Piano Blues | Public Domain 4U https://publicdomain4u.com MUSIC THAT STOOD THE TEST OF TIME Fri, 10 May 2019 18:37:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Ida Cox – “Mojo Hand Blues” https://publicdomain4u.com/ida-cox-mojo-hand-blues/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:00:14 +0000 http://www.publicdomain2ten.com/?p=7239

Ida Cox – also known as the “Uncrowned Queen of the Blues” – worked her way up through the early blues circuit to become a popular headliner. A versatile artist, Cox also achieved fame as a successful vaudeville performer. Check out her powerful and evocative vocal on the classic, “Mojo Hand Blues”. A hard-to-find 78 RPM vinyl, here to enjoy as a video.

]]> 24509 Kansas City Kitty and Georgia Tom – “How Can You Have The Blues?” https://publicdomain4u.com/kansas-city-kitty-georgia-tom-how-can-you-have-blues/ Sun, 04 Nov 2018 05:15:28 +0000 http://www.publicdomain2ten.com/?p=1877 Thomas_A_DorseyFrom Kansas City Kitty & Georgia Tom we get this upbeat blues number, “How Can You Have the Blues,” a flirty duet about a woman who appears to have it all, but is continually bogged down by depression. The name Kansas City Kitty may not ring any bells with the most enthusiastic American blues aficionados. It could be because there is a mystery behind the true identity of this sexy-voiced blues woman, but what we do know is that this track, recorded in 1930, features Thomas A. Dorsey, with a way out-of-character performance, on piano and vocals, playing under his popular pseudonym Georgia Tom. With its fantastic melody and conversational blues style, this number lends truth to the idea that money can’t buy you happiness. I chose this “Back in Time” version because it sounds the best.

]]> 24528 Memphis Slim – “I Just Landed In Your Town” https://publicdomain4u.com/memphis-slim-i-just-landed-in-your-town-piano-blues-mp3-download Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:33:35 +0000 http://www.publicdomain2ten.com/?p=1652 Memphis_Slim-300pxJohn Len Chatman, better known as Memphis Slim, started his life in (you guessed it) Memphis, Tennessee before emigrating to Paris, France in the 1960’s. He made over 500 recordings in his career, for Bluebird, Okeh, Miracle, and other original blues and folk labels, teaming up with Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Bill Broonzy, Willy Dixon and many other blues greats along the way. This early recording of “I Just Landed In Your Town” features an incredible vocal and piano performance by Memphis Slim, accompanied only by guitar.

]]> 24329 Blind Blake – “Hookworm Blues” https://publicdomain4u.com/blind-blake-hookworm-blues-ragtime-mp3-download Mon, 29 Sep 2014 01:16:07 +0000 http://www.publicdomain2ten.com/?p=588 The “King Of Ragtime Guitar,” Blind Blake makes his 6-string sing on this swinging uptempo blues rag, “Hookworm Blues,” which also features the piano stylings of Alex Robinson. Blake’s vocal interlaces with the piano and guitar patterns to complete a whole much greater than the sum of its parts. This track really boogies, and it’s another fine example of an early blueprint for rock and roll. Famous for his innovative guitar work, Blind Blake recorded about 80 sides for Paramount Records.

]]> 24209 Cripple Clarence Lofton – “Monkey Man Blues” https://publicdomain4u.com/cripple-clarence-lofton-monkey-man-blues-mp3-download Mon, 04 Nov 2013 01:29:56 +0000 http://www.publicdomain2ten.com/?p=206 Born Albert Clemens in Kingsport, Tennessee in March of 1887, Cripple Clarence Lofton was a key figure in the Chicago Boogie Woogie and Blues music scenes. His stage presence was legendary, with a live performance that included virtuoso piano work, singing, storytelling, percussion, and even his own high energy dance steps. In the 1930’s, Lofton recorded and performed with Big Bill Broonzy and other giants of pre-war blues, continuing to retirement the late 1940’s. Here is one of his great classic sides, “Monkey Man Blues,” on mp3 from the 78 RPM disc.

]]> 24132 Ma Rainey – “Don’t Fish In My Sea” https://publicdomain4u.com/dont-fish-in-my-sea-mp3-download Tue, 23 Jul 2013 01:31:48 +0000 http://www.publicdomain2ten.com/?p=27 Here’s another great recording by the Mother Of The Blues, Ma Rainey, expertly accompanied by Thomas A. Dorsey on upright piano. The lyrics to this song are pure blues poetry, and Rainey delivers them with unrivaled sincerity, ease and power. Here is a clean digital transfer from 78RPM Shellac for all to enjoy.

]]> 24119 Will Shade – “Better Leave That Stuff Alone” https://publicdomain4u.com/will-shade-better-leave-that-stuff-alone-mp3-download Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:17:09 +0000 http://www.publicdomain2ten.com/?p=1060 Jug music pioneer and Memphis blues great Will Shade created most of his over 100 recorded sides as leader of the Memphis Jug Band. But he also created a few solo tracks along the way, including this piano blues gem called “Better Leave That Stuff Alone.” A classic 78 RPM record with a timeless message.

]]> 24296 Butter Beans and Susie – “T’aint None O’ Your Business” https://publicdomain4u.com/butter-beans-and-susie-taint-none-o-your-business/ Fri, 25 May 2012 12:19:52 +0000 http://www.publicdomain2ten.com/?p=1808 butterbeans_image-150x150Butter Beans and Susie lay it down on this stellar old recording. Such a great duet, true to life in every way! Sit back and enjoy – this is the good stuff.

]]> 24376 Albinia Jones – “Give It Up Daddy” https://publicdomain4u.com/albinia-jones-give-it-up-daddy/ Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:52 +0000 http://www.publicdomain2ten.com/?p=1814 albinia-jones225Albinia makes her case for more quality time.

]]> 24378 Cecil Gant – “I Wonder” https://publicdomain4u.com/cecil-gant-i-wonder/ Fri, 18 May 2012 01:45:59 +0000 http://www.publicdomain2ten.com/?p=1844 “I Wonder” was pre-war pianist and blues singer Cecil Gant’s first single. Released on Oakland’s Gilt-Edge Records, “I Wonder” is a romantic pop-tinged ballad which topped the R&B charts despite a wartime shellac shortage that hit tiny independent companies like Gilt-Edge particularly hard. Grab a glass of wine, cozy up with your lover, and let the beautiful voice of Cecil Gant remind you of what’s really important in life.

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