Blues for Aficionados


I have found that postings music is a good way to listen to all the music in your collection.  I have neglected the ultimate source of much of the music I post.  This tread corrects that oversight.  All Blues post are welcome.  I will concentrate on the Delta.
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Percy Mayfield

LIVE

Winner  1992

Wikipedia:
Percy Mayfield was an American rhythm-and-blues singer with a smooth vocal style. He was also a songwriter, known for the songs "Please Send Me Someone to Love" and "Hit the Road Jack", a song popularized by Ray Charles.

Born: August 12, 1920, Minden, LA
Died: August 11, 1984, Los Angeles, CA

Strange Things Happening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjdsvLQ1QzI

Don't Start Lying to Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuMvj56bNSg

My Jug and I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ8IUoowIXk

Please Send Me someone to Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euUzq2QFvqQ

Cheers

Mighty Sam McClain

GIVE IT UP TO LOVE

AudioQuest Music     1993

Wikipedia:
Samuel McClain, billed as Mighty Sam McClain, was an American soul blues singer and songwriter.
Born: April 15, 1943, Monroe, LA
Died: June 15, 2015, New Hampshire

Give it Up to Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFFAHyGvzEQ

What you want me to do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2ER7pRxvV4

I'm Tired of These Blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW8q0XxeNx4

Don't Turn Back Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5T2naP-utc

Cheers


Mighty Sam McClain

SLEDGEHAMMER SOUL & DOWN HOME BLUES

AudioQuest  1996

Nice Booklet with pictures.  Explains the origin of each song.

When the Hurt Is Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w2LNOL4rmk

Things ain't what they used to be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_PuFqeYRPw

They call me Mighty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUTssy7j9os

Hey, Miss Bea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1tiPd9VBq8

Cheers