in 2006 at age 59.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49911702Mon, 23 May 2022 19:30:07 +0000Gail NoblesSong: They Remind Me Of You Song by: Keisa Brown Intro by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Cover design by: Gail Nobles Keisa Brown was in the blues house. She said she never thought she’d miss him so. She said every time she met...Song by: Keisa Brown

Intro by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Cover design by: Gail Nobles

Keisa Brown was in the blues house. She said she never thought she’d miss him so. She said every time she met somebody, saw somebody, greeted somebody, (sing) they remind me of you.

They Remind Me of you. Keisa Brown. That’s today’s topic.

You might remember Keisa Brown by her song, Some Bridges Need Burning. (Sing) She was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1947. As a young girl, she and her family moved to Chicago, where she got her start singing in school and church choirs according to Malaco Records. She had a powerful voice and it caught the ear of a music producer at a talent show. After that, she relocated to Los Angeles to further her career.

Keisa Brown sang backing vocals for singers like Tina Turner and Patti Labelle just to name a few. In 1999, Brown joined the Malaco Records roster where she collaborated with Fredrick Knight on The Keisa Brown Collection.

Brown has several songs on her collection album that I like.
Let’s Take the Long Way Home
Walking or Crawling
I Betcha Didn’t Know That
Some Bridges Need Burning
And They Remind Me of You

(Sing)

That sounds like somebody that’s in the blues house if every time you see somebody they remind you of somebody. The blues can make you sing. Keisa Brown was a great singer. She left us in 2006 at age 59.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>156blues,keisabrown,malaco,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,r&b,soul,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-sipp-too-much-water-5-22-22-2-59-pm--49896492Song by: Mr. Sipp

Intro by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Cover design by: Gail Nobles

Today’s Topic: Mr. Sipp and his song, “Too Much Water”

Castro Coleman aka Mr. Sipp. The Mississippi Blues Child. He’s a blues and gospel singer. Also a musician, songwriter, and guitarist. Mr. Sipp was the 2014 International Blues Challenge winner. His name Mr. Sipp is short for Mississippi. That’s where he’s from carrying on the legacies like Muddy Waters, BB King, and Howlin’ Wolf. They were also from Mississippi.

Mr. Sipp’s song “Too Much Water” is about him moving on and no more fussing and fighting with his woman. She wants to give their relationship another shot, but he thinks they are better off if they were just friends, and he couldn’t get over what she did. Too much water under the bridge.

The song “Too Much Water” comes from Mr. Sipps 2015 album. The Mississippi Blues Child. The Mississippi Blues Child is himself. Mr. Sipp is a great blues man with a passion of playing the guitar along with his friend Dexter Allen.

Mr. Sipp believes that Blues and gospel are like cousins; that they are similar. His friend Dexter Allen explains that in the gospel you’re speaking about a deliverer, and in the blues you just want to be delivered.

Dexter and Sipp both have gospel backgrounds. It’s not hard to feel what Mr. Sipp is singing about when he sings , “Too Much Water”. That’s what we want and need in music. You can feel the sound of what is being played.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues?

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49896492Sun, 22 May 2022 20:11:21 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Too Much Water Song by: Mr. Sipp Intro by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Cover design by: Gail Nobles Today’s Topic: Mr. Sipp and his song, “Too Much Water” Castro Coleman aka Mr. Sipp. The Mississippi Blues Child. He’s a...Song by: Mr. Sipp

Intro by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Cover design by: Gail Nobles

Today’s Topic: Mr. Sipp and his song, “Too Much Water”

Castro Coleman aka Mr. Sipp. The Mississippi Blues Child. He’s a blues and gospel singer. Also a musician, songwriter, and guitarist. Mr. Sipp was the 2014 International Blues Challenge winner. His name Mr. Sipp is short for Mississippi. That’s where he’s from carrying on the legacies like Muddy Waters, BB King, and Howlin’ Wolf. They were also from Mississippi.

Mr. Sipp’s song “Too Much Water” is about him moving on and no more fussing and fighting with his woman. She wants to give their relationship another shot, but he thinks they are better off if they were just friends, and he couldn’t get over what she did. Too much water under the bridge.

The song “Too Much Water” comes from Mr. Sipps 2015 album. The Mississippi Blues Child. The Mississippi Blues Child is himself. Mr. Sipp is a great blues man with a passion of playing the guitar along with his friend Dexter Allen.

Mr. Sipp believes that Blues and gospel are like cousins; that they are similar. His friend Dexter Allen explains that in the gospel you’re speaking about a deliverer, and in the blues you just want to be delivered.

Dexter and Sipp both have gospel backgrounds. It’s not hard to feel what Mr. Sipp is singing about when he sings , “Too Much Water”. That’s what we want and need in music. You can feel the sound of what is being played.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues?

Blues Music]]>177blues,mr.sipp,music,musiccommentary,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-b-b-coleman-cocaine-annie-5-19-22-5-56-pm--49867283Song by: Gary B.B. Coleman

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Cocaine Annie by GaryB.B. Coleman (Singing)

And that’s what Gary B. B. Coleman’s story was about. It went something like that. Cocaine Annie is the final studio album by Coleman. He issued Cocaine Annie on his own imprint called Boole Boo. The album was re-released in 1994 by Icehouse Records. The album includes two covers by Albert King, “Personal Manager” and “Answer to the Laundromat Blues”.

Coleman was born in Paris, Texas. He was working alongside Freddie King by the age of 15. He later supported Lightning’ Hopkins in concert and went on to form his own group.In 1985, he created his own independent record label, Mr. B’s Records, and issued a single, “ One Eyed Woman”, and his debut album, Nothing but the Blues, the following year. The album proved to be popular.

Coleman wrote material for others and sometimes played guitar and keyboards on their records.

Coleman’s song, Cocaine Annie is a song that keeps you listening. It’s telling you - you have got to beware of someone like Cocaine Annie or you’ll have nothing. Someone like Cocaine Annie is nothing but trouble.

You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Gary B.B. Coleman - Cocaine Annie. I hope you have enjoyed it, and thank you for listening.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49867283Thu, 19 May 2022 22:46:50 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Cocaine Annie Song by: Gary B.B. Coleman Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Today’s topic is Cocaine Annie by GaryB.B. Coleman (Singing) And that’s what Gary B. B. Coleman’s story was about. It went something like...Song by: Gary B.B. Coleman

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Cocaine Annie by GaryB.B. Coleman (Singing)

And that’s what Gary B. B. Coleman’s story was about. It went something like that. Cocaine Annie is the final studio album by Coleman. He issued Cocaine Annie on his own imprint called Boole Boo. The album was re-released in 1994 by Icehouse Records. The album includes two covers by Albert King, “Personal Manager” and “Answer to the Laundromat Blues”.

Coleman was born in Paris, Texas. He was working alongside Freddie King by the age of 15. He later supported Lightning’ Hopkins in concert and went on to form his own group.In 1985, he created his own independent record label, Mr. B’s Records, and issued a single, “ One Eyed Woman”, and his debut album, Nothing but the Blues, the following year. The album proved to be popular.

Coleman wrote material for others and sometimes played guitar and keyboards on their records.

Coleman’s song, Cocaine Annie is a song that keeps you listening. It’s telling you - you have got to beware of someone like Cocaine Annie or you’ll have nothing. Someone like Cocaine Annie is nothing but trouble.

You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Gary B.B. Coleman - Cocaine Annie. I hope you have enjoyed it, and thank you for listening.

Blues Music]]>190blues,garybbcoleman,guitarist,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,soulblues,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/otis-clay-i-die-a-little-each-day-5-9-22-5-04-pm--49733041Song by: Otis Clay
Photo credit: Masahiro Sumori - Own work
Usage: CC BY 3.0

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Otis was asked what his reaction was when songs he did were covered by other artists.

He said, “I think it was some form of flattery.”

Bob Seger sang Otis Clay’s biggest hit and Bob’s version was the most successful version of the song. It was the song titled, “Tryin’ to Live My Life Without You”. The song was popularized by Otis Clay. It is said that he never hit as big as Ottis Redding, Wilson Pickett, or even Al Green.

Clay was an R&B and soul singer, who started in gospel music. In 2013, Clay was inducted to the Blues Hall of Fame.

Clay’s song, I Die a Little Each Day” is the song I like. It is a song that was released in 1972. It was written by Don Bryant and on the HI Records label. A legendary Memphis rockabilly and soul label founded by Ray Harris in 1957.

Otis may not have been as big as some of the other artists like Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Al Green, but he was great. His songs were awesome, and he was a great singer who lived to get 73. Otis Clay passed away in 2016. He was born in Waxhaw, Mississippi.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49733041Mon, 09 May 2022 21:37:38 +0000Gail NoblesSong: I Die A Little Each Day Song by: Otis Clay Photo credit: Masahiro Sumori - Own work Usage: CC BY 3.0 Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Otis was asked what his reaction was when songs he did were covered by other artists. He said, “I think...Song by: Otis Clay
Photo credit: Masahiro Sumori - Own work
Usage: CC BY 3.0

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Otis was asked what his reaction was when songs he did were covered by other artists.

He said, “I think it was some form of flattery.”

Bob Seger sang Otis Clay’s biggest hit and Bob’s version was the most successful version of the song. It was the song titled, “Tryin’ to Live My Life Without You”. The song was popularized by Otis Clay. It is said that he never hit as big as Ottis Redding, Wilson Pickett, or even Al Green.

Clay was an R&B and soul singer, who started in gospel music. In 2013, Clay was inducted to the Blues Hall of Fame.

Clay’s song, I Die a Little Each Day” is the song I like. It is a song that was released in 1972. It was written by Don Bryant and on the HI Records label. A legendary Memphis rockabilly and soul label founded by Ray Harris in 1957.

Otis may not have been as big as some of the other artists like Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Al Green, but he was great. His songs were awesome, and he was a great singer who lived to get 73. Otis Clay passed away in 2016. He was born in Waxhaw, Mississippi.

Blues Music]]>177blues,blueshistory,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,otisclay,r&b,soulblues,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/william-bell-trying-to-love-two-4-26-22-7-50-pm--49564012Song by: William Bell

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Tryin’ to Love Two was a hit song by R&B singer William Bell in 1977. Released from his album, Coming Back for More, it would become his biggest hit, reaching number one on the R&B charts and crossing over to the pop charts, reaching number ten on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] It would eventually sell over a million singles. The single was written and produced by William Bell and Paul Mitchell.

William Bell has a down home Southern soul style. He had real talent. “Trying to Love two” probably tells the story of what’s going on in some lives today. It’s a true song. I remember hearing the song when I was a little girl. Something about the music would put you in a certain mood. It’s just something about it. The music and words are both speaking I guess you could say. The song,“Trying to Love Two is a classic. It’s what you call good old school music, and people are still listening to this song today. It may be an old-fashioned song, but the truth in it still stands. People are still standing with it singing, Trying to love two ain’t easy to do.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49564012Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:32 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Trying to Love Two Song by: William Bell Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Tryin’ to Love Two was a hit song by R&B singer William Bell in 1977. Released from his album, Coming Back for More, it would become his...Song by: William Bell

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Tryin’ to Love Two was a hit song by R&B singer William Bell in 1977. Released from his album, Coming Back for More, it would become his biggest hit, reaching number one on the R&B charts and crossing over to the pop charts, reaching number ten on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] It would eventually sell over a million singles. The single was written and produced by William Bell and Paul Mitchell.

William Bell has a down home Southern soul style. He had real talent. “Trying to Love two” probably tells the story of what’s going on in some lives today. It’s a true song. I remember hearing the song when I was a little girl. Something about the music would put you in a certain mood. It’s just something about it. The music and words are both speaking I guess you could say. The song,“Trying to Love Two is a classic. It’s what you call good old school music, and people are still listening to this song today. It may be an old-fashioned song, but the truth in it still stands. People are still standing with it singing, Trying to love two ain’t easy to do.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>168blues,disco,musc,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,r&b,soul,tributes,williambellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-simon-chokin-kind-4-21-22-4-03-pm--49510523Song by: Joe Simon

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Cover Collage by: Gail Nobles

The Chokin’ Kind by Joe Simon. It’s a 1967 song, written by Harlan Howard. The original version of the tune was released by Waylon Jennings.

The song was recorded by Joe Simon in 1969 and was his first number one on the US R&B chart, where it stayed for three weeks. It was also Joe Simon’s first top twenty entry on the pop singles chart. Simon received the 1970 Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male for this song.

His version is the soulful version. The Chockin Kind became the song’s best version & biggest chart success. It sold over a million copies. On the US Pop Charts it reached #13 and #17 in Canada. Though he had two other #1 songs, this would be Joe’s biggest hit.

I enjoy listening to Joe Simmons version of the song, Chockin’ Kind. He left us in 2021 at age 85. In 2021, he was one of the 60 nominees for the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.

I’m Gail Nobles and You’re Listening to Podcast and Blues

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49510523Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:03:19 +0000Gail NoblesSong: The Chokin’ Kind Song by: Joe Simon Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Cover Collage by: Gail Nobles The Chokin’ Kind by Joe Simon. It’s a 1967 song, written by Harlan Howard. The original version of the tune was...Song by: Joe Simon

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Cover Collage by: Gail Nobles

The Chokin’ Kind by Joe Simon. It’s a 1967 song, written by Harlan Howard. The original version of the tune was released by Waylon Jennings.

The song was recorded by Joe Simon in 1969 and was his first number one on the US R&B chart, where it stayed for three weeks. It was also Joe Simon’s first top twenty entry on the pop singles chart. Simon received the 1970 Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male for this song.

His version is the soulful version. The Chockin Kind became the song’s best version & biggest chart success. It sold over a million copies. On the US Pop Charts it reached #13 and #17 in Canada. Though he had two other #1 songs, this would be Joe’s biggest hit.

I enjoy listening to Joe Simmons version of the song, Chockin’ Kind. He left us in 2021 at age 85. In 2021, he was one of the 60 nominees for the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.

I’m Gail Nobles and You’re Listening to Podcast and Blues

Blues Music]]>158blues,joesimon,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,r&b,soul,soulblues,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bobby-bland-you-ve-got-to-hurt-before-you-heal-4-20-22-7-46-pm--49497981Song by: Bobby “Blue” Bland
Photo credit: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com
Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Bobby “Blue” Bland put my feelings in a song. He explains how it feels when you loose someone. The blues is alright because you can sing how you feel. It’s about feelings. You’ve Got To Hurt Before You Heal.

Bland developed a sound that mixed gospel with the blues and R&B. He was described as "among the great storytellers of blues and soul music. He was sometimes referred to as the "Lion of the Blues" and as the "Sinatra of the Blues".[3] His music was also influenced by Nat King Cole.

Bland was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1981, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2012.

The Lion of Blues song “Hurt Before You Heal” is a song that can fit the mood sometimes that I’m in. The song has a lot of meaning. I appreciate the message & the many songs that Bobby Blue Bland has left us. Bland left us in 2013 at the age of 83. His birth name was Robert Calvin Brooks.

You’re listening to Podcast & Blues. I’m your host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49497981Wed, 20 Apr 2022 23:56:46 +0000Gail NoblesSong: You’ve Got To Hurt Before You Heal Song by: Bobby “Blue” Bland Photo credit: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Bobby “Blue” Bland put my feelings in a song. He explains how it...Song by: Bobby “Blue” Bland
Photo credit: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com
Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Bobby “Blue” Bland put my feelings in a song. He explains how it feels when you loose someone. The blues is alright because you can sing how you feel. It’s about feelings. You’ve Got To Hurt Before You Heal.

Bland developed a sound that mixed gospel with the blues and R&B. He was described as "among the great storytellers of blues and soul music. He was sometimes referred to as the "Lion of the Blues" and as the "Sinatra of the Blues".[3] His music was also influenced by Nat King Cole.

Bland was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1981, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2012.

The Lion of Blues song “Hurt Before You Heal” is a song that can fit the mood sometimes that I’m in. The song has a lot of meaning. I appreciate the message & the many songs that Bobby Blue Bland has left us. Bland left us in 2013 at the age of 83. His birth name was Robert Calvin Brooks.

You’re listening to Podcast & Blues. I’m your host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>168blues,bluessingers,bobbybland,bobbybluebland,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,r&bsoul,robertcalvinbrooks,soulblues,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-makes-a-long-time-man-feel-bad-4-13-22-12-58pm--49425373Usage: Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/negroprisonsongs/OldAlabama.wav

Up next, a song from the Mississippi State Penitentiary titled, It Makes A Long Time Man Feel Bad.

(Song)

Do you remember Sam Coke’s song, Chain Gang? Well, you’ve just heard a chain gang for yourself telling us a story, It Makes A Long Time Man Feel Bad.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49425373Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:15:28 +0000Gail NoblesSong: It Makes A Long Time Man Feel Bad Usage: Public Domain https://archive.org/details/negroprisonsongs/OldAlabama.wav Up next, a song from the Mississippi State Penitentiary titled, It Makes A Long Time Man Feel Bad. (Song) Do you...Usage: Public Domain
https://archive.org/details/negroprisonsongs/OldAlabama.wav

Up next, a song from the Mississippi State Penitentiary titled, It Makes A Long Time Man Feel Bad.

(Song)

Do you remember Sam Coke’s song, Chain Gang? Well, you’ve just heard a chain gang for yourself telling us a story, It Makes A Long Time Man Feel Bad.

Blues Music]]>194historicalrecordings,mississippipenitentiary,music,musichistory,prisonblues,prisonsongs,worksongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wendell-pierce-b-b-king-biopic-3-28-22-2-38pm--49228864Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0
Voice actor: Gail Nobles

Hello! I’m Gail Nobles on Podcast and Blues. There was an announcement that Wendell Pierce best known for his work on “The Wire” will play as blues legend B.B. King in a biopic.

Pierce said according to Rolling Stone, “ We are official. Preparation has begun on a film where I will be honored to play the great B.B. King. Humbled. I promised B.B. King before he died, I will honor him and his creative genius. An American Icon.

I remember Pierce from the Ray Charles movie starring Jamie Foxx. Pierce is a very good actor, and I would love to see him play as B.B. King. He has the look and personality, and I believe he can portray him well.

Pierce has been in over 30 films, appeared in nearly 50 television shows, and has performed in dozens of stage productions. He worked on the HBO dramas The Wire and Treme.

Who knows? When Pierce is finished with the B.B. King biopic, it might become the greatest film he has ever made.

According to Rolling Stone, the project was first announced in 2011, but went dark following a legal dispute. The name of the movie is “The Thrill Is On”.
It is a dramatized version of a real-life friendship story.

Pierce said: The friendship of 2 musicians, one being the king of the blues.

It is said that King’s estate has clarified that there are two separate projects in the works concerning king. “The Thrill Is On” which is not associated with the estate, and an upcoming biopic of King’s life, which is produced by the estate.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic: Wendell Pierce. ….

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49228864Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:49:41 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto credit: Wikipedia Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0 Voice actor: Gail Nobles Hello! I’m Gail Nobles on Podcast and Blues. There was an announcement that Wendell Pierce best known for his work on “The Wire” will play as blues legend B.B. King in a...Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0
Voice actor: Gail Nobles

Hello! I’m Gail Nobles on Podcast and Blues. There was an announcement that Wendell Pierce best known for his work on “The Wire” will play as blues legend B.B. King in a biopic.

Pierce said according to Rolling Stone, “ We are official. Preparation has begun on a film where I will be honored to play the great B.B. King. Humbled. I promised B.B. King before he died, I will honor him and his creative genius. An American Icon.

I remember Pierce from the Ray Charles movie starring Jamie Foxx. Pierce is a very good actor, and I would love to see him play as B.B. King. He has the look and personality, and I believe he can portray him well.

Pierce has been in over 30 films, appeared in nearly 50 television shows, and has performed in dozens of stage productions. He worked on the HBO dramas The Wire and Treme.

Who knows? When Pierce is finished with the B.B. King biopic, it might become the greatest film he has ever made.

According to Rolling Stone, the project was first announced in 2011, but went dark following a legal dispute. The name of the movie is “The Thrill Is On”.
It is a dramatized version of a real-life friendship story.

Pierce said: The friendship of 2 musicians, one being the king of the blues.

It is said that King’s estate has clarified that there are two separate projects in the works concerning king. “The Thrill Is On” which is not associated with the estate, and an upcoming biopic of King’s life, which is produced by the estate.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic: Wendell Pierce. ….

Blues Music]]>196actors,bbking,biopics,blues,dramatized,films,lifestory,movies,musicnews,wendellpiercefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bj-wilbanks-3-26-22-4-32pm--49211490Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Song: Change Your Mind
Song by: BJ Wilbanks

Today’s topic: BJ Wilbanks. Hi! I’m Gail Nobles. This is Podcast and Blues. I’m going to talk to you about an artist named BJ Wilbanks who has a song titled “Change Your Mind” It goes something like this.

(Singing)

According to BJ’s bio he is prolific and extremely talented songwriter/producer. He creates music that fuses the roots of Americana, Motown, Funk, Blues, & Country into an intoxicating blend that is all his own. Critics and fans have referred to his style as “Back Porch Soul.” His 2017 self-titled album received high acclaim by American Songwriter, All Music, and many other major music outlets.

When I first heard the beginning words of BJ’s song, “Change Your Mind”, I was hooked. I like the music too. It’s true that he’s talented. So check BJ Wilbanks’ music out at Spotify.com.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49211490Sat, 26 Mar 2022 21:16:57 +0000Gail NoblesPodcast vocals: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Song: Change Your Mind Song by: BJ Wilbanks Today’s topic: BJ Wilbanks. Hi! I’m Gail Nobles. This is Podcast and Blues. I’m going to talk to you about an artist named BJ Wilbanks who has a...Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Song: Change Your Mind
Song by: BJ Wilbanks

Today’s topic: BJ Wilbanks. Hi! I’m Gail Nobles. This is Podcast and Blues. I’m going to talk to you about an artist named BJ Wilbanks who has a song titled “Change Your Mind” It goes something like this.

(Singing)

According to BJ’s bio he is prolific and extremely talented songwriter/producer. He creates music that fuses the roots of Americana, Motown, Funk, Blues, & Country into an intoxicating blend that is all his own. Critics and fans have referred to his style as “Back Porch Soul.” His 2017 self-titled album received high acclaim by American Songwriter, All Music, and many other major music outlets.

When I first heard the beginning words of BJ’s song, “Change Your Mind”, I was hooked. I like the music too. It’s true that he’s talented. So check BJ Wilbanks’ music out at Spotify.com.

Blues Music]]>138backporchsoul,bjwilbanks,blues,music,musiccommentary,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/johnny-adams-3-22-22-3-06-pm--49155330Song by: Johnny Adams
Photo credit: Masahiro Sumori - Own work
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Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Todays topic on Podcast and Blues is Johnny Adams.

Johnny Adams is a blues, jazz, and gospel singer, known as “ The Tan Canary”. for the multi-active range of his singing voice, his swooping vocal mannerisms and falsetto. His biggest hits were his versions of “Release Me” and “Reconsider Me” in the late 1960s. When I heard Johnny sing Release Me, in my book, he’s a country singer too. The song came from his album “Heart and Soul” on side one. It was released in 1969 by SSS International. The record was produced by Shelby Singleton and contains much of Adams’ 1960s output. SSS stands for Shelby Sumpter Singleton.

In 1968, Singleton signed Johnny Adams. He is a soul singer with a remarkable voice. The song Release Me had little success until Johnny signed with Singleton and reissued it on the SSS International label. This time, it reached #34 R&B and #82 pop when issued at the end of 1968. For a follow up, he tried another country song “Reconsider Me” with Shelby Singleton producing and Adams going through an amazing vocal workout which reached #8 R&B & #28 Pop.

I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Johnny Adams.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49155330Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:16:46 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Release Me Song by: Johnny Adams Photo credit: Masahiro Sumori - Own work Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0 Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Todays topic on Podcast and Blues is Johnny Adams. Johnny Adams is a blues, jazz, and...Song by: Johnny Adams
Photo credit: Masahiro Sumori - Own work
Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

Todays topic on Podcast and Blues is Johnny Adams.

Johnny Adams is a blues, jazz, and gospel singer, known as “ The Tan Canary”. for the multi-active range of his singing voice, his swooping vocal mannerisms and falsetto. His biggest hits were his versions of “Release Me” and “Reconsider Me” in the late 1960s. When I heard Johnny sing Release Me, in my book, he’s a country singer too. The song came from his album “Heart and Soul” on side one. It was released in 1969 by SSS International. The record was produced by Shelby Singleton and contains much of Adams’ 1960s output. SSS stands for Shelby Sumpter Singleton.

In 1968, Singleton signed Johnny Adams. He is a soul singer with a remarkable voice. The song Release Me had little success until Johnny signed with Singleton and reissued it on the SSS International label. This time, it reached #34 R&B and #82 pop when issued at the end of 1968. For a follow up, he tried another country song “Reconsider Me” with Shelby Singleton producing and Adams going through an amazing vocal workout which reached #8 R&B & #28 Pop.

I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Johnny Adams.

Blues Music]]>191blues,bluessingers,country,jazz,johnnyadams,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/son-house-3-18-22-10-55-pm--49113973
Son House was a delta blues singer and guitarist, and he didn’t have a lot of music like singers today. That’s kind of what Delta Blues is. It’s one of the earliest - known styles of blues. It originated in the Mississippi Delta, and is regarded as a regional variant of country blues. Guitar and harmonica are its dominant instruments. Vocal styles in Delta blues range from introspective and soulful to passionate and fiery.

After years of hostility to secular music, as a preacher and for a few years also working as a church pastor, House turned to blues performance at the age of 25. He developed his musicianship to the point that Charley Patton, the foremost blues artist of the Mississippi Delta region, invited him to share engagements and to accompany him to a 1930 recording session for Paramount Records.

Issued at the start of the Great Depression, the records did not sell and did not lead to national recognition.

In 1964, a group of young record collectors discovered House, whom they knew of from his records issued by Paramount and by the Library of Congress. With their encouragement he relearned his repertoire and established a career as an entertainer, performing for young, mostly white audiences in coffeehouses, at folk festivals and on concert tours during the American folk music revival,billed as a “folk blues” singer. He recorded several albums, and some informally taped concerts have also been issued as albums. House died in 1988. In 2017, his single “Preachin’ the Blues” was inducted in to the Blues Hall of Fame.

I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic: Son House. Father of the Delta Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49113973Sat, 19 Mar 2022 03:05:09 +0000Gail NoblesToday’s topic: Son House, Father of the Delta Blues. He would sing songs like … “Grinnin’ In Your Face”. Son House was a delta blues singer and guitarist, and he didn’t have a lot of music like singers today. That’s kind of what Delta Blues is....
Son House was a delta blues singer and guitarist, and he didn’t have a lot of music like singers today. That’s kind of what Delta Blues is. It’s one of the earliest - known styles of blues. It originated in the Mississippi Delta, and is regarded as a regional variant of country blues. Guitar and harmonica are its dominant instruments. Vocal styles in Delta blues range from introspective and soulful to passionate and fiery.

After years of hostility to secular music, as a preacher and for a few years also working as a church pastor, House turned to blues performance at the age of 25. He developed his musicianship to the point that Charley Patton, the foremost blues artist of the Mississippi Delta region, invited him to share engagements and to accompany him to a 1930 recording session for Paramount Records.

Issued at the start of the Great Depression, the records did not sell and did not lead to national recognition.

In 1964, a group of young record collectors discovered House, whom they knew of from his records issued by Paramount and by the Library of Congress. With their encouragement he relearned his repertoire and established a career as an entertainer, performing for young, mostly white audiences in coffeehouses, at folk festivals and on concert tours during the American folk music revival,billed as a “folk blues” singer. He recorded several albums, and some informally taped concerts have also been issued as albums. House died in 1988. In 2017, his single “Preachin’ the Blues” was inducted in to the Blues Hall of Fame.

I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic: Son House. Father of the Delta Blues.

Blues Music]]>236blues,deltablues,folkblues,guitarist,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,musicnews,sonhouse,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/step-out-terrence-davis-3-14-22-9-35-pm--49063640Computer Art by: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Terrence Davis. R&B Soul! Step Out!

Terrence Davis is a music artist producer who has been in the music over 25 years. He has a single titled, Step Out. When I listen to the song, I love what I hear. The song is a party song. It makes you want to get up and dance. I love the voices. Oh Oh Oh Oh! And I love how Terrence Davis comes in to sing: I got cha movin’. I gotcha Groovin’. There is some rap lyrics to the song too. The song is well put together.

Terrence I believe is a party man. He’s got another song called Red Cup. That’s a party song too. Terrence sings his songs like he actually lived them and makes you visualize the stories that he tells with his music. Before you know it, you’re up and dancing. That’s the kind of songs I like.

Terrence has a lot of soul in his R&B. Contemporary R&B I think. He’s got rhythm and blues with a hip hop mixture. There’s nothing wrong with that. People like to dance, and Terrence’s song “Step Out” is perfect for a dance song.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Terrence Davis and his single “Step Out” which you can hear on YouTube and Spotify.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49063640Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:47:36 +0000Gail NoblesPodcast music intro by: Gail Nobles Computer Art by: Gail Nobles Today’s topic is Terrence Davis. R&B Soul! Step Out! Terrence Davis is a music artist producer who has been in the music over 25 years. He has a single titled, Step Out. When I...Computer Art by: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Terrence Davis. R&B Soul! Step Out!

Terrence Davis is a music artist producer who has been in the music over 25 years. He has a single titled, Step Out. When I listen to the song, I love what I hear. The song is a party song. It makes you want to get up and dance. I love the voices. Oh Oh Oh Oh! And I love how Terrence Davis comes in to sing: I got cha movin’. I gotcha Groovin’. There is some rap lyrics to the song too. The song is well put together.

Terrence I believe is a party man. He’s got another song called Red Cup. That’s a party song too. Terrence sings his songs like he actually lived them and makes you visualize the stories that he tells with his music. Before you know it, you’re up and dancing. That’s the kind of songs I like.

Terrence has a lot of soul in his R&B. Contemporary R&B I think. He’s got rhythm and blues with a hip hop mixture. There’s nothing wrong with that. People like to dance, and Terrence’s song “Step Out” is perfect for a dance song.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Terrence Davis and his single “Step Out” which you can hear on YouTube and Spotify.

Blues Music]]>149blues,contemporaryr&b,hiphop,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,r&b,soul,terrencedavisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-blues-jingle-2-27-22-7-43-pm--48890378
Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48890378Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:56:29 +0000Gail NoblesPodcast & Blues Jingle by: Gail Nobles © 2022
Blues Music]]>34blues,jingles,soul,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carolyn-waters-2-22-22-7-33-pm--48838524Usage: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
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Computer Art by: Gail Nobles
Podcast vocals for intro by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Song: I Like The Way You
Song by: Carolyn Waters

(Intro)
Hi! I’m Gail Nobles. Today is a special episode on Podcast and Blues. It’s about a soul singer. Her name is Carolyn Waters. She has a guitar accompanist Seth Connelly. Carolyn Waters fuses blues, jazz, roots, and other musical genres. She has a song titled “ I Really Like The Way You” and other songs too. You can hear her songs on Spotify.

Now I’m going to let you hear part of an interview with Carolyn Waters by Alan Patterson from Voices of Time.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48838524Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:34:13 +0000Gail NoblesInterview by: Alan Patterson - Voices of Time Usage: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Downloaded from: https://archive.org/details/01VOICESOFTIMEWITHALANJAMESPATTERSON6292016 Computer Art by: Gail Nobles Podcast vocals for intro by: Gail...Usage: Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
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Computer Art by: Gail Nobles
Podcast vocals for intro by: Gail Nobles
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Song: I Like The Way You
Song by: Carolyn Waters

(Intro)
Hi! I’m Gail Nobles. Today is a special episode on Podcast and Blues. It’s about a soul singer. Her name is Carolyn Waters. She has a guitar accompanist Seth Connelly. Carolyn Waters fuses blues, jazz, roots, and other musical genres. She has a song titled “ I Really Like The Way You” and other songs too. You can hear her songs on Spotify.

Now I’m going to let you hear part of an interview with Carolyn Waters by Alan Patterson from Voices of Time.

Blues Music]]>866blues,bluesartists,carolynwaters,femalemusicartists,guitarist,interviews,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,sethconnellyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/johnnie-taylor-out-in-the-open-2-20-22-3-58-pm--48809703Podcast Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Song by: Johnnie Taylor

Johnnie Taylor was a recording artist and songwriter who performed a wide variety of genres, from blues, rhythm and blues, soul, and gospel to pop, doo-wop, and disco.

I want to talk about Johnnie’s song, Everything Is Out In the Open. The song was on the label Malaco Records. It was released in 1988. When I hear the song, I hear blues, rhythm and blues, and soul. It’s a beautiful song.

It was sampled by a rapper named BonSoul and another rapper named PMM. I’m not familiar with them but they must have thought that it was a great song too.

The song is about two people that were together in love but there were disappointments and it got all out in the open. The two lovers that were joined together before a judge were taken apart. According to the lyrics, it sounds like a married couple.

The song, “Everything’s Out In The Open” is a great song for blues. It can reach someone that is going through divorce and lovers that are not married too. When everything gets out in the open, everybody’s whispering and everybody knows.

Listen to the song today by Johnnie Taylor, Everything’s Out In The Open. I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48809703Sun, 20 Feb 2022 21:08:33 +0000Gail NoblesMusic by: Gail Nobles Podcast Vocals by: Gail Nobles Song by: Johnnie Taylor Johnnie Taylor was a recording artist and songwriter who performed a wide variety of genres, from blues, rhythm and blues, soul, and gospel to pop, doo-wop, and disco....Podcast Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Song by: Johnnie Taylor

Johnnie Taylor was a recording artist and songwriter who performed a wide variety of genres, from blues, rhythm and blues, soul, and gospel to pop, doo-wop, and disco.

I want to talk about Johnnie’s song, Everything Is Out In the Open. The song was on the label Malaco Records. It was released in 1988. When I hear the song, I hear blues, rhythm and blues, and soul. It’s a beautiful song.

It was sampled by a rapper named BonSoul and another rapper named PMM. I’m not familiar with them but they must have thought that it was a great song too.

The song is about two people that were together in love but there were disappointments and it got all out in the open. The two lovers that were joined together before a judge were taken apart. According to the lyrics, it sounds like a married couple.

The song, “Everything’s Out In The Open” is a great song for blues. It can reach someone that is going through divorce and lovers that are not married too. When everything gets out in the open, everybody’s whispering and everybody knows.

Listen to the song today by Johnnie Taylor, Everything’s Out In The Open. I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>174blues,johnnietaylor,music,musiccommentary,musicnews,rhythm&blues,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/etta-james-1-27-22-2-33-pm--48472314Songs by: Etta James
Voice actress: Gail Nobles
Vocals: Gail Nobles
Applause effect: https://mixkit.co/free-sound-effects/applause/
Usage: Free
Photo credit: Roland Godefroy - Self-photographed/Wikipedia
Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0

On Podcast and Blues todays topic is ….

Voice actress: At last
Etta James
My love has come along
(Applaud)
Thank you so much.

Etta James performed in various genres, including blues, R&B, soul, rock and roll, jazz, and gospel. Starting her career in 1954, she gained fame with hits such as "The Wallflower", "At Last", "Tell Mama", "Something's Got a Hold on Me", and "I'd Rather Go Blind".

Voice actress: I’d like to do a song that I wrote. It’s about a girl who would rather go blind than to watch her lover leave her.

Verse: … I would rather
I would rather
Go blind boy
Than to see you walk away from me
(Wooooo)

Etta’s deep and earthy voice bridged the gap between rhythm and blues and rock and roll. She won six Grammy Awards and 17 Blues Music Awards. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001.
Etta left us in 2012 at age 73. She was an awesome singer. She could sing, low, high, and loud. Etta could sing as if she experienced every song.
I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is …
Voice actress: Etta James
Choir: Etta James

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48472314Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:10:30 +0000Gail NoblesSongs: 1. At Last 2. I’d Rather Go Blind Songs by: Etta James Voice actress: Gail Nobles Vocals: Gail Nobles Applause effect: https://mixkit.co/free-sound-effects/applause/ Usage: Free Photo credit: Roland Godefroy - Self-photographed/Wikipedia...Songs by: Etta James
Voice actress: Gail Nobles
Vocals: Gail Nobles
Applause effect: https://mixkit.co/free-sound-effects/applause/
Usage: Free
Photo credit: Roland Godefroy - Self-photographed/Wikipedia
Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0

On Podcast and Blues todays topic is ….

Voice actress: At last
Etta James
My love has come along
(Applaud)
Thank you so much.

Etta James performed in various genres, including blues, R&B, soul, rock and roll, jazz, and gospel. Starting her career in 1954, she gained fame with hits such as "The Wallflower", "At Last", "Tell Mama", "Something's Got a Hold on Me", and "I'd Rather Go Blind".

Voice actress: I’d like to do a song that I wrote. It’s about a girl who would rather go blind than to watch her lover leave her.

Verse: … I would rather
I would rather
Go blind boy
Than to see you walk away from me
(Wooooo)

Etta’s deep and earthy voice bridged the gap between rhythm and blues and rock and roll. She won six Grammy Awards and 17 Blues Music Awards. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001.
Etta left us in 2012 at age 73. She was an awesome singer. She could sing, low, high, and loud. Etta could sing as if she experienced every song.
I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is …
Voice actress: Etta James
Choir: Etta James

Blues Music]]>173blues,ettajames,gospel,jazz,music,musiccommentary,r&b,rock&roll,soul,soulblues,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roy-roberts-he-plays-the-blues-1-10-22-2-07pm--48241224Usage: CC BY 3.0

Intro by: Gail Nobles
Keyboard and drum player: Gail Nobles

Roy Roberts is like the BB King of our time. He knows about the early style of blues like the music of BB King and Muddy Waters. You can hear it when he sings and plays guitar. If you want to learn how to sing and play the blues, Roy Roberts is the man to learn from.

In my opinion, he’s the best when it comes to the early style of blues. The kind of songs I’ve heard Roberts sing is what I think of when I think of blues. The true blues. Blues that you sing when you’re down and out. Blues that you sing with feeling. Roy is that rhythm and blues entertainer. I don’t know too many singers today like him. Roy Roberts is the Bluesman. The soulful bluesman and can play a guitar with soul. He hasn’t won numerous awards for nothing.

To find out more about Roy Roberts, go to royrobertsblues.com. There you can see a list of his albums and can buy his music and hear his samples.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Tune in again next time for more music commentary. Thank you for listening.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48241224Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:58:19 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto credit: Bluesfriend - Own work/Wikipedia Usage: CC BY 3.0 Intro by: Gail Nobles Keyboard and drum player: Gail Nobles Roy Roberts is like the BB King of our time. He knows about the early style of blues like the music of BB King and...Usage: CC BY 3.0

Intro by: Gail Nobles
Keyboard and drum player: Gail Nobles

Roy Roberts is like the BB King of our time. He knows about the early style of blues like the music of BB King and Muddy Waters. You can hear it when he sings and plays guitar. If you want to learn how to sing and play the blues, Roy Roberts is the man to learn from.

In my opinion, he’s the best when it comes to the early style of blues. The kind of songs I’ve heard Roberts sing is what I think of when I think of blues. The true blues. Blues that you sing when you’re down and out. Blues that you sing with feeling. Roy is that rhythm and blues entertainer. I don’t know too many singers today like him. Roy Roberts is the Bluesman. The soulful bluesman and can play a guitar with soul. He hasn’t won numerous awards for nothing.

To find out more about Roy Roberts, go to royrobertsblues.com. There you can see a list of his albums and can buy his music and hear his samples.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Tune in again next time for more music commentary. Thank you for listening.

Blues Music]]>151blues,bluesman,entertainer,guitarist,music,musiccomentary,rhythmandblues,royroberts,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/albert-king-santa-clause-song-12-5-21-12-10-pm--47797280Photo credit: Lioneldecoster - Own work/Wikipedia.org
Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0

Sometimes you might get a little bit tired of hearing the same Christmas songs every year. If you want to hear some soul blues Christmas songs,, check out the original Santa Clause song by Albert King on Spotify. Santa Claus Wants Some Loving.

Albert was a blues guitarist and singer. It is said that he stated in interviews that he was half-brother of BB King but documentation suggest otherwise. He also used the same nickname as BB king “ Blues Boy” and he named his guitar Lucy ( BB king’s guitar was named Lucille). BB was bothered by Albert saying he was his brother until he got to know him and realized he was right. He wasn’t his brother in blood but in blues.

Albert sure did remind me of BB King a lot when I first saw him. I often wondered if they were related. I’ve seen them perform once together on an award show singing, Let The Good Times Roll. They certainly did look and sound alike.

Albert King’s record Santa Claus Wants Some Loving is on the Stax record label. It was released in 1974. The Genre is funk/soul. It’s a very good Christmas song. It puts you in a happy mood. It’s a fun type of song to listen to at Christmas. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47797280Sun, 05 Dec 2021 21:07:34 +0000Gail NoblesPodcast intro by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Lioneldecoster - Own work/Wikipedia.org Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0 Sometimes you might get a little bit tired of hearing the same Christmas songs every year. If you want to hear some soul blues Christmas...Photo credit: Lioneldecoster - Own work/Wikipedia.org
Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0

Sometimes you might get a little bit tired of hearing the same Christmas songs every year. If you want to hear some soul blues Christmas songs,, check out the original Santa Clause song by Albert King on Spotify. Santa Claus Wants Some Loving.

Albert was a blues guitarist and singer. It is said that he stated in interviews that he was half-brother of BB King but documentation suggest otherwise. He also used the same nickname as BB king “ Blues Boy” and he named his guitar Lucy ( BB king’s guitar was named Lucille). BB was bothered by Albert saying he was his brother until he got to know him and realized he was right. He wasn’t his brother in blood but in blues.

Albert sure did remind me of BB King a lot when I first saw him. I often wondered if they were related. I’ve seen them perform once together on an award show singing, Let The Good Times Roll. They certainly did look and sound alike.

Albert King’s record Santa Claus Wants Some Loving is on the Stax record label. It was released in 1974. The Genre is funk/soul. It’s a very good Christmas song. It puts you in a happy mood. It’s a fun type of song to listen to at Christmas. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>2011970’s,albertking,bestmusic,blues,bluesguitarist,christmas,christmasmood,christmassongs,guitarist,music,musiccommentary,santaclaus,soul,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barbecue-bob-11-13-21-1-55-am--47456731Vocals by: Gail Nobles
See real photo of Barbecue Bob: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbecue_Bob

Robert Hicks better known as Barbecue Bob. A cookin man! A musician man! Born Sept. 11, 1902. Died young at age 29 on Oct. 21, 1931. But he was born in Walnut Grove, Georgia. His parents, Charlie and Mary Hicks, were farmers. He and his brother, Charlie Hicks, together with Curley Weaver, were taught how to play the guitar by Curley's mother, Savannah "Dip" Weaver. Bob began playing the 6-string guitar but picked up the 12-string guitar after moving to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1924. He became one of the prominent performers of the newly developing Atlanta blues style.

In Atlanta, Hicks worked at various jobs, playing music on the side. While working at Tidwells' Barbecue in a north Atlanta suburb, he came to the attention of Columbia Records talent scout Dan Hornsby. Hornsby recorded him and used Hicks's job to publicize his records, having Hicks pose in chef's whites and hat for publicity photos and dubbing him "Barbecue Bob".Before his death in 1931, he married a woman named Claudine and lived off Hillard Street in Atlanta.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47456731Sat, 13 Nov 2021 12:20:16 +0000Gail NoblesArtwork by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles See real photo of Barbecue Bob: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbecue_Bob Robert Hicks better known as Barbecue Bob. A cookin man! A musician man! Born Sept. 11, 1902. Died young at age 29 on Oct....Vocals by: Gail Nobles
See real photo of Barbecue Bob: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbecue_Bob

Robert Hicks better known as Barbecue Bob. A cookin man! A musician man! Born Sept. 11, 1902. Died young at age 29 on Oct. 21, 1931. But he was born in Walnut Grove, Georgia. His parents, Charlie and Mary Hicks, were farmers. He and his brother, Charlie Hicks, together with Curley Weaver, were taught how to play the guitar by Curley's mother, Savannah "Dip" Weaver. Bob began playing the 6-string guitar but picked up the 12-string guitar after moving to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1924. He became one of the prominent performers of the newly developing Atlanta blues style.

In Atlanta, Hicks worked at various jobs, playing music on the side. While working at Tidwells' Barbecue in a north Atlanta suburb, he came to the attention of Columbia Records talent scout Dan Hornsby. Hornsby recorded him and used Hicks's job to publicize his records, having Hicks pose in chef's whites and hat for publicity photos and dubbing him "Barbecue Bob".Before his death in 1931, he married a woman named Claudine and lived off Hillard Street in Atlanta.

Blues Music]]>153barbecuebob,blackhistory,blues,bluesguitarist,blueshistory,countryblues,guitarist,history,music,musiccommentary,musichistory,piedmontblues,roberthicksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eric-gales-11-12-21-11-02-am--47444516https://flic.kr/p/6tNVvo
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Today on Podcast and Blues, I’ll be talking about Eric Gales, a blues rock guitarist.

Gales picked up the guitar at age four. He was taught songs and licks when he was young, in the style of Jim Hindrex, Albert King, B.B. King and others. In 1985, Gates began to play at blues competitions with his brother Eugene backing him on bass. Although Gales plays a right-handed guitar “upside-down” ( with the bass E string on the bottom), he was taught by his brother, who is left-handed, and never second-guessed the untraditional technique.

In late 1990, Eric and Eugene Gales signed with Elektra Records. Eric has done a lot in his career. One of his songs say …

“All I want to do is play my guitar. I come a long way.”

But Eric’s grandfather played with Howlin’ Wolfe. He has a musical family, and he’s also musical.

Eric said, “Things are going really good.”

I was looking at the years and all the albums Eric made. He has been busy in his music through the years, and looks like he has an album out now titled Crown. The album cover looks awesome, and his song, I Want My Crown sounds nice.

I’m Gail Nobles and your listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Eric Gales.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47444516Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:15:17 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto Credit: Chris Hakkens https://flic.kr/p/6tNVvo Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 Today on Podcast and Blues, I’ll be talking about Eric Gales, a blues rock guitarist. Gales picked up the guitar at age four. He was taught songs and licks when he was...https://flic.kr/p/6tNVvo
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Today on Podcast and Blues, I’ll be talking about Eric Gales, a blues rock guitarist.

Gales picked up the guitar at age four. He was taught songs and licks when he was young, in the style of Jim Hindrex, Albert King, B.B. King and others. In 1985, Gates began to play at blues competitions with his brother Eugene backing him on bass. Although Gales plays a right-handed guitar “upside-down” ( with the bass E string on the bottom), he was taught by his brother, who is left-handed, and never second-guessed the untraditional technique.

In late 1990, Eric and Eugene Gales signed with Elektra Records. Eric has done a lot in his career. One of his songs say …

“All I want to do is play my guitar. I come a long way.”

But Eric’s grandfather played with Howlin’ Wolfe. He has a musical family, and he’s also musical.

Eric said, “Things are going really good.”

I was looking at the years and all the albums Eric made. He has been busy in his music through the years, and looks like he has an album out now titled Crown. The album cover looks awesome, and his song, I Want My Crown sounds nice.

I’m Gail Nobles and your listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic is Eric Gales.

Blues Music]]>151blues,bluesartist,bluesrock,ericgales,guitarist,hardrock,heavymetal,music,musiccommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bettye-swann-sweet-dreams-10-9-21-7-02-pm--46902842Song by: Bettye Swann

Podcast music & vocals by: Gail Nobles

Betty Jean Champion known as Bettye Swann is a retired singer. Betty added an E to her first name to be different some say, and her last name was changed to Swann. When I hear Bettye sing, I hear soul blues. She took beautiful pictures, and her image made beautiful record covers. Bettye’s voice made beautiful records. I couldn’t find a picture of Bettye that I could use for the podcast. So I made up an image pertaining to her name using free images.

Bettye is best known for her 1967 hit song “Make Me Yours”. But I love “Sweet Dreams”. Make Me Yours topped the Billboard R&B charts. Bettye sang a lot of great songs, but some songs didn’t make it. Some failed the charts. It is said that it was because of lack of support. Swann left three record companies. Money Records, Capital Records, & Atlantic Records. She retired, changed her name to Betty Barton, and became a Jehovah’sWitness.

I’m glad that Bettye’s songs can still be heard. I’m glad she sang them. All of them. Every one of them. Bettye had a great gift. When you get into the music business with that gift, the business can be tough and unfair. But a singer can still be a singer.

Bettye Swann is a great singer. It is her gift from God. I don’t know if she had thought to make a business of her own in singing, but she was blessed to get as far as she did, and I’m glad. Her voice and music on record teaches what real songs and singing is all about like the record Sweet Dreams. She’s singing about someone she can’t forget, and the one she’s in love with doesn’t feel the same. He’s someone she should hate, but instead she’s always having sweet dreams of him.

You can hear Bettye Swann’s song on Spotify. Make sure to listen to Sweet Dreams. The music you’ve heard in the podcast was just a little introduction of today’s topic and kind of what the song sounds like. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. I’m you’re host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46902842Sat, 09 Oct 2021 23:14:20 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Sweet Dreams Song by: Bettye Swann Podcast music & vocals by: Gail Nobles Betty Jean Champion known as Bettye Swann is a retired singer. Betty added an E to her first name to be different some say, and her last name was changed to Swann....Song by: Bettye Swann

Podcast music & vocals by: Gail Nobles

Betty Jean Champion known as Bettye Swann is a retired singer. Betty added an E to her first name to be different some say, and her last name was changed to Swann. When I hear Bettye sing, I hear soul blues. She took beautiful pictures, and her image made beautiful record covers. Bettye’s voice made beautiful records. I couldn’t find a picture of Bettye that I could use for the podcast. So I made up an image pertaining to her name using free images.

Bettye is best known for her 1967 hit song “Make Me Yours”. But I love “Sweet Dreams”. Make Me Yours topped the Billboard R&B charts. Bettye sang a lot of great songs, but some songs didn’t make it. Some failed the charts. It is said that it was because of lack of support. Swann left three record companies. Money Records, Capital Records, & Atlantic Records. She retired, changed her name to Betty Barton, and became a Jehovah’sWitness.

I’m glad that Bettye’s songs can still be heard. I’m glad she sang them. All of them. Every one of them. Bettye had a great gift. When you get into the music business with that gift, the business can be tough and unfair. But a singer can still be a singer.

Bettye Swann is a great singer. It is her gift from God. I don’t know if she had thought to make a business of her own in singing, but she was blessed to get as far as she did, and I’m glad. Her voice and music on record teaches what real songs and singing is all about like the record Sweet Dreams. She’s singing about someone she can’t forget, and the one she’s in love with doesn’t feel the same. He’s someone she should hate, but instead she’s always having sweet dreams of him.

You can hear Bettye Swann’s song on Spotify. Make sure to listen to Sweet Dreams. The music you’ve heard in the podcast was just a little introduction of today’s topic and kind of what the song sounds like. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues. I’m you’re host, Gail Nobles.

Blues Music]]>295bettyeswann,blues,music,musiccommentary,r&b,soul,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-enjoy-soul-of-the-blues-with-cassie-cj-fox-9-26-21-8-36-pm--46700164Fan of Cassie CJ Fox - Soul of the Blues

Hi, I’m Gail Nobles and I enjoy listening to Soul of the Blues with Cassie CJ Fox. I like to hear her play Katie Webster. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song). Snatch Nelson “Party Song”, and Ms. Jody “Let’s Do the Bop”. Well, I can’t name out every record played. So join Cassie CJ Fox today .. .Soul of the Blues on Internet Radio. Be sure to follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46700164Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:09:23 +0000Gail NoblesMusic by: Gail Nobles Fan of Cassie CJ Fox - Soul of the Blues Hi, I’m Gail Nobles and I enjoy listening to Soul of the Blues with Cassie CJ Fox. I like to hear her play Katie Webster. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song). Snatch Nelson “Party Song”, and Ms....Fan of Cassie CJ Fox - Soul of the Blues

Hi, I’m Gail Nobles and I enjoy listening to Soul of the Blues with Cassie CJ Fox. I like to hear her play Katie Webster. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song). Snatch Nelson “Party Song”, and Ms. Jody “Let’s Do the Bop”. Well, I can’t name out every record played. So join Cassie CJ Fox today .. .Soul of the Blues on Internet Radio. Be sure to follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

Blues Music]]>70bluesmusic,cassiefox,internetradio,music,radio,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ray-charles-the-blues-9-11-21-8-09-pm--46480462Song: Ray Charles The Blues

Actor: Wait a minute now. Ray Charles could sing the blues. (Singing)

Ray Charles Robinson Sr. He preferred being called Brother Ray. He has sung his 1960 hit Georgia On My mind. The Genius could really sing the blues. There were other songs too. Early in the Morning, Hard Times, The midnight hour, and The Right Time. He was all about R&B. Soul, Gospel, Country, Jazz, Rock and Roll. And you can’t have a blues party without Ray. He has sung the blues. I want you to know.

(Applause)

Actor: I thank you very much. I appreciate it. I just a voice echoing in the wind tellin’ my story and singing my song about Ray Charles. I got to tell the truth.

(Singing)

Actor: Amen! Amen!

Host: This is Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to the Blues Vibes. The song is entitled, Ray Charles (The Blues) by Gail Nobles ©2021.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46480462Sun, 12 Sep 2021 02:00:39 +0000Gail NoblesStory and song by: Gail Nobles © 2021 Song: Ray Charles The Blues Actor: Wait a minute now. Ray Charles could sing the blues. (Singing) Ray Charles Robinson Sr. He preferred being called Brother Ray. He has sung his 1960 hit Georgia On My...Song: Ray Charles The Blues

Actor: Wait a minute now. Ray Charles could sing the blues. (Singing)

Ray Charles Robinson Sr. He preferred being called Brother Ray. He has sung his 1960 hit Georgia On My mind. The Genius could really sing the blues. There were other songs too. Early in the Morning, Hard Times, The midnight hour, and The Right Time. He was all about R&B. Soul, Gospel, Country, Jazz, Rock and Roll. And you can’t have a blues party without Ray. He has sung the blues. I want you to know.

(Applause)

Actor: I thank you very much. I appreciate it. I just a voice echoing in the wind tellin’ my story and singing my song about Ray Charles. I got to tell the truth.

(Singing)

Actor: Amen! Amen!

Host: This is Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to the Blues Vibes. The song is entitled, Ray Charles (The Blues) by Gail Nobles ©2021.

Blues Music]]>172blues,bluesvibes,music,musiccommentary,raycharles,soul,tributes,vibesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roy-gaines-8-7-21-7-13pm--45998611Story by: Gail Nobles
Vocals: Gail Nobles
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Roy Gaines! You know what he said?

Roy: I’ll be a blues man for life.

Now Roy is saying that he can be badder than bad. Treat him right. Just look for Roy Gaines Badder Than Bad (Live) on Spotify.

Gaines is a renowned legendary Blues Artist born in Watson, Texas. He is the younger brother of the blues musician Grady Gaines.

Gaines can really play a guitar. He was moved to playing the guitar in his adolescence. In his teens he was aquatinted with the guitarist Johnny Copeland. By the age of 14, Roy had performed onstage backing his hero, T-Tone Walker, and played in Houston nightclubs. He later moved to Los Angeles California. Gaines played as a backing musician on recordings by other well known artists like Bobby Bland and Big Mama Thornton.

Roy has the old time blues sound. (Singing) ….
Those are the words he sings when he sings Badder than Bad. ……(singing) ….
You can’t help but listen to him sing. It’s like hearing somebody warning somebody that’s it’s gonna be a show down if they don’t do right.

So if you like the old time blues, you should check out the style of Roy Gaines. He got the blues that you want to hear.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45998611Fri, 06 Aug 2021 23:24:21 +0000Gail NoblesKeyboard player: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Vocals: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Marc Cooper https://flic.kr/p/G86HxD Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 Roy Gaines! You know what he said? Roy: I’ll be a blues man for life. Now Roy is saying that he...Story by: Gail Nobles
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Roy Gaines! You know what he said?

Roy: I’ll be a blues man for life.

Now Roy is saying that he can be badder than bad. Treat him right. Just look for Roy Gaines Badder Than Bad (Live) on Spotify.

Gaines is a renowned legendary Blues Artist born in Watson, Texas. He is the younger brother of the blues musician Grady Gaines.

Gaines can really play a guitar. He was moved to playing the guitar in his adolescence. In his teens he was aquatinted with the guitarist Johnny Copeland. By the age of 14, Roy had performed onstage backing his hero, T-Tone Walker, and played in Houston nightclubs. He later moved to Los Angeles California. Gaines played as a backing musician on recordings by other well known artists like Bobby Bland and Big Mama Thornton.

Roy has the old time blues sound. (Singing) ….
Those are the words he sings when he sings Badder than Bad. ……(singing) ….
You can’t help but listen to him sing. It’s like hearing somebody warning somebody that’s it’s gonna be a show down if they don’t do right.

So if you like the old time blues, you should check out the style of Roy Gaines. He got the blues that you want to hear.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>183blues,bluesguitarist,electricblues,guitarists,music,roy gaines,texasbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jaybird-coleman-7-15-21-2-57-pm--45728507https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaybird_Coleman
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Jaybird Coleman was a country blues harmonica player, vocalist, and guitarist. He was a popular musical attraction throughout Alabama and recorded several sides in the late 1920s and 1930’s.

Coleman was born to a family of sharecroppers in Gainesville, Alabama. While he and his three brothers endured hard physical labor, he was exposed to musical influences from his fellow sharecroppers in singing and discovering traditional folk songs. At age 12, he was introduced to the harmonica.

In 1914 upon the outbreak of the First World War, Coleman joined the United States Army.

In 1922, Jaybird Coleman teamed up with the singer and guitarist Big Joe Williams in tours across Alabama.

In 1926, Coleman began recording. His records were met with commercial success. By the end of the 1940’s, Jaybird Coleman disappeared from the music scene. He died of cancer on Jan. 28, 1950 in Tuskegee Alabama.

Coleman’s Recordings like “No More Good Water” was unlike the kind of blues that you hear today. It didn’t have a whole lot of music. Just singing and harmonica, and the song was filled with words of feeling and experience. Things that probably actually happened.

Today in music, old songs are updated. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic Jaybird Coleman.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45728507Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:16:03 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaybird_Coleman Usage: Fair Use Shovel Dig effect: https://bigsoundbank.com/detail-1305-dig-with-a-shovel.html Usage: Free M1 Grand Gunfire: https://soundbible.com/1638-M1-Garand-Gun.html Usage:...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaybird_Coleman
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Jaybird Coleman was a country blues harmonica player, vocalist, and guitarist. He was a popular musical attraction throughout Alabama and recorded several sides in the late 1920s and 1930’s.

Coleman was born to a family of sharecroppers in Gainesville, Alabama. While he and his three brothers endured hard physical labor, he was exposed to musical influences from his fellow sharecroppers in singing and discovering traditional folk songs. At age 12, he was introduced to the harmonica.

In 1914 upon the outbreak of the First World War, Coleman joined the United States Army.

In 1922, Jaybird Coleman teamed up with the singer and guitarist Big Joe Williams in tours across Alabama.

In 1926, Coleman began recording. His records were met with commercial success. By the end of the 1940’s, Jaybird Coleman disappeared from the music scene. He died of cancer on Jan. 28, 1950 in Tuskegee Alabama.

Coleman’s Recordings like “No More Good Water” was unlike the kind of blues that you hear today. It didn’t have a whole lot of music. Just singing and harmonica, and the song was filled with words of feeling and experience. Things that probably actually happened.

Today in music, old songs are updated. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues. Today’s topic Jaybird Coleman.

Blues Music]]>2011920s,blues,countryblues,jaybirdcoleman,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taj-mahal-the-blues-can-be-spiritual-too-5-16-21-7-05-pm--44859681Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Song: Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Song by: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band featuring Taj Mahal
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Good evening! This Sunday evening I’m here to talk about a blues musician whose name is Taj Mahal. He plays the guitar, piano, banjo, harmonica, and many other instruments. This Sunday evening, you may be listening for the gospel but Taj Mahal knows about that too. There is one song that I have seen his name on as an arranger titled Will the Circle Be Unbroken. The song is by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band featuring Taj Mahal.

(Singing)

Mahal has done much to reshape the definition and scope of blues music over the course of his more than 50 year career by fusing it with nontraditional forms, including sounds from the Caribbean, Africa, India, Hawaii, and the South Pacific.

Mahal was born Henry Saint Claire Fredericks, Jr. on May 17, 1942, in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York. Growing up in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was raised in a musical environment: his mother was a member of a local gospel choir and his father, Henry Saint Claire Fredericks Sr., was an Afro-Caribbean jazz arranger and piano player. His family owned a shortwave radio which received music broadcasts from around the world, exposing him at an early age to world music. Today Taj Mahal is a blues musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and film composer.

You can hear all of Mahal’s music and albums on Spotify. Will The Circle Be Unbroken was just one of the songs that I wanted to share and point out that touched me. The blues can be spiritual too. I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to podcast and blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44859681Sun, 16 May 2021 23:32:02 +0000Gail NoblesKeyboard player: Gail Nobles Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Song: Will the Circle Be Unbroken Song by: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band featuring Taj Mahal Photo credit: By pixgremlin: http://www.aworan.com c/o Pix Gremlin - Taj Mahal, Usage: CC BY...Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Song: Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Song by: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band featuring Taj Mahal
Photo credit: By pixgremlin: http://www.aworan.com c/o Pix Gremlin - Taj Mahal,
Usage: CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3882087

Good evening! This Sunday evening I’m here to talk about a blues musician whose name is Taj Mahal. He plays the guitar, piano, banjo, harmonica, and many other instruments. This Sunday evening, you may be listening for the gospel but Taj Mahal knows about that too. There is one song that I have seen his name on as an arranger titled Will the Circle Be Unbroken. The song is by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band featuring Taj Mahal.

(Singing)

Mahal has done much to reshape the definition and scope of blues music over the course of his more than 50 year career by fusing it with nontraditional forms, including sounds from the Caribbean, Africa, India, Hawaii, and the South Pacific.

Mahal was born Henry Saint Claire Fredericks, Jr. on May 17, 1942, in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York. Growing up in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was raised in a musical environment: his mother was a member of a local gospel choir and his father, Henry Saint Claire Fredericks Sr., was an Afro-Caribbean jazz arranger and piano player. His family owned a shortwave radio which received music broadcasts from around the world, exposing him at an early age to world music. Today Taj Mahal is a blues musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and film composer.

You can hear all of Mahal’s music and albums on Spotify. Will The Circle Be Unbroken was just one of the songs that I wanted to share and point out that touched me. The blues can be spiritual too. I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to podcast and blues.

Blues Music]]>246blues,country,countryblues,folkmusic,music,nittygrittydirtband,tajmahal,worldmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sonny-green-is-crying-the-blues-5-16-21-2-32-pm--44855686Keyboard player: Gail Nobles

Sonny Green is Crying the Blues. Somebody please help the blind man standing on the corner. Somebody please bring find his woman.

Sonny Green. Found! One Soul Singer. Those are the big bold words I see written on his album. It is believed that he is one of the best soul singers alive. Sonny is Modern Day Soul Blues and he’s in his 70’s. He’s got to know a lot about the blues. It is said that he’s been singing since his teens in Louisiana. Sonny recorded a handful of sought after killer 45’s during the late 60’s and early 70’s. You should hear him now and hear what’s new. Sonny can tell a story and sing with a soulful voice.

If you’re looking for some good old modern day soul blues, you can check out Sonny's album on Spotify. He’s got some great songs on his album like Be Ever Wonderful, Are You Sure, Cupid Must Be Stupid, Back For A Taste of Your Love, Blind Man, and more.

Yes, Sonny Green is the blind man standing on the corner crying out blues. Do You see him? He don’t want no dollar. He want’s his little girl. That’s what makes him found. One soul singer he is. I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44855686Sun, 16 May 2021 18:40:57 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Keyboard player: Gail Nobles Sonny Green is Crying the Blues. Somebody please help the blind man standing on the corner. Somebody please bring find his woman. Sonny Green. Found! One Soul Singer. Those are the big bold...Keyboard player: Gail Nobles

Sonny Green is Crying the Blues. Somebody please help the blind man standing on the corner. Somebody please bring find his woman.

Sonny Green. Found! One Soul Singer. Those are the big bold words I see written on his album. It is believed that he is one of the best soul singers alive. Sonny is Modern Day Soul Blues and he’s in his 70’s. He’s got to know a lot about the blues. It is said that he’s been singing since his teens in Louisiana. Sonny recorded a handful of sought after killer 45’s during the late 60’s and early 70’s. You should hear him now and hear what’s new. Sonny can tell a story and sing with a soulful voice.

If you’re looking for some good old modern day soul blues, you can check out Sonny's album on Spotify. He’s got some great songs on his album like Be Ever Wonderful, Are You Sure, Cupid Must Be Stupid, Back For A Taste of Your Love, Blind Man, and more.

Yes, Sonny Green is the blind man standing on the corner crying out blues. Do You see him? He don’t want no dollar. He want’s his little girl. That’s what makes him found. One soul singer he is. I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>140blues,modernblues,music,sonnygreen,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lavern-baker-jim-dandy-4-22-21-6-26-pm--44444496
Now lets talk about Jim Dandy sometimes known as (Jim Dandy to the Rescue) It’s a song written by Lincoln Chase, and was first recorded by LaVern Baker in 1956. It reached the top of the R&B chart and #17 on the pop charts in the United States. It was named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and was ranked #352 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

The song is about a man name (Jim Dandy) who rescues women from improbable or impossible predicaments. It proved popular enough that Chase wrote a second song for Baker entitled "Jim Dandy Got Married.”

And you know what Jim Dandy means. It means a fine, outstanding, excellent person. I must say LaVern Baker was a beautiful, outstanding, and excellent singer on the label of Atlantic Records. Baker was born Delores Evans in Chicago.

You have been listening to podcast and blues. I’m your host Gail Nobles podcasting off for now.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44444496Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:41:54 +0000Gail NoblesI’m taking you back to the old blues. LaVern Baker was an R&B singer who had several hit records on the pop chart in the 1950s and early 1960s. Her most successful records were "Tweedle Dee" (1955), "Jim Dandy" (1956), and "I Cried a Tear" (1958)....
Now lets talk about Jim Dandy sometimes known as (Jim Dandy to the Rescue) It’s a song written by Lincoln Chase, and was first recorded by LaVern Baker in 1956. It reached the top of the R&B chart and #17 on the pop charts in the United States. It was named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and was ranked #352 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

The song is about a man name (Jim Dandy) who rescues women from improbable or impossible predicaments. It proved popular enough that Chase wrote a second song for Baker entitled "Jim Dandy Got Married.”

And you know what Jim Dandy means. It means a fine, outstanding, excellent person. I must say LaVern Baker was a beautiful, outstanding, and excellent singer on the label of Atlantic Records. Baker was born Delores Evans in Chicago.

You have been listening to podcast and blues. I’m your host Gail Nobles podcasting off for now.

Blues Music]]>1611950s,blues,lavernbaker,music,r&bfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-blues-4-20-21-6-29-pm--44413931Vocals by: Gail Nobles
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Blues! What is blues? Blues is emotion and soul to me. Podcast and Blues. I’m your host, Gail Nobles.

In the old days, the blues was sorrow. It meant being down and out. In music, we have heard the sad songs about being in love having so much trouble. Today, I can hardly tell what blues is in music. There are so many styles of music when it comes to the blues. When I think of the blues, I think of - of corse the blues musician and singer like BB King. And then I think of Otis Redding, Motown, and Star. Blues music has changed a lot over the years from the time of someone like BB King.

The Blues is feeling. The blues is how you feel. It doesn’t always mean sorrow and crying about a man or a woman. There’s happy blues and swinging blues too. (Singing)
When you sing happy, the horn, piano, and drums are happy too. The blues is whatever it means to you. Today’s topic … What is Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44413931Tue, 20 Apr 2021 23:00:32 +0000Gail NoblesMusic by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Pexels from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/girl-african-american-black-1866959/ Usage: Free image Blues! What is blues? Blues is emotion and soul to me. Podcast and Blues. I’m your...Vocals by: Gail Nobles
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Blues! What is blues? Blues is emotion and soul to me. Podcast and Blues. I’m your host, Gail Nobles.

In the old days, the blues was sorrow. It meant being down and out. In music, we have heard the sad songs about being in love having so much trouble. Today, I can hardly tell what blues is in music. There are so many styles of music when it comes to the blues. When I think of the blues, I think of - of corse the blues musician and singer like BB King. And then I think of Otis Redding, Motown, and Star. Blues music has changed a lot over the years from the time of someone like BB King.

The Blues is feeling. The blues is how you feel. It doesn’t always mean sorrow and crying about a man or a woman. There’s happy blues and swinging blues too. (Singing)
When you sing happy, the horn, piano, and drums are happy too. The blues is whatever it means to you. Today’s topic … What is Blues.

Blues Music]]>154blues,bluesmusic,music,rhythmandblues,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/calvin-richardson-harry-hippie-topic-3-7-21-8-28-pm--43782713Song by: Bobby Womack
Written by: Jim Ford

Cover version: Calvin Richardson
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Keyboard player: Gail Nobles
Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Calvin Richardson. In 2009, he was chosen to record a tribute album to Bobby Womack. (Singing)

Calvin Richardson sings Bobby Womack’s song Harry Hippie. He has the right voice for Bobby Womack’s songs. As I was saying in 2009, he was chosen to record a tribute album to Womack, which was coincided with Womack being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Grammy nominated album was entitled, Facts of Life: The Soul of Bobby Womack.

Calvin released his debut solo album Country Boy in 1999. He is also known by the nickname “Prince of Soul”. Richardson released a 2nd and 3rd album after that. He’s he guy to listen to if you appreciate real deep soul blues.

It was old-school artists that influenced Calvin like Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Same Cooke, and of course Bobby Womack. Old-school artists can really bring out the best in a singer, and I think that’s what happened to Calvin. You can learn from old-school. The old-school teaches what is missing today. When Calvin was chosen to make a tribute album to Bobby Womack, they chose the right guy. He has a lot of soul. We need more talent like Calvin Richardson. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues, and I’m Gail Nobles podcasting out for now.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43782713Mon, 08 Mar 2021 02:10:12 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Harry Hippie Song by: Bobby Womack Written by: Jim Ford Cover version: Calvin Richardson Photo credit: By Terrorfan - Own work, Usage: CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=100652216 Keyboard player: Gail Nobles...Song by: Bobby Womack
Written by: Jim Ford

Cover version: Calvin Richardson
Photo credit: By Terrorfan - Own work,
Usage: CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=100652216

Keyboard player: Gail Nobles
Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles

Today’s topic is Calvin Richardson. In 2009, he was chosen to record a tribute album to Bobby Womack. (Singing)

Calvin Richardson sings Bobby Womack’s song Harry Hippie. He has the right voice for Bobby Womack’s songs. As I was saying in 2009, he was chosen to record a tribute album to Womack, which was coincided with Womack being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Grammy nominated album was entitled, Facts of Life: The Soul of Bobby Womack.

Calvin released his debut solo album Country Boy in 1999. He is also known by the nickname “Prince of Soul”. Richardson released a 2nd and 3rd album after that. He’s he guy to listen to if you appreciate real deep soul blues.

It was old-school artists that influenced Calvin like Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Same Cooke, and of course Bobby Womack. Old-school artists can really bring out the best in a singer, and I think that’s what happened to Calvin. You can learn from old-school. The old-school teaches what is missing today. When Calvin was chosen to make a tribute album to Bobby Womack, they chose the right guy. He has a lot of soul. We need more talent like Calvin Richardson. You’re listening to Podcast and Blues, and I’m Gail Nobles podcasting out for now.

Blues Music]]>179blues,bobbywomack,calvinrichardson,music,r&b,soul,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christone-kingfish-ingram-3-2-21-4-58-pm--43710046Song by: Christone Kingfish Ingram
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Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboard player: Gail Nobles

Intro

Today’s topic is Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
We always dig back through records and think of artist such as BB King, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, and Howlin’ Wolfe when we think of the blues. We have the blues soul artist of yesterday, but we also have some modern blues soul artists of today like Kingfish.

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram was born Jan. 19, 1999. He is 22 years old today. He is a blues guitarist and singer from Clarksdale, Mississippi who became a well - known performer as a teenager. Kingfish has recorded with other artist such as Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, and Keb Mo.

When I saw Kingfish video “Fresh Out” (featuring Buddy Guy), I was blown away. Impressed. If you haven’t heard or seen Kingfish perform, you’ve got to hear him.

Kingfish became interested in the blues around age 5 when his father showed him a PBS documentary about Muddy Waters. He was taught how to play by Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry and Richard “Daddy Rich” Crisman at the arts and education program of the museum. Those two Gus taught him well.

Kingfish plays like a blues man that’s been playing the blues for years. If somebody would have blindfolded me from seeing his face, I would have thought he was at least fifty years of age singing and playing guitar. But he’s only 22.

You really should check out Kingfish at christonekingfishingram.com. Check out the info about his blues music awards, and his grammy nominated & Blues Music Award Winning Album available now.

Well, that’s it for today. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43710046Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:30:36 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Fresh Out Song by: Christone Kingfish Ingram Photo credit: By Rory Doyle - Own work, Usage CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79453502 Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Keyboard player: Gail Nobles Intro...Song by: Christone Kingfish Ingram
Photo credit: By Rory Doyle - Own work,
Usage CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79453502

Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Keyboard player: Gail Nobles

Intro

Today’s topic is Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
We always dig back through records and think of artist such as BB King, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, and Howlin’ Wolfe when we think of the blues. We have the blues soul artist of yesterday, but we also have some modern blues soul artists of today like Kingfish.

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram was born Jan. 19, 1999. He is 22 years old today. He is a blues guitarist and singer from Clarksdale, Mississippi who became a well - known performer as a teenager. Kingfish has recorded with other artist such as Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, and Keb Mo.

When I saw Kingfish video “Fresh Out” (featuring Buddy Guy), I was blown away. Impressed. If you haven’t heard or seen Kingfish perform, you’ve got to hear him.

Kingfish became interested in the blues around age 5 when his father showed him a PBS documentary about Muddy Waters. He was taught how to play by Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry and Richard “Daddy Rich” Crisman at the arts and education program of the museum. Those two Gus taught him well.

Kingfish plays like a blues man that’s been playing the blues for years. If somebody would have blindfolded me from seeing his face, I would have thought he was at least fifty years of age singing and playing guitar. But he’s only 22.

You really should check out Kingfish at christonekingfishingram.com. Check out the info about his blues music awards, and his grammy nominated & Blues Music Award Winning Album available now.

Well, that’s it for today. I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>176blues,bluesartists,bluesguitarist,bluessinger,christonekingfishingram,kingfish,music,rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ain-t-nothin-like-that-old-fashioned-blues-2-6-21-9-31-pm--43327334Podcast Theme Song By: Gail Nobles © 2021

Song: The Glory of Love
Song by: Otis Redding
Photo credit: Public Domain

Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm Gail Nobles, and I was just thinking today. There ain't nothing like that old fashioned blues.

(Singing) What are they singing about today?
Ain't nothin' like that old fashioned blues.
What are they giving from the heart today?
Ain't nothin' like that old fashioned blues.
Ain't nothin' like that old fashioned blues.

I think about all of the old legends that have passed and gone. Music is not the same without them. They wrote and sang and played music from the heart. Otis Redding told us what to do.

(Singing) Sigh a little
Cry a little
And let that wind just blow right on by a little, yea.
That's the story of
That's the glory of love

Otis lived his words and was able to record them and put them into songs. Today it's all about throwing words together. It's like there's no life behind the words. There's no real pain and heartache to be able to add feeling. When you've actually lived something, it's easier to write and express it. Songs aren't always easy to write. I think the more you love and learn about life, the more great songs can be written. The more singers can sing. But you know, that's just may opinion. It can be fact. The legends did not become legends for nothing. They had charisma.

I'm Gail Nobles and todays topic old fashioned blues. (singing)
Ain't nothing like that old fashioned blues by Gail Nobles © 2021.
You're listening to Podcast and Blues

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43327334Sun, 07 Feb 2021 03:16:10 +0000Gail NoblesPodcast Theme Song: Ain't Nothing Like That Old Fashioned Blues Podcast Theme Song By: Gail Nobles © 2021 Song: The Glory of Love Song by: Otis Redding Photo credit: Public Domain Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm Gail Nobles,...Podcast Theme Song By: Gail Nobles © 2021

Song: The Glory of Love
Song by: Otis Redding
Photo credit: Public Domain

Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues. I'm Gail Nobles, and I was just thinking today. There ain't nothing like that old fashioned blues.

(Singing) What are they singing about today?
Ain't nothin' like that old fashioned blues.
What are they giving from the heart today?
Ain't nothin' like that old fashioned blues.
Ain't nothin' like that old fashioned blues.

I think about all of the old legends that have passed and gone. Music is not the same without them. They wrote and sang and played music from the heart. Otis Redding told us what to do.

(Singing) Sigh a little
Cry a little
And let that wind just blow right on by a little, yea.
That's the story of
That's the glory of love

Otis lived his words and was able to record them and put them into songs. Today it's all about throwing words together. It's like there's no life behind the words. There's no real pain and heartache to be able to add feeling. When you've actually lived something, it's easier to write and express it. Songs aren't always easy to write. I think the more you love and learn about life, the more great songs can be written. The more singers can sing. But you know, that's just may opinion. It can be fact. The legends did not become legends for nothing. They had charisma.

I'm Gail Nobles and todays topic old fashioned blues. (singing)
Ain't nothing like that old fashioned blues by Gail Nobles © 2021.
You're listening to Podcast and Blues

Blues Music]]>219blues,music,otisredding,r&b,soul,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billy-jones-come-back-tonight-1-12-21-11-12-am--42901604Song by: Billy Jones
Downloaded from: https://www.tribeofnoise.com/billyjonesbluez
Usage: CC 4.0 BY-SHARE ALIKE -- Original artist: billyjonesbluez -- Music available on tribeofnoise.com -- ID: 9125
Photo credit: Billy Jones

Good evening! I'm Gail Nobles
It's time for Funk & Blues & Southern Soul .... R&B
Whatever you want to call it, Jones has got it.
So how are y'all doing out there? Are you waiting for a lover to come back home? Well, this song's for you.

To hear more of Billy Jones Bluez, go to tribeofnoise.com/billjonesbluez

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42901604Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:26:15 +0000Gail NoblesTitle: Billy Jones Blues _ Come Back Tonight Song by: Billy Jones Downloaded from: https://www.tribeofnoise.com/billyjonesbluez Usage: CC 4.0 BY-SHARE ALIKE -- Original artist: billyjonesbluez -- Music available on tribeofnoise.com -- ID: 9125...Song by: Billy Jones
Downloaded from: https://www.tribeofnoise.com/billyjonesbluez
Usage: CC 4.0 BY-SHARE ALIKE -- Original artist: billyjonesbluez -- Music available on tribeofnoise.com -- ID: 9125
Photo credit: Billy Jones

Good evening! I'm Gail Nobles
It's time for Funk & Blues & Southern Soul .... R&B
Whatever you want to call it, Jones has got it.
So how are y'all doing out there? Are you waiting for a lover to come back home? Well, this song's for you.

To hear more of Billy Jones Bluez, go to tribeofnoise.com/billjonesbluez

Blues Music]]>176billyjonesband,billyjonesbluez,blues,funkblues,music,r&b,southernsoulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cry-of-the-blues-covid-1-9-21-8-15-pm--42863776Keyboard player by: GailNobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Voice actor: Gail Nobles

Photo Credit: By Ronzoni - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40220633

Cry of the Blues/COVID

Announcer: Good evening. I’m Gail Nobles, and I’m thinking about the artists we love. I’m thinking about BB King.

Actor: I look at the world and the thrill is gone.

Announcer: If you didn’t know what the blues was before, you know what it is now in COVID 2021.

Actor: I’m just a blues boy. Now you understand. Trying to get away from COVID.

Announcer: As far as soul blues is concerned, it’s about life. The cry of the blues.

Singing: COVID leave me
COVID leave me
COViD leave me
And now you understand the blues.

Announcer: Reminds me of a legend. BB said …..

Actor: I like to live the love that I sing about.

Announcer: BB King was about love and I can imagine … only imagine what he would be singing about today. There's a cry in the blues. There's a call in the blues and now we understand.

(Singing)

Reminds me of a legend.

You have been listening to Podcast and Blues. Cry of the Blues/COVID by Gail Nobles © 2021

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42863776Sun, 10 Jan 2021 01:44:32 +0000Gail NoblesSong and Story by: Gail Nobles © 2021 Keyboard player by: GailNobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Voice actor: Gail Nobles Photo Credit: By Ronzoni - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40220633 Cry of the...Keyboard player by: GailNobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Voice actor: Gail Nobles

Photo Credit: By Ronzoni - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40220633

Cry of the Blues/COVID

Announcer: Good evening. I’m Gail Nobles, and I’m thinking about the artists we love. I’m thinking about BB King.

Actor: I look at the world and the thrill is gone.

Announcer: If you didn’t know what the blues was before, you know what it is now in COVID 2021.

Actor: I’m just a blues boy. Now you understand. Trying to get away from COVID.

Announcer: As far as soul blues is concerned, it’s about life. The cry of the blues.

Singing: COVID leave me
COVID leave me
COViD leave me
And now you understand the blues.

Announcer: Reminds me of a legend. BB said …..

Actor: I like to live the love that I sing about.

Announcer: BB King was about love and I can imagine … only imagine what he would be singing about today. There's a cry in the blues. There's a call in the blues and now we understand.

(Singing)

Reminds me of a legend.

You have been listening to Podcast and Blues. Cry of the Blues/COVID by Gail Nobles © 2021

Blues Music]]>121bbking,blues,blueslegends,music,rhythm&blues,soulblues,tributesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-burks-11-23-20-10-58-pm--42132649Music by: Gail Nobles
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Hi, I'm Gail Nobles, and today's topic is Michael Burks. Michael Burks was an electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his tracks, "Everybody's Got Their Hand Out", "I Smell Smoke", and "Hard Come, Easy Go". ... (singing)

Michael worked with Johnnie Taylor. Burks was known as "Iron Man" for his energetic and passion filled performances on stage. He was nominated five times for a Blues Music Award, and in 2004, Living Blues presented him with the Critics' Award for Best Guitarist.

Burks was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and had a musical heritage. His father played the bass guitar, and performed with Sonny Boy Williamson II, and his grandfather played in a delta blues style.

The minute I heard Michael Burks sing, I loved his voice. He reminded me of BB King with his style. I love the way he sung Sara Smile. I'm Gail Nobles and you're listening to Podcast and Blues. Today's topic is Michael Burks.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42132649Tue, 24 Nov 2020 04:25:05 +0000Gail NoblesPodcast vocals: Gail Nobles Music by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Michael_Burks_in_Iceland.jpg#/media/File:Michael_Burks_in_Iceland.jpg Hi, I'm Gail Nobles, and today's topic is Michael Burks. Michael Burks...Music by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Michael_Burks_in_Iceland.jpg#/media/File:Michael_Burks_in_Iceland.jpg

Hi, I'm Gail Nobles, and today's topic is Michael Burks. Michael Burks was an electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his tracks, "Everybody's Got Their Hand Out", "I Smell Smoke", and "Hard Come, Easy Go". ... (singing)

Michael worked with Johnnie Taylor. Burks was known as "Iron Man" for his energetic and passion filled performances on stage. He was nominated five times for a Blues Music Award, and in 2004, Living Blues presented him with the Critics' Award for Best Guitarist.

Burks was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and had a musical heritage. His father played the bass guitar, and performed with Sonny Boy Williamson II, and his grandfather played in a delta blues style.

The minute I heard Michael Burks sing, I loved his voice. He reminded me of BB King with his style. I love the way he sung Sara Smile. I'm Gail Nobles and you're listening to Podcast and Blues. Today's topic is Michael Burks.

Blues Music]]>142blues,electricblues,legends,michaelburks,music,soulblues,soulbluesguitaristfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peggy-scott-jo-jo-benson-magic-fingers-11-20-20-6-07-pm--42083328Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Song by: Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson
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Like Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Peggy Scott Adams and Jo Jo Benson were a great singing duo in soul blues. In the 60's, Peggy Scott teamed with Jo Jo Benson to record 3 million selling songs.

One of my favorite songs from the duo is Magic Fingers. It's an uplifting song with a story. I like the song because it makes you listen to a story about coming trouble, and then things take a turn for the better. The song Magic Fingers doesn't explain who the magic fingers are. The words are left to the listeners to determine what magic fingers may mean to them.

The song is always brand new because it tells a story about people his very day like the day it was written in the 1960's. To hear the original song by Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson, go to Spotify.com. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42083328Fri, 20 Nov 2020 23:31:46 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Song by: Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson Photo Credit: https://archive.org/details/cd_the-best-of-peggy-scott-jo-jo-benson_peggy-scott-and-jo-jo-benson Usage of photo: Fair use Like Marvin Gaye and...Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles
Song by: Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson
Photo Credit: https://archive.org/details/cd_the-best-of-peggy-scott-jo-jo-benson_peggy-scott-and-jo-jo-benson
Usage of photo: Fair use

Like Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Peggy Scott Adams and Jo Jo Benson were a great singing duo in soul blues. In the 60's, Peggy Scott teamed with Jo Jo Benson to record 3 million selling songs.

One of my favorite songs from the duo is Magic Fingers. It's an uplifting song with a story. I like the song because it makes you listen to a story about coming trouble, and then things take a turn for the better. The song Magic Fingers doesn't explain who the magic fingers are. The words are left to the listeners to determine what magic fingers may mean to them.

The song is always brand new because it tells a story about people his very day like the day it was written in the 1960's. To hear the original song by Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson, go to Spotify.com. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>152blues,jojobenson,music,peggyscott,peggyscottadams,soul,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/admiral-bob-free-music-and-free-beer-10-3-20-9-34-pm--41284821Song by: Unreal_DM (ft. Admiral Bob, Sackjo22)
Unreal DM’s remix of Admiral Bob’s bluesy theme song for the “Free Music & Free Beer"

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Photo credit: Admiral Bob

Hello! How are you doing out there tonight! It's been a crazy and sad year for the blues. That's why it's time for Admiral Bob's exciting theme song "Free Music & Free Beer" on the Podcast and Blues audio station ......

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41284821Sun, 04 Oct 2020 02:28:13 +0000Gail NoblesTitle: Free Music and Free Beer Song by: Unreal_DM (ft. Admiral Bob, Sackjo22) Unreal DM’s remix of Admiral Bob’s bluesy theme song for the “Free Music & Free Beer" Usage: 2012 unreal_dm Licensed to the public under...Song by: Unreal_DM (ft. Admiral Bob, Sackjo22)
Unreal DM’s remix of Admiral Bob’s bluesy theme song for the “Free Music & Free Beer"

Usage: 2012 unreal_dm Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Verify at http://ccmixter.org/files/unreal_dm/38156

Photo credit: Admiral Bob

Hello! How are you doing out there tonight! It's been a crazy and sad year for the blues. That's why it's time for Admiral Bob's exciting theme song "Free Music & Free Beer" on the Podcast and Blues audio station ......

Blues Music]]>194admiralbob,blues,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bigg-robb-southern-soul-9-2-20-6-00-pm--40660695Podcast Theme by: Gail Nobles
Photo Credit: Bigg Robb
Usage: Fair Use

Bigg Robb started in the music industry as a teenager disc jockey at a small radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the late 70's. Through the early 80's he stayed in radio, focusing on soul and funk artists such as Bootsy Collins, Midnight Star, Zapp, and other greats of the era, often interviewing them on his shows. Robb would hang out with the soul and funk stars in recording studios. A man by the name of Roger Troutman, a member of his band Zapp encouraged Robb to record his own music.

Today, Bigg Robb is recording his own music. He has recorded some great Southern Soul music. Robb has recorded a lot of music. He's available on Spotify. If you haven't heard Bigg Robb, and if you love Southern Soul, you've got to hear him. Again, you can hear him on Spotify.com. I'm Gail Nobles. This is Podcast and Blues, and today's topic is Big Robb.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40660695Wed, 02 Sep 2020 22:37:06 +0000Gail NoblesBigg Robb - Southern Soul Podcast Theme by: Gail Nobles Photo Credit: Bigg Robb Usage: Fair Use Bigg Robb started in the music industry as a teenager disc jockey at a small radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the late 70's. Through the early...Podcast Theme by: Gail Nobles
Photo Credit: Bigg Robb
Usage: Fair Use

Bigg Robb started in the music industry as a teenager disc jockey at a small radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the late 70's. Through the early 80's he stayed in radio, focusing on soul and funk artists such as Bootsy Collins, Midnight Star, Zapp, and other greats of the era, often interviewing them on his shows. Robb would hang out with the soul and funk stars in recording studios. A man by the name of Roger Troutman, a member of his band Zapp encouraged Robb to record his own music.

Today, Bigg Robb is recording his own music. He has recorded some great Southern Soul music. Robb has recorded a lot of music. He's available on Spotify. If you haven't heard Bigg Robb, and if you love Southern Soul, you've got to hear him. Again, you can hear him on Spotify.com. I'm Gail Nobles. This is Podcast and Blues, and today's topic is Big Robb.

Blues Music]]>154biggrobb,blues,rhythmandblues,southernsoulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-57-rosco-and-willie-8-14-20-1-19-pm--40325533Story by: Gail Nobles
Podcast theme: Blues 57 by Gail Nobles
Art by: Gail Nobles

It all started with two guys named Rosco and Willie. They brought back real music into their community. There wasn't much going on and times were tough. People were trying to make it. Rosco and Willie had just got out of the military. They were like brothers. Rosco was short and Willie was tall. Rosco and Willie started a radio show called Blues 57.

Willie: Rosco! What you got in that shed? It looks like a big old barn house back there. Got an upstairs too. What's in there!

Rosco: Ain't nothing in there man but a lot of old 45's and albums. It's where I hang out when I get the blues.

Willie: Is that right? 45's and albums? The blues? Wait a minute now Rosco! What have we been trying to do?

Rosco: We've been trying to start our own business.

Willie: Well that old shed you got could be our start. We could make it our own radio station.

Rosco: I don't know about that Willie.

Willie: C'mon now man! Think about our community. Ain't a lot going on for the African Americans right now. Think about it. Think about our culture. And music has died! We could be the outlet to reach our community. We could have big entertainers on our show. Little ones too. We got people right here in the community with talent.

Rosco: Yea, we could have something for the church. We could play Spirituals and Rhythm and Blues. I've got all kinds of records in that shed. People still love the old music too.

Willie: Well, let's get started man. All we need is some radio equipment. And we can call our show Blues 57 because anyone that's trying to be heard is gonna fly high.

Rosco: And we can call the radio WRBS.

Willie: What that stand for Rosco?

Rosco: Willi Rosco Blues Station. Now where we gonna get that equipment from?

Willie and Rosco got their radio equipment little bit by little bit. They kept working on their dream and soon they were on the air.

Willie: Rosco, I think we're on the air.

Rosco: We can't have no static now Willie.

Willie: This is Willie and Rosco on WRBS.

You're listening to Podcast and Blues Audio Station GN by Gail Nobles. Copyright © 2020

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40325533Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:15:19 +0000Gail NoblesStory: Blues 57- Rosco and Willie Story by: Gail Nobles Podcast theme: Blues 57 by Gail Nobles Art by: Gail Nobles It all started with two guys named Rosco and Willie. They brought back real music into their community. There wasn't much going on...Story by: Gail Nobles
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Art by: Gail Nobles

It all started with two guys named Rosco and Willie. They brought back real music into their community. There wasn't much going on and times were tough. People were trying to make it. Rosco and Willie had just got out of the military. They were like brothers. Rosco was short and Willie was tall. Rosco and Willie started a radio show called Blues 57.

Willie: Rosco! What you got in that shed? It looks like a big old barn house back there. Got an upstairs too. What's in there!

Rosco: Ain't nothing in there man but a lot of old 45's and albums. It's where I hang out when I get the blues.

Willie: Is that right? 45's and albums? The blues? Wait a minute now Rosco! What have we been trying to do?

Rosco: We've been trying to start our own business.

Willie: Well that old shed you got could be our start. We could make it our own radio station.

Rosco: I don't know about that Willie.

Willie: C'mon now man! Think about our community. Ain't a lot going on for the African Americans right now. Think about it. Think about our culture. And music has died! We could be the outlet to reach our community. We could have big entertainers on our show. Little ones too. We got people right here in the community with talent.

Rosco: Yea, we could have something for the church. We could play Spirituals and Rhythm and Blues. I've got all kinds of records in that shed. People still love the old music too.

Willie: Well, let's get started man. All we need is some radio equipment. And we can call our show Blues 57 because anyone that's trying to be heard is gonna fly high.

Rosco: And we can call the radio WRBS.

Willie: What that stand for Rosco?

Rosco: Willi Rosco Blues Station. Now where we gonna get that equipment from?

Willie and Rosco got their radio equipment little bit by little bit. They kept working on their dream and soon they were on the air.

Willie: Rosco, I think we're on the air.

Rosco: We can't have no static now Willie.

Willie: This is Willie and Rosco on WRBS.

You're listening to Podcast and Blues Audio Station GN by Gail Nobles. Copyright © 2020

Blues Music]]>233blues,bluesstories,musicstories,rhythm&blues,storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prison-song-old-alabama-5-2-20-3-00-pm--26581056Usage: Public Domain
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Good evening. Today's topic is prison blues. Work songs that the chain gang sang.

A chain gang is a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form of punishment. Such punishment might include repairing buildings, building roads, or clearing land.

The song I'm about to play is a negro prison song from The Mississippi State Penitentiary called "Old Alabama". This is a historical recording from Parchman Farm 1947 Recorded by Dr. Harry Oster

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26581056Sat, 02 May 2020 19:09:08 +0000Gail NoblesSong Title: Old Alabama Usage: Public Domain https://archive.org/details/negroprisonsongs/OldAlabama.wav Good evening. Today's topic is prison blues. Work songs that the chain gang sang. A chain gang is a group of prisoners chained together...Usage: Public Domain
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Good evening. Today's topic is prison blues. Work songs that the chain gang sang.

A chain gang is a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form of punishment. Such punishment might include repairing buildings, building roads, or clearing land.

The song I'm about to play is a negro prison song from The Mississippi State Penitentiary called "Old Alabama". This is a historical recording from Parchman Farm 1947 Recorded by Dr. Harry Oster

Blues Music]]>217histoicalrecordings,music,prisonblues,worksongsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddy-guy-junior-wells-interview-4-13-20-8-03-pm--25428691Interview by: Peter Stone Brown
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Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25428691Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:22:47 +0000Gail NoblesTitle: Buddy Guy + Junior Wells Interview by: Peter Stone Brown Downloaded from: https://archive.org/details/PeterStoneBrownInterviews/BuddyGuyJuniorWells.wav Usage: Public Domain Mark 1.0 Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org Usage: Fair use...Interview by: Peter Stone Brown
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Blues Music]]>736blues,buddyguy,juniorwells,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dellie-hoskie-making-it-on-my-own-3-10-20-7-13-pm--23730095By: Dellie Hoskie
CC 4.0 BY-SHARE ALIKE -- Original artist: delliehoskie
-- Music available on tribeofnoise.com
https://www.tribeofnoise.com/delliehoskie

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23730095Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:19:49 +0000Gail NoblesTitle: Making It On My Own By: Dellie Hoskie CC 4.0 BY-SHARE ALIKE -- Original artist: delliehoskie -- Music available on tribeofnoise.com https://www.tribeofnoise.com/delliehoskieBy: Dellie Hoskie
CC 4.0 BY-SHARE ALIKE -- Original artist: delliehoskie
-- Music available on tribeofnoise.com
https://www.tribeofnoise.com/delliehoskie

Blues Music]]>248blues,delliehoskie,music,rhythm&bluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snowflake-a-foolish-game-1-13-20-2-55-pm--21650337Song by: Snowflake
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Hello Everyone! I'm Gail Nobles and I hope you're enjoying Podcast and Blues. Before I get started, I would like to say that there are different categories of blues. There is Country Blues, Chicago Blues, Soul Blues, and all types of blues.

I remember when I first heard the music artist Sheryl Crow singing, "All I Wanna Do Is Have Some Fun". When I first heard that song, it sounded like a country and blues song to me. The way she plays her guitar and the way she tells her story in a a song.

Here's a blues song by a music artist named Snowflake. Her song is titled, "A Foolish Game". It's a timeless blues classic featuring Admiral Bob. ....

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21650337Mon, 13 Jan 2020 20:10:43 +0000Gail NoblesSong Title: A Foolish Game (ft. Admiral Bob) Song by: Snowflake Downloaded from: http://ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/46164 Usage: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Photo Credit: Snowflake Hello Everyone! I'm Gail Nobles and I hope...Song by: Snowflake
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Hello Everyone! I'm Gail Nobles and I hope you're enjoying Podcast and Blues. Before I get started, I would like to say that there are different categories of blues. There is Country Blues, Chicago Blues, Soul Blues, and all types of blues.

I remember when I first heard the music artist Sheryl Crow singing, "All I Wanna Do Is Have Some Fun". When I first heard that song, it sounded like a country and blues song to me. The way she plays her guitar and the way she tells her story in a a song.

Here's a blues song by a music artist named Snowflake. Her song is titled, "A Foolish Game". It's a timeless blues classic featuring Admiral Bob. ....

Blues Music]]>252blues,bluesmusic,music,snowflakefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ida-cox-so-soon-this-morning-1-8-20-10-33-pm--21495058Title: So Soon This Morning
Cox, Ida 1923 24 Volume 2 11 Blues Ain't Nothin Else But
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Voice actor as Ida Cox: Gail Nobles
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Ida Cox was a singer best known for her blues performances and recordings. She was billed as "The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues". Ida Cox recorded during 1923-1929.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21495058Thu, 09 Jan 2020 03:55:16 +0000Gail NoblesSong by: Ida Cox Title: So Soon This Morning Cox, Ida 1923 24 Volume 2 11 Blues Ain't Nothin Else But Downloaded from: Archive.org Usage: Public Domain...Title: So Soon This Morning
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Voice actor as Ida Cox: Gail Nobles
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Ida Cox was a singer best known for her blues performances and recordings. She was billed as "The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues". Ida Cox recorded during 1923-1929.

Blues Music]]>190blues,idacox,music,musiccommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-queenie-lyons-on-the-fox-list-12-8-19-10-22-pm--20590079Song: Daddy's House
Song by: Marie Queenie Lyons
Keyboard and Vocals: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Google Images

Cassie CJ Fox is so lucky. She can play all those great soul blues songs. I'm not allowed to play the songs. So I have to make bells and whistle sounds, and sing a little bit so you can know the tune. That's one difference between podcasting and radio. I don't believe that either one of them is easy to do.

Today I heard Cassie playing a song I've never heard. It's a song by an artist name Marie Queenie Lyons. The title of the song is, "Daddy's House. Marie is the Queen of Ashtabula soul and funk. Ashtabula is a city in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Marie started performing as a teen in local clubs. James Brown got her connected with King Records. After just one album (Soul Fever), Marie Queenie Lyons vanished. I'm hoping she's somewhere enjoying her life and doing well.

I'm glad Cassie CJ Fox played Marie's song today. The song Stay Away From Daddy's House is a song about somebody's life out there. Cassie plays real music. From 3 to 6 PM, you can hear Cassie CJ Fox on ourgenerationradio.com. Soul of the Blues on Sundays.

I'm Gail Nobles and today you have heard the tune of a song that is on the Fox list on Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20590079Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:56:10 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Song: Daddy's House Song by: Marie Queenie Lyons Keyboard and Vocals: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Google Images Cassie CJ Fox is so lucky. She can play all those great soul blues songs. I'm not allowed to play the songs. So...Song: Daddy's House
Song by: Marie Queenie Lyons
Keyboard and Vocals: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Google Images

Cassie CJ Fox is so lucky. She can play all those great soul blues songs. I'm not allowed to play the songs. So I have to make bells and whistle sounds, and sing a little bit so you can know the tune. That's one difference between podcasting and radio. I don't believe that either one of them is easy to do.

Today I heard Cassie playing a song I've never heard. It's a song by an artist name Marie Queenie Lyons. The title of the song is, "Daddy's House. Marie is the Queen of Ashtabula soul and funk. Ashtabula is a city in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Marie started performing as a teen in local clubs. James Brown got her connected with King Records. After just one album (Soul Fever), Marie Queenie Lyons vanished. I'm hoping she's somewhere enjoying her life and doing well.

I'm glad Cassie CJ Fox played Marie's song today. The song Stay Away From Daddy's House is a song about somebody's life out there. Cassie plays real music. From 3 to 6 PM, you can hear Cassie CJ Fox on ourgenerationradio.com. Soul of the Blues on Sundays.

I'm Gail Nobles and today you have heard the tune of a song that is on the Fox list on Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>172funk,mariequennielyons,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossroads-blues-film-by-john-doe-10-20-19-2-01-pm--19600283Film by: John Doe
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Today on Podcast and Blues, I'm going to play a musical movie titled "Crossroads Blues". It is based on the legends of the black guitarist Robert Johnson who died mysteriously in 1938. Its a pact with the devil there. One night, at the crossroads, a man forces the fate and sells his soul to the devil in exchange for glory. The fame arrives fast, but it contains a curse. Robert Johnson dies after the recording of 29 songs. The legend says that there would be a thirtieth place. Whoever will find it will become immensely rich and will release Johnson of his pact. Crossroads Blues by John Doe coming up next....

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19600283Sun, 20 Oct 2019 18:50:48 +0000Gail NoblesCROSSROADS BLUES Film by: John Doe Usage: Attribution 3.0 Downloaded from: Archive.org https://archive.org/details/Crossroads_french_documentary_on_Robert_Johnson Photo Credit: Wikipedia.org Usage: Fairuse Today on Podcast and Blues, I'm...Film by: John Doe
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Today on Podcast and Blues, I'm going to play a musical movie titled "Crossroads Blues". It is based on the legends of the black guitarist Robert Johnson who died mysteriously in 1938. Its a pact with the devil there. One night, at the crossroads, a man forces the fate and sells his soul to the devil in exchange for glory. The fame arrives fast, but it contains a curse. Robert Johnson dies after the recording of 29 songs. The legend says that there would be a thirtieth place. Whoever will find it will become immensely rich and will release Johnson of his pact. Crossroads Blues by John Doe coming up next....

Blues Music]]>5768bluesmusic,films,johndoe,musicals,robertjohnsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/muddy-waters-interview-by-peter-stone-brown-10-19-19-5-42-pm--19589595Interview by: Peter Stone Brown
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Coming up next is a Peter Stone Brown interview with Muddy Waters. Peter was a singer, songwriter, and freelance writer. He was a music editor for Philadelphia alternative weekly, and hosted radio shows. He wrote for CounterPunch and Muddy Waters Magazine and contributed to Gadfly and Bobdylon.com. Peter died on October 5th 2019. He left us with interviews with musicians like Muddy Waters.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19589595Sat, 19 Oct 2019 21:58:11 +0000Gail NoblesMuddy Waters Interview 31 July 1978 - 08:46 Interview by: Peter Stone Brown Downloaded from: Archive.org https://archive.org/details/PeterStoneBrownInterviews/Muddywaters.wav Usage: Public Domain Photo Credit: Lionel Decoster - Own work...Interview by: Peter Stone Brown
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Coming up next is a Peter Stone Brown interview with Muddy Waters. Peter was a singer, songwriter, and freelance writer. He was a music editor for Philadelphia alternative weekly, and hosted radio shows. He wrote for CounterPunch and Muddy Waters Magazine and contributed to Gadfly and Bobdylon.com. Peter died on October 5th 2019. He left us with interviews with musicians like Muddy Waters.

Blues Music]]>575blues,muddywaters,music,musicianinterviews,musicnews,peterstonebrownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mud-morganfield-10-3-19-11-37-pm--19348825Music arranged by: Gail Nobles
Podcast theme song: Mud Morganfield
Song by: Gail Nobles © 2019
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(Singing)

Some legends are living through their children like Muddy Waters. You can hear him in his son's singing voice who's name is Mud Morganfield. Mr. Morganfield said that when he's up on stage, he always feels his pops is there with him.

Mud Morganfield made an album performing several Muddy Water Songs. The name of the album is titled, For Pops: A Tribute to Muddy Waters. In May 2015, his album won a Blues Music Award in the Traditional Blues Album Category.

Mr. Morganfield carries on, and not only does he keep his father's music alive, but he keeps the blues music alive as himself. He's Mud Morganfield. You've heard his father Muddy Waters, and now you can hear the son. For those of you that do not know the father can know the son and what real blues music is all about.

Like Mud Morganfield, you can keep on living this life that teaches a song. A song about ups and a song about downs. Stick around with Mud Morganfield. The waters won't always be unclear. Keep on moving. Don't let the puddles of life get you down. As you walk through, keep singing the Blues with Mud Morganfield.

To learn more about Mud Morganfield, go to mudmorganfieldblues.com.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19348825Fri, 04 Oct 2019 03:56:28 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Music arranged by: Gail Nobles Podcast theme song: Mud Morganfield Song by: Gail Nobles © 2019 Photo Credit: Mud Morganfield Usage: CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia.com (Singing) Some legends are living through their children...Music arranged by: Gail Nobles
Podcast theme song: Mud Morganfield
Song by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Photo Credit: Mud Morganfield
Usage: CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia.com

(Singing)

Some legends are living through their children like Muddy Waters. You can hear him in his son's singing voice who's name is Mud Morganfield. Mr. Morganfield said that when he's up on stage, he always feels his pops is there with him.

Mud Morganfield made an album performing several Muddy Water Songs. The name of the album is titled, For Pops: A Tribute to Muddy Waters. In May 2015, his album won a Blues Music Award in the Traditional Blues Album Category.

Mr. Morganfield carries on, and not only does he keep his father's music alive, but he keeps the blues music alive as himself. He's Mud Morganfield. You've heard his father Muddy Waters, and now you can hear the son. For those of you that do not know the father can know the son and what real blues music is all about.

Like Mud Morganfield, you can keep on living this life that teaches a song. A song about ups and a song about downs. Stick around with Mud Morganfield. The waters won't always be unclear. Keep on moving. Don't let the puddles of life get you down. As you walk through, keep singing the Blues with Mud Morganfield.

To learn more about Mud Morganfield, go to mudmorganfieldblues.com.

Blues Music]]>191bluesmusic,muddywaters,mudmorganfield,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-daddy-cade-10-1-19-10-28-pm--19316791Podcast Theme: Big Daddy Cade
By Gail Nobles © 2019
Art by: Gail Nobles
Keyboard player: Gail Nobles
Applause: https://www.freesfx.co.uk

Billy "Big Daddy" Cade played all over the country at festivals and concerts. He is a BB King Tribute Artist and sounds a lot like the king. Mr. Cade has performed as himself and as B.B. King playing the blues. He's a great guitarist.

Cade has a wife name Bootsy because she owns so many boots, and she performs with Cade according to the news. Big Daddy Cade has his own name, but he has the looks, voice, and guitar style like BB King. If you watch him on stage, you may forget that he's Daddy Cade while you are reminded of BB King.

If you have never seen Big Daddy Cade perform, you can find the video, "BB King Tribute with Big Daddy Cade and Charles Tuna Dennis at Biscuits and Blues" on Youtube. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19316791Wed, 02 Oct 2019 02:43:46 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Podcast Theme: Big Daddy Cade By Gail Nobles © 2019 Art by: Gail Nobles Keyboard player: Gail Nobles Applause: https://www.freesfx.co.uk Billy "Big Daddy" Cade played all over the country at festivals and concerts. He is...Podcast Theme: Big Daddy Cade
By Gail Nobles © 2019
Art by: Gail Nobles
Keyboard player: Gail Nobles
Applause: https://www.freesfx.co.uk

Billy "Big Daddy" Cade played all over the country at festivals and concerts. He is a BB King Tribute Artist and sounds a lot like the king. Mr. Cade has performed as himself and as B.B. King playing the blues. He's a great guitarist.

Cade has a wife name Bootsy because she owns so many boots, and she performs with Cade according to the news. Big Daddy Cade has his own name, but he has the looks, voice, and guitar style like BB King. If you watch him on stage, you may forget that he's Daddy Cade while you are reminded of BB King.

If you have never seen Big Daddy Cade perform, you can find the video, "BB King Tribute with Big Daddy Cade and Charles Tuna Dennis at Biscuits and Blues" on Youtube. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>237bbking,bigdaddycade,bluesmusic,music,tribute,tributeartistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-and-blues-gary-clark-jr-9-23-19-7-56-pm--19205683https://www.flickr.com/photos/alizetranphoto/9681428906/
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Gary Lee Clark Jr. .. born Feb 15, 1984. ...age 35. Gary is a musician from Austin, Texas. He is best known for his fusion of blues, rock, and soul music with elements of hip hop. He has shared the stage with Eric Clapton, BB King, and the Rolling Stones. His new album "This Land" was released on Feb. 22, 2019. In 2014, Gary was awarded a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B performance for the song "Please Come Home".

Gary Clark Jr. seems to love singing the blues, and I like hearing him sing the blues. He had sung a song called "Next door Neighbor Blues" on Mahogany Session. He tapped his feet and played the guitar.

Singing: "Got a call from my neighbor this morning. Told me my baby was gone." And the guitar goes.....

Gary is a wonderful guitar player. He began playing guitar at the age of 12. According to his bio, he observed the mastery of Curtis Mayfield, Miles Davis, and Hendrix. To find out more about Gary Clark Jr., go to garyclarkjr.com.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19205683Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:24:57 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto credit: Alize Tran - https://www.flickr.com/photos/alizetranphoto/9681428906/ Usage: CC BY 2.0/Wikipedia.com Gary Lee Clark Jr. .. born Feb 15, 1984. ...age 35. Gary is a musician from Austin, Texas. He is best known for his fusion of blues,...https://www.flickr.com/photos/alizetranphoto/9681428906/
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Gary Lee Clark Jr. .. born Feb 15, 1984. ...age 35. Gary is a musician from Austin, Texas. He is best known for his fusion of blues, rock, and soul music with elements of hip hop. He has shared the stage with Eric Clapton, BB King, and the Rolling Stones. His new album "This Land" was released on Feb. 22, 2019. In 2014, Gary was awarded a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B performance for the song "Please Come Home".

Gary Clark Jr. seems to love singing the blues, and I like hearing him sing the blues. He had sung a song called "Next door Neighbor Blues" on Mahogany Session. He tapped his feet and played the guitar.

Singing: "Got a call from my neighbor this morning. Told me my baby was gone." And the guitar goes.....

Gary is a wonderful guitar player. He began playing guitar at the age of 12. According to his bio, he observed the mastery of Curtis Mayfield, Miles Davis, and Hendrix. To find out more about Gary Clark Jr., go to garyclarkjr.com.

Blues Music]]>155blues,garyclarkjr,music,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hurricanes-why-weather-blues-9-14-19-4-19-pm--19102580Song by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Art by: Gail Nobles
Weather Alert Sound by: http://www.orangefreesounds.com

(Music and Song)

Hurricanes are extremely powerful. They can cause so much damage to our land. Hurricanes are great tropical cyclones. So many people have lost their homes. Sometimes the storm will stand still. Sometimes a storm will roam. Hurricanes. Why do they come? We need to pray for all; not for some. Today it looks sunny. Not a cloud in the sky. And the winds are calm, but stay alert.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19102580Sat, 14 Sep 2019 21:24:09 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Song by: Gail Nobles © 2019 Art by: Gail Nobles Weather Alert Sound by: http://www.orangefreesounds.com (Music and Song) Hurricanes are extremely powerful. They can cause so much damage to our land. Hurricanes are great...Song by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Art by: Gail Nobles
Weather Alert Sound by: http://www.orangefreesounds.com

(Music and Song)

Hurricanes are extremely powerful. They can cause so much damage to our land. Hurricanes are great tropical cyclones. So many people have lost their homes. Sometimes the storm will stand still. Sometimes a storm will roam. Hurricanes. Why do they come? We need to pray for all; not for some. Today it looks sunny. Not a cloud in the sky. And the winds are calm, but stay alert.

Blues Music]]>82blues,hurricanes,music,storms,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-57-9-6-19-7-53-pm--19028342Story by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Music arranged by: Gail Nobles
Art by: Gail Nobles

The blues is constant. So many people want to tell their story. We have great blues singers flying high like airmen and women. Like military pilots fighting a world war to get their blues music heard. Altogether, they are one big plane. Blues 57! They are one sound. The sound of the blues. They are hope for the future in music.

Times have been hard in music. Some artists got dropped by record labels. Musicians never see a dime of their money and all sorts of things. But the blues is still somewhere on the airwaves not totally lost. We can hear that sound coming back. Real music. Soul music. The sound of the blues. I'm Gail Nobles. This is a story of the blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19028342Sat, 07 Sep 2019 00:09:33 +0000Gail NoblesStory: Blues 57 Story by: Gail Nobles © 2019 Music arranged by: Gail Nobles Art by: Gail Nobles The blues is constant. So many people want to tell their story. We have great blues singers flying high like airmen and women. Like military pilots...Story by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Music arranged by: Gail Nobles
Art by: Gail Nobles

The blues is constant. So many people want to tell their story. We have great blues singers flying high like airmen and women. Like military pilots fighting a world war to get their blues music heard. Altogether, they are one big plane. Blues 57! They are one sound. The sound of the blues. They are hope for the future in music.

Times have been hard in music. Some artists got dropped by record labels. Musicians never see a dime of their money and all sorts of things. But the blues is still somewhere on the airwaves not totally lost. We can hear that sound coming back. Real music. Soul music. The sound of the blues. I'm Gail Nobles. This is a story of the blues.

Blues Music]]>97blues,bluesstories,music,musicstories,storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-brown-everyday-i-have-the-blues-podcast-8-26-19-9-09-pm--18924582Song by: James Brown
Story by: Gail Nobles
Music and vocals by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JamesBrownNY87.jpg

Everyday I Have the Blues" first appeared on James Brown's album titled "Soul on Top". It is the 28th studio album. The album was released in April 1970, by King.

"Everyday I Have the Blues" is a song that has been performed in a variety of styles. In 1955, B.B. King recorded the song. He's one of the main blues singers we hear about a lot. But today I'm here to talk about James Brown singing blues. He could sing Funk, Soul, and Rhythm and Blues.

Most of the time when I think of James Brown, I think of Funk and Soul the most. However, James Brown was great in singing the blues because he lived the blues. He would often talk about being broke and hungry. James knew a lot about hard times. He mentioned hard times on his album titled "Messing With the Blues". On that album, you can hear him talk about the hard times in a song titled, "Like It Is, Like It Was (The Blues)". I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18924582Tue, 27 Aug 2019 01:33:52 +0000Gail NoblesTitle: Everyday I Have the Blues Song by: James Brown Story by: Gail Nobles Music and vocals by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JamesBrownNY87.jpg Everyday I Have the Blues" first appeared on James Brown's...Song by: James Brown
Story by: Gail Nobles
Music and vocals by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JamesBrownNY87.jpg

Everyday I Have the Blues" first appeared on James Brown's album titled "Soul on Top". It is the 28th studio album. The album was released in April 1970, by King.

"Everyday I Have the Blues" is a song that has been performed in a variety of styles. In 1955, B.B. King recorded the song. He's one of the main blues singers we hear about a lot. But today I'm here to talk about James Brown singing blues. He could sing Funk, Soul, and Rhythm and Blues.

Most of the time when I think of James Brown, I think of Funk and Soul the most. However, James Brown was great in singing the blues because he lived the blues. He would often talk about being broke and hungry. James knew a lot about hard times. He mentioned hard times on his album titled "Messing With the Blues". On that album, you can hear him talk about the hard times in a song titled, "Like It Is, Like It Was (The Blues)". I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>156blues,funk,jamesbrown,jamesbrowngn,music,rhythmandblues,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-and-blues-grainne-duffy-8-17-19-8-35-pm--18845902Usage: Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)

Grainne Duffy is another great singer who can sing the blues. She's also a guitarist and songwriter from Ireland. Grainne performs in blues festivals, and her music can be heard on Soundcloud, Spotify, and you can see videos of her on YouTube.

In Grainne's early life, according to her bio, as a schoolgirl, she sang in her local choir and also in a family band with her sisters. Not having a television in their home, her mother instead allowed them to own a family record player. This broaden their interest in music, and they began listening to artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Pretenders, and The Rollin Stones.

Grainne is about different types of music. She's about Blues, Soul, Rock N Roll, and Country. Grainne is also awesome in playing the guitar. To learn more about her, go to grainneduffy.com.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18845902Sun, 18 Aug 2019 01:01:10 +0000Gail NoblesPhoto Credit: Paul Hudson/flickr.com Usage: Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) Grainne Duffy is another great singer who can sing the blues. She's also a guitarist and songwriter from Ireland. Grainne performs in blues festivals, and her music...Usage: Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)

Grainne Duffy is another great singer who can sing the blues. She's also a guitarist and songwriter from Ireland. Grainne performs in blues festivals, and her music can be heard on Soundcloud, Spotify, and you can see videos of her on YouTube.

In Grainne's early life, according to her bio, as a schoolgirl, she sang in her local choir and also in a family band with her sisters. Not having a television in their home, her mother instead allowed them to own a family record player. This broaden their interest in music, and they began listening to artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Pretenders, and The Rollin Stones.

Grainne is about different types of music. She's about Blues, Soul, Rock N Roll, and Country. Grainne is also awesome in playing the guitar. To learn more about her, go to grainneduffy.com.

Blues Music]]>122bluesmusic,grainneduffy,guitaristfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-and-blues-sugaray-8-13-19-8-35-pm--18811446Photo Credit: AndréLegault
Usage: Wikipeida/CC BY-SA 4.0

Today I'm going to talk about Sugary Rayford. We have Sugaray the Soul Blues Singer, and he's Sugaray the Songwriter. He won Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year Blues Music Award.

I love his debut soul album project titled, " The World That We Live In". There are a lot of things known about Sugaray. There is just one thing I would like to add. Sugaray is a great actor to me through his music. I love his video for his song " The World That We Live In". When the video first starts, you can see Sugaray lying on the desert. When he wakes up, he puts on is cowboy hat, and he starts singing his song.

When you look at his album cover, you see the actor in his eyes and the way he holds a cigar in his mouth. When you see Sugaray sing, in his face you can see many expressions. He communicates with his actions and with his hands. Sugaray acts and tells a story in every way.

To see his video, go to YouTube and look for Blind Faith Records. To learn more about him, go to https://sugarayrayford.com/about. If you're listening for him on online radio, listen for Cassie CJ Fox on http://www.ourgenerationradio.com. Go to schedule, and you'll find her for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Cassie is playing Soul Blues Hits, and she's playing Sugaray Rayford.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18811446Wed, 14 Aug 2019 01:06:16 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Photo Credit: AndréLegault Usage: Wikipeida/CC BY-SA 4.0 Today I'm going to talk about Sugary Rayford. We have Sugaray the Soul Blues Singer, and he's Sugaray the Songwriter. He won Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year Blues...Photo Credit: AndréLegault
Usage: Wikipeida/CC BY-SA 4.0

Today I'm going to talk about Sugary Rayford. We have Sugaray the Soul Blues Singer, and he's Sugaray the Songwriter. He won Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year Blues Music Award.

I love his debut soul album project titled, " The World That We Live In". There are a lot of things known about Sugaray. There is just one thing I would like to add. Sugaray is a great actor to me through his music. I love his video for his song " The World That We Live In". When the video first starts, you can see Sugaray lying on the desert. When he wakes up, he puts on is cowboy hat, and he starts singing his song.

When you look at his album cover, you see the actor in his eyes and the way he holds a cigar in his mouth. When you see Sugaray sing, in his face you can see many expressions. He communicates with his actions and with his hands. Sugaray acts and tells a story in every way.

To see his video, go to YouTube and look for Blind Faith Records. To learn more about him, go to https://sugarayrayford.com/about. If you're listening for him on online radio, listen for Cassie CJ Fox on http://www.ourgenerationradio.com. Go to schedule, and you'll find her for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Cassie is playing Soul Blues Hits, and she's playing Sugaray Rayford.

Blues Music]]>164soulbluesmusic,sugarayrayfordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/third-man-records-ann-arbor-blues-festival-1969-8-8-19-8-33-pm--18768769https://thirdmanstore.com/ann-arbor-blues-festival-1969-volume-2

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18768769Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:49:00 +0000Gail NoblesThird Man Records has a release of Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969. There are 24 previously unheard songs of blues legend like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, BB King, James Cotton, T-Bone Walker, Junior Wells, Big Mama Thornton, and more. Get the Ann Arbor...https://thirdmanstore.com/ann-arbor-blues-festival-1969-volume-2

Blues Music]]>57bluesfestival,commercials,thirdmanrecordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sound-of-the-fox-soul-of-the-blues-7-23-19-10-34-pm--18626391Jingle by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Music by: Producerloops.com
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Fox call: Orangefreesounds.com
Usage: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Photo credit: Cassie CJ Fox

When you hear this sound...
(Loop Sound) (Fox sound)
It's the sound of the fox
It's Soul of the Blues time with Cassie CJ Fox
(Singer)
You can hear Cassie CJ Fox on Taterpatchradio.com
Mondays 5-8PM

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18626391Wed, 24 Jul 2019 03:03:04 +0000Gail NoblesTitle of Jingle: Sound of the Fox - Soul of the Blues Jingle by: Gail Nobles © 2019 Music by: Producerloops.com Vocals by: Gail Nobles Fox call: Orangefreesounds.com Usage: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Photo credit:...Jingle by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Music by: Producerloops.com
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Fox call: Orangefreesounds.com
Usage: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Photo credit: Cassie CJ Fox

When you hear this sound...
(Loop Sound) (Fox sound)
It's the sound of the fox
It's Soul of the Blues time with Cassie CJ Fox
(Singer)
You can hear Cassie CJ Fox on Taterpatchradio.com
Mondays 5-8PM

Blues Music]]>76bluesmusic,radio,radiojinglefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-soul-city-sons-podcast-report-7-11-19-11-50-pm--18528842Podcast theme by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Music arranged by: Gail Nobles
Photo Credit: The Soul City Sons

The Soul City Sons!
Check out their first single release, "Bobble Head". It's a unique dance song with a unique title. The Soul City Sons are the first Quartet of Southern Soul. There are four of them in the group. When you look for their song, look for the video titled "These are the Soul City Sons" on YouTube.com. You'll learn about who they are. Remy, J. Mac, Cook, and Malachi.

I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18528842Fri, 12 Jul 2019 04:03:40 +0000Gail NoblesStory by: Gail Nobles Podcast theme by: Gail Nobles © 2019 Music arranged by: Gail Nobles Photo Credit: The Soul City Sons The Soul City Sons! Check out their first single release, "Bobble Head". It's a unique dance song with a unique title....Podcast theme by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Music arranged by: Gail Nobles
Photo Credit: The Soul City Sons

The Soul City Sons!
Check out their first single release, "Bobble Head". It's a unique dance song with a unique title. The Soul City Sons are the first Quartet of Southern Soul. There are four of them in the group. When you look for their song, look for the video titled "These are the Soul City Sons" on YouTube.com. You'll learn about who they are. Remy, J. Mac, Cook, and Malachi.

I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>121bluesmusic,musicnews,soulcitysons,soulmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drink-small-6-28-19-6-09-pm--18413827Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Doug Anderson/Flickr
Usage: Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

I heard Drink Small say, "If you hear me sing the gospel, the blues come out. Hallelujah Boogaloo! Everybody got the blues. Christian people got the blues. You can't live without the blues." Hallelujah Boogaloo by Drink Small.

Drink small once explained that there is a lot of tragedy in the world. That's why he believes that you just can't get around the blues. He believes that there are people that can't sing. Never heard of the blues, and they have the blues. Here on earth, that's how it is. But in heaven, there won't be any blues.

Drink Small is a soul blues and electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is known as the Blues Doctor and has been influenced by gospel and country music and by the blues guitarist and singer Blind Boy Fuller.

Drink Small was born in Bishopville, South Carolina. He taught himself to play the guitar and organized the local gospel group, The Six Stars. He had electric musical influences like John Lee Hooker and Fats Domino.

You can hear some music by Small on drinksmall.bandcamp.com. You can hear his album Hallelujah Boogaloo.

I'm Gail Nobles and today's topic is Drink Small on Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18413827Fri, 28 Jun 2019 22:41:26 +0000Gail NoblesVoice actor by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Doug Anderson/Flickr Usage: Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ I heard Drink Small say, "If you hear me sing the gospel, the blues...Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Doug Anderson/Flickr
Usage: Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

I heard Drink Small say, "If you hear me sing the gospel, the blues come out. Hallelujah Boogaloo! Everybody got the blues. Christian people got the blues. You can't live without the blues." Hallelujah Boogaloo by Drink Small.

Drink small once explained that there is a lot of tragedy in the world. That's why he believes that you just can't get around the blues. He believes that there are people that can't sing. Never heard of the blues, and they have the blues. Here on earth, that's how it is. But in heaven, there won't be any blues.

Drink Small is a soul blues and electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is known as the Blues Doctor and has been influenced by gospel and country music and by the blues guitarist and singer Blind Boy Fuller.

Drink Small was born in Bishopville, South Carolina. He taught himself to play the guitar and organized the local gospel group, The Six Stars. He had electric musical influences like John Lee Hooker and Fats Domino.

You can hear some music by Small on drinksmall.bandcamp.com. You can hear his album Hallelujah Boogaloo.

I'm Gail Nobles and today's topic is Drink Small on Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>134bluesmusic,drinksmall,musicnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-time-etta-james-6-21-19-8-50-am--18337383From: 2017 Voices Of Time: Love Is All Around
By: Alan Patterson
Usage: Attribution 3.0
Downloaded from: https://archive.org/details/FILE012
Photo Credit: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0
by: Roland Godefroy - Self-photographed

Hello, you're listening to Podcast and Blues, and today I'm going to play something from the "Voices of Time" by Alan Patterson. He pays tribute to Etta James.......

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18337383Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:35:22 +0000Gail NoblesVoices of Time: Etta James From: 2017 Voices Of Time: Love Is All Around By: Alan Patterson Usage: Attribution 3.0 Downloaded from: https://archive.org/details/FILE012 Photo Credit: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 by: Roland Godefroy - Self-photographed...From: 2017 Voices Of Time: Love Is All Around
By: Alan Patterson
Usage: Attribution 3.0
Downloaded from: https://archive.org/details/FILE012
Photo Credit: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0
by: Roland Godefroy - Self-photographed

Hello, you're listening to Podcast and Blues, and today I'm going to play something from the "Voices of Time" by Alan Patterson. He pays tribute to Etta James.......

Blues Music]]>950blues,ettajames,music,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cassie-soul-of-the-blues-radio-6-18-19-10-10-pm--18313466Podcast theme by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Cassie CJ Fox

Host & Creator - Soul of The Blues With Cassie CJ Fox - Syndicated Internet Radio Show.
Soul of the Blues is a live radio show, and you can hear it on Tater Patch Radio. Just got to the TuneIn App to listen. You can hear the show on Mondays 5pm to 8pm. You can also hear Cassie on SoundCloud.com. you'll be hearing songs from Roy Roberts, Etta James, Sugar Ray Rayford, and more. You'll hear artist information, concert and blues news. So tune in to hear Cassie CJ Fox. Radio Show Host - Voice Talent.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18313466Wed, 19 Jun 2019 02:29:48 +0000Gail NoblesCassie Soul of the Blues Radio Podcast theme by: Gail Nobles © 2019 Vocals by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Cassie CJ Fox Host & Creator - Soul of The Blues With Cassie CJ Fox - Syndicated Internet Radio Show. Soul of the Blues is a live radio...Podcast theme by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Cassie CJ Fox

Host & Creator - Soul of The Blues With Cassie CJ Fox - Syndicated Internet Radio Show.
Soul of the Blues is a live radio show, and you can hear it on Tater Patch Radio. Just got to the TuneIn App to listen. You can hear the show on Mondays 5pm to 8pm. You can also hear Cassie on SoundCloud.com. you'll be hearing songs from Roy Roberts, Etta James, Sugar Ray Rayford, and more. You'll hear artist information, concert and blues news. So tune in to hear Cassie CJ Fox. Radio Show Host - Voice Talent.

Blues Music]]>119cassiejfox,radiohost,radioshow,voicetalentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cadillac-man-is-coming-6-18-19-7-37-pm--18312466Podcast theme by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Music arranged by: Gail Nobles
Cadillac Horn by: www.freesfx.co.uk
All voices and vocals by: Gail Nobles
Photo Credit: Mr. Cadillac Man

Mr. Cadillac Man is coming, He said he's passionate about his craft, and he plans on riding this thing call Southern Soul until the wheels fall off. I like that! Mr. Cadillac has a single out now titled, "Mr. Cadillac Man". You can hear it on Spotify.com and see him singing on Youtube. I got a feeling that Mr. Cadillac man is going to take us on a long trip with his music. The car is already cranked, and the music is up loud. He's going to take us places. It's already happening right now. Listen now for The Cadillac Man.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18312466Tue, 18 Jun 2019 23:53:59 +0000Gail NoblesThe Cadillac Man Is Coming Podcast theme by: Gail Nobles © 2019 Music arranged by: Gail Nobles Cadillac Horn by: www.freesfx.co.uk All voices and vocals by: Gail Nobles Photo Credit: Mr. Cadillac Man Mr. Cadillac Man is coming, He said he's...Podcast theme by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Music arranged by: Gail Nobles
Cadillac Horn by: www.freesfx.co.uk
All voices and vocals by: Gail Nobles
Photo Credit: Mr. Cadillac Man

Mr. Cadillac Man is coming, He said he's passionate about his craft, and he plans on riding this thing call Southern Soul until the wheels fall off. I like that! Mr. Cadillac has a single out now titled, "Mr. Cadillac Man". You can hear it on Spotify.com and see him singing on Youtube. I got a feeling that Mr. Cadillac man is going to take us on a long trip with his music. The car is already cranked, and the music is up loud. He's going to take us places. It's already happening right now. Listen now for The Cadillac Man.

Blues Music]]>131bluesmusic,mrcadillacman,music,southernsoulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snatch-nelson-6-13-19-9-21-pm--18266704Music and Theme Song by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Photo Credit: Snatch Nelson

From the Boogie Report on Twitter, Ive seen a post of a Soul Blues music man name Snatch Nelson from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The name of his most recent album is titled, "Artistry". My favorite song from the album is called, "Here's Another Party Song", and it's a very good dance song for dancing. According to the Boogie Report, Nelson's career began when he got the chance to open shows for such artists as Dru Hill, Keith Sweat, Joe and a host of others. He released an album back in 1993 titled, "Snatch Attack". So Nelson has been in the music business for a long time. He released an album in 2007, and he started to self release albums every couple years. Again, his most recent album is titled, "Artistry".

You can here Snatch Nelson's album at Spotify.com, and you can follow the Boogie Report on Twitter, and the website is theboogiereport.com. You can also follow Snatch Nelson on Twitter. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18266704Fri, 14 Jun 2019 01:57:25 +0000Gail NoblesReport by: Gail Nobles Music and Theme Song by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Photo Credit: Snatch Nelson From the Boogie Report on Twitter, Ive seen a post of a Soul Blues music man name Snatch Nelson from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The...Music and Theme Song by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Photo Credit: Snatch Nelson

From the Boogie Report on Twitter, Ive seen a post of a Soul Blues music man name Snatch Nelson from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The name of his most recent album is titled, "Artistry". My favorite song from the album is called, "Here's Another Party Song", and it's a very good dance song for dancing. According to the Boogie Report, Nelson's career began when he got the chance to open shows for such artists as Dru Hill, Keith Sweat, Joe and a host of others. He released an album back in 1993 titled, "Snatch Attack". So Nelson has been in the music business for a long time. He released an album in 2007, and he started to self release albums every couple years. Again, his most recent album is titled, "Artistry".

You can here Snatch Nelson's album at Spotify.com, and you can follow the Boogie Report on Twitter, and the website is theboogiereport.com. You can also follow Snatch Nelson on Twitter. I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>140music,snatchnelson,soulbluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-is-life-in-memory-of-bb-king-6-11-19-10-16-pm--18245151Song written by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Voice actor by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Music arrangement and Keyboard by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Ronzoni - Own work
Usage:CC BY-SA 3.0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BBKingNY.jpg#/media/File:BBKingNY.jpg

I can hear BB King's music say: They call me the King of the Blues. My name is B.B. King. I let my guitar do the singing along with the band.

Voice Actor: I'm gonna tell you a story now.
(Song)
Blues is life
Singing all your troubles and strife.
Blues is life
Lets uplift one another today
Lets make it right...

Announcer: B.B. King's music talks and sings just as he did.

Riley B. King known professionally as B.B. King, was a blues singer, electric guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later electric blues guitarist.

King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and is considered one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, earning the nickname "The King of the Blues"' and considered one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" ( along with Albert and Freddie King).

King was born on a cotton plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, and later worked at a cotton gin in Indianola, Mississippi. He was attracted to music and the guitar in church and began his career in juke joints and local radio. He later lived in Memphis, Tennessee, and Chicago, and toured the world extensively. King died at the age of 89 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 14, 2015....

Song repeated

Announcer speaks......
Blues is Life. Song in memory of B.B. King

Ending Music Conclusion

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18245151Wed, 12 Jun 2019 02:44:40 +0000Gail NoblesSong: Blues Is Life Song written by: Gail Nobles © 2019 Voice actor by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Music arrangement and Keyboard by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Ronzoni - Own work Usage:CC BY-SA 3.0...Song written by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Voice actor by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Music arrangement and Keyboard by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Ronzoni - Own work
Usage:CC BY-SA 3.0
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BBKingNY.jpg#/media/File:BBKingNY.jpg

I can hear BB King's music say: They call me the King of the Blues. My name is B.B. King. I let my guitar do the singing along with the band.

Voice Actor: I'm gonna tell you a story now.
(Song)
Blues is life
Singing all your troubles and strife.
Blues is life
Lets uplift one another today
Lets make it right...

Announcer: B.B. King's music talks and sings just as he did.

Riley B. King known professionally as B.B. King, was a blues singer, electric guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later electric blues guitarist.

King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and is considered one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, earning the nickname "The King of the Blues"' and considered one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" ( along with Albert and Freddie King).

King was born on a cotton plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, and later worked at a cotton gin in Indianola, Mississippi. He was attracted to music and the guitar in church and began his career in juke joints and local radio. He later lived in Memphis, Tennessee, and Chicago, and toured the world extensively. King died at the age of 89 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 14, 2015....

Song repeated

Announcer speaks......
Blues is Life. Song in memory of B.B. King

Ending Music Conclusion

Blues Music]]>246bbking,blues,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grady-champion-5-21-19-8-55-pm--18039516Music arranged by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Kirk Fisher/Flickr.com
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Grady Champion is an American electric blues harmonicist, singer, guitarist and songwriter. The name of his new album is Grady Champion "Steppin' In" on Malaco Records. You can hear "Steppin' In" and "Cheatin' in the Next Room" on Soundcloud, and you can see his videos at his website https://www.gradychampion.com.

Champion began his professional career in he early 1990's as a rapper named MC Gold. Incorporating hip hop into a blues setting, Champion learned to play the harmonica before self-releasing his debut album, "Going Back Home" in 1998. Grady's album "One of a Kind", was his 10th album on Malaco Records in 2016. Champion has made a lot of music. You can see a list of most of his albums on Wikipedia.com.

I must say that I enjoy Grady's music. Especially, his new music. I love to hear him sing. Don't forget to listen to Grady at Soundcloud.com. Look for Grady Champion 21 Century Bluesman. I'm Gail Nobles and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18039516Wed, 22 May 2019 01:19:25 +0000Gail NoblesTheme song (Grady Champion) by: Gail Nobles © 2019 Music arranged by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Kirk Fisher/Flickr.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Grady Champion is an American electric blues harmonicist,...Music arranged by: Gail Nobles
Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Kirk Fisher/Flickr.com
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Grady Champion is an American electric blues harmonicist, singer, guitarist and songwriter. The name of his new album is Grady Champion "Steppin' In" on Malaco Records. You can hear "Steppin' In" and "Cheatin' in the Next Room" on Soundcloud, and you can see his videos at his website https://www.gradychampion.com.

Champion began his professional career in he early 1990's as a rapper named MC Gold. Incorporating hip hop into a blues setting, Champion learned to play the harmonica before self-releasing his debut album, "Going Back Home" in 1998. Grady's album "One of a Kind", was his 10th album on Malaco Records in 2016. Champion has made a lot of music. You can see a list of most of his albums on Wikipedia.com.

I must say that I enjoy Grady's music. Especially, his new music. I love to hear him sing. Don't forget to listen to Grady at Soundcloud.com. Look for Grady Champion 21 Century Bluesman. I'm Gail Nobles and you're listening to Podcast and Blues.

Blues Music]]>160bluesmusic,gradychampion,guitarist,harmonicistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roy-roberts-singing-the-blues-4-21-19-4-42-pm--17706396Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Song by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Title: Roy Roberts Singing the Blues
All voice and vocals by: Gail Nobles

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If you want to tune into some blues today, tune into the Internet Radio Show "Soul of the Blues" with Cassie J. Fox. This is "Podcast and Blues, Today's topic is Roy Roberts.

Roy Roberts is singing the blues. He's a blues musician, record producer, and singer and songwriter. Roberts grew up in a small town in Livingston, Tennessee listening to blues and R&B on radio stations. At the age of 14 he worked on a nearby farm to earn the money for his first guitar, a mail order Sears Silvertone.

Roberts left farm-life at age 18 to live with an uncle in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was inspired to become a professional musician after he went to a nightclub where Jerry Butler was performing.

Roy Roberts began to cut records in the mid-1960s, staying mostly behind the scenes as a session man with Eddie Floyd, Dee Clark, Stevie Wonder, William Bell, Solomon Burke, and Otis Redding. The death of Otis Redding inspired Roberts to step up to the microphone with a song dedicated to Otis.

In the early 1990s, Roberts returned to Greensboro, and built Rock House Records recording studio. There he recorded his own material and produced albums for Priscilla Price and Floyd Miles and Eddie Floyd just to name a few.

To hear Roy's music, go to royrobertsblues.com........

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17706396Sun, 21 Apr 2019 21:08:58 +0000Gail NoblesMusic by: "OctoBlues" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Song by: Gail Nobles © 2019 Title: Roy Roberts Singing the Blues All voice and vocals...Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Song by: Gail Nobles © 2019
Title: Roy Roberts Singing the Blues
All voice and vocals by: Gail Nobles

Info from: Wikipedia.com
Photo Credit: Bluesfriend/Wikipedia
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

If you want to tune into some blues today, tune into the Internet Radio Show "Soul of the Blues" with Cassie J. Fox. This is "Podcast and Blues, Today's topic is Roy Roberts.

Roy Roberts is singing the blues. He's a blues musician, record producer, and singer and songwriter. Roberts grew up in a small town in Livingston, Tennessee listening to blues and R&B on radio stations. At the age of 14 he worked on a nearby farm to earn the money for his first guitar, a mail order Sears Silvertone.

Roberts left farm-life at age 18 to live with an uncle in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was inspired to become a professional musician after he went to a nightclub where Jerry Butler was performing.

Roy Roberts began to cut records in the mid-1960s, staying mostly behind the scenes as a session man with Eddie Floyd, Dee Clark, Stevie Wonder, William Bell, Solomon Burke, and Otis Redding. The death of Otis Redding inspired Roberts to step up to the microphone with a song dedicated to Otis.

In the early 1990s, Roberts returned to Greensboro, and built Rock House Records recording studio. There he recorded his own material and produced albums for Priscilla Price and Floyd Miles and Eddie Floyd just to name a few.

To hear Roy's music, go to royrobertsblues.com........

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Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Actor by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Richard "Dick" Morgan
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Sugaray Rayford is an American electric blues singer and songwriter. He was born in Smith County, Texas. He has a new song title, "Somebody Save Me". It is also the name of his album. I can feel the words right from the title of the song, and when you hear Sugaray sing, you can really feel the words for sure. He is an outstanding vocalist and entertainer. Sugaray has the looks of an entertainer with an old school vocal style. His new album is out now on Forty Below Records. You can also get it from iTunes and Amazon, and you can listen on Spotify and Apple Music. I'm Gail Nobles podcasting the blues.

Blues Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17673997Thu, 18 Apr 2019 02:47:01 +0000Gail NoblesMusic by:"Nile's Blues" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Vocals by: Gail Nobles Actor by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo credit:...Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Vocals by: Gail Nobles
Actor by: Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo credit: Richard "Dick" Morgan
Flickr/some rights reserved
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/

Sugaray Rayford is an American electric blues singer and songwriter. He was born in Smith County, Texas. He has a new song title, "Somebody Save Me". It is also the name of his album. I can feel the words right from the title of the song, and when you hear Sugaray sing, you can really feel the words for sure. He is an outstanding vocalist and entertainer. Sugaray has the looks of an entertainer with an old school vocal style. His new album is out now on Forty Below Records. You can also get it from iTunes and Amazon, and you can listen on Spotify and Apple Music. I'm Gail Nobles podcasting the blues.

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