In 1928, Bo Carter recorded this (the original) version of “Corrine, Corrina,” which later became a hit for Big Joe Turner. The general consensus is Bo Carter (born Armenter Chatmon) had the dirtiest mind in all of blues, recording various sexually charged songs, like “Banana in Your Fruit Basket.” To this day his character is still unequaled. Enjoy!
There are perhaps only a handful of blues musicians with as much to offer as Robert Wilkins. His breadth of material is practically unmatched among his peers and he is one of the few artists who puts a premium on the individuality of his songs.
Little Hat Jones really lays down a great vocal on this track, a great sounding recording for the period.
Born in 1874 in Big Sandy, TX, Henry Thomas was part of the first generation to be born out of slavery. He learned to hate cotton, but found solace in songwriting. “Texas Easy Street” was recorded in the mid-1920s and shows how Henry Thomas truly made his guitar swing. This is some heavy blues from Uncle PD to you. Enjoy!
Hailing from Oklona, Mississippi Booker White learned guitar from his father, and helped to define Delta Blues music as we know it. White’s interpretation of “Shake ’em On Down,” a popular theme of the day, was later covered as a rock piece by Led Zeppelin.
