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1. Jerry McCain:
(Mp3-I Ain't Henpecked) - One of the greatest Blues writers of
all-time explores the Blues downside of domesticity, proving he's funnier
than 99.9% of today's stand-up comedians. Pathos never sounded so
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds: (Mp3-The
Monkey Speaks His Mind) - Originally
done by Dave Bartholomew. Take on the 'POV' of our
primate cousins that astutely pricks humanity's foibles, Blues
style! |
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3. Donald Jenkins: (Mp3-Elephant
Walk) - Staying in the jungle. A
fantastical wet dream about how a tough dude from Chicago's
South Side got sidetracked in the Dark Continent. |
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4. Jewel & The
Rubies: (Mp3-Kidnapper) - A good-natured Blues ditty that's
relies on the names of some popular 60's TV detective shows to hook
the listener. Essential for you Blues trivia buffs! |
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5.
Big Maybelle: (Mp3-Gabbin'
Blues) - From the good old days
(1953) when a novelty could still become a hit record. Big Maybelle
is on the receiving end of some nasty put-downs during a harrowing day
at the beauty parlor. |
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6. Dennis
Binder: (Mp3-The
Long Man) - Binder must have
been on a 'bender' when he did this one. Binder slurs,
stutters, stammers and makes a total ass of himself, as he
pleads his case before the court. As weird as it gets! |
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7.
Jimmy Rogers: (Mp3-My Last
Meal) - Jimmy Rogers wrote so many great Blues
songs, but only this one and only Blues novelty. Best heard on
an empty stomach! |
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8. Big
Daddy & His Boys: (Mp3-Bacon
Fat) - Dripping with as much
attitude as cholesterol. Andre Williams did the
original on Fortune Records. It swept the club scene
with its lowdown greasy groove. |
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9. Five Royales: (Mp3-Laundromat
Blues) - This one is 'awash' in double entendres.
Their seductive invitation to come over to their 'Laundromat' has nothing to do with washin' clothes. |
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Bo Diddley: (Mp3-Say
Man) - Hey Man! Blues masters
Bo Diddley and partner Jerome Green trade off digs
with reckless Blues abandon. Jive humor at its most
mischievous! |