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FReeper Canteen ~ Canteen Music Dedication: Tribute To The Blues ~ 23 APR 2005
The Canteen Deejays

Posted on 04/22/2005 7:55:24 PM PDT by MoJo2001


 

 

~ The Canteen Music Dedication ~
(Saturday Night Jukebox)

Welcome to all of our Troops, Veterans, and their families!! The Canteen Music Dedication has always been and will continue to be for you!! Thank you for joining us each week!!
 

 

~ Music Dedication ~
Tribute To The Blues
*We couldn't list everyone! So? Don't complain!

The Canteen Deejays wish to dedicate this to Ms.Behavin, Mr.Behavin, mylife,
acad1228, and all Blues Music Fans out there!!

The Beginning Of The Blues - The Early Artists! (1920s and earlier artists)
"Dirty Blues"
*Some of the recordings are very old. We tried to find the best recordings from
all the artists. Also, you'll find the women singers were just as fabulous if not
more so than their male counterpart.

Artist Song Artist Song

Minnie Wallace
 
The Old Folk Started Memphis Minnie Me & My Chauffer

Henry Thomas
 
Run Mollie Run Willie Walker Dupree Blues

Mississippi John Hurt
 
Stack O'Lee Blues Hattie Hudson Doggone My Good Luck Soul

Charley Patton
 
Mississippi Bo Weevil Blues Blind Willie Johnson It's Nobody's Fault But Mine

Rev. Gary Davis
 
Candy Man Blind Lemon Jefferson Match Box Blues

Blind Boy Fuller
 
Rag Mama Rag Victoria Spivey Hollywood Stomp

Bessie Smith
 
Beale Street Mama Blind Blake Skeedle Loo Doo Blues
Ida Cox Wild Women Don't Have The Blues Furry Lewis Kassie Jones

Edith Wilson
 
Popa-Mama Blues Sippie Wallace Suitcase Blues

 


The Blues
 
Born out of slavery and necessity, "The Blues" has transformed the musical landscape into one of the cornerstones of all popular American music enjoyed today. With it's roots deeply sowed on the plantations in the South, the rise of African Americans after the Civil War gave way to a musical genre that has captivated folks from around the world.

In the beginning, it was merely a "holler" to field slaves to let them know that the slave master was coming. It was a way to protect and warn other slaves. From there, it became "store porch" entertainment for blacks in the South.

It's heritage was born of African slaves brought to America. It's roots are deeply Southern at it's core. However, it spans from the Delta (Mississippi), Texas, St. Louis, Memphis, and Chicago.

To educate people about the true origins and beginning of the Blues, we've decided to take you on a musical journey from the beginning and progress from there.

 

Delta Blues

Artist Song Artist Song

Robert Johnson
 
Preaching Blues R.L. Burnside Jumper On The Line

Mississippi Fred McDowell
 
Done Left Here Son House Walkin' Blues

Asie Payton
 
Goin' Back To The Bridge Geechie Wiley Last Kind Words Blues

Tommy Johnson
 
Cool Drink Of Water Blues Willie Brown Future Blues 1930
Louise Johnson On The Wall Bukka White Aberdeen Mississippi Blues

Big Bill Broonzy
 
The Bank's Blues Big Joe Williams Baby Please Don't Go

Skip James
 
I'm So Glad Robert Belfour Black Mattie

 

Blues Tidbits

Bukka White & BB King are cousins.

Robert Lockwood was Robert Johnson's stepson at one point.

Many of the artists that we are playing could fit into more than one category of The Blues. In fact, many of the Blues artist actually migrated elsewhere and recorded their albums in various parts of the country.

Many of the Blues artist tend to have the same "nicknames". For example, "Red", "Magic", "Blind", "Slim", etc....

Many northerners were unaware of Blues music before it hit the radio. During WWI & WWII, they were introduced to Blues music from their Southern counterparts. Ironic they would have to travel to Europe in order to find out about music in their own country.

Blind Blake and a few other Blues artists were never to be heard from again after they had "commercial" success in the black communities. The rumors still point to lynchings.

Sonny Boy Williamson ( Chicago Blues) found out about Sonny Williamson II through "King Biscuit Time". "King Biscuit" was the black radio show that played all the current blues hits at that the time. Sonny Boy Williamson II's name is actually Rice Miller.
 


Texas Blues

Artist Song Artist Song

Ramblin Thomas
 
Groundhog Blues Texas Bill Day Elm Street Blues

Black Ace
 
You Gonna Need My Help Someday T-Bone Walker Gotta Break Baby
Dallas String Band Dallas Rag Texas Alexander Double Crossing Blues

Little Hat Jones
 
Hurry Blues Bernice Eddwards Ninth Street Stomp

Bobbie Cadillac
 
Easin' In Jack Ranger Thieving Blues


Harmonica Blues

Artist Song Artist Song

The Memphis Jug Band
 
Sun Brimmer's Blues De Ford Bailey Up Country Blues

Jazz Gillum
 
Harmonica Stomp Sonny Boy Williamson You Can Lead Me

Sonny Terry
 
Blowing The Blues Elder Roma Wilson Better Get Ready

Snooky Pryor
 
Boogy Fool Papa Lightfoot After-While Blues

Junior Wells
 
Hoodo Man Blues Good Rockin' Charles Don't Start Me Talking
Charles Musselwhite Key To The Highway Whispering Smith Texas Flood

Howlin' Wolf
 
Moanin' At Midnight Little Walter Juke

 

"Play Some Blues, Chick"
*In other words, this thread is already long!
We're wrapping it up! Sorry we couldn't fit everyone!
You'll probably recognize more artists here!
 

Artist Song Artist Song

Koko Taylor
 
Wang Dang Doodle BB King Buzz Me

Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
 
Dig Myself A Hole Barbecue Bob Ease It To Me Blues

Big Mama Thornton
 
You Don't Move Me No More Champion Jack Dupree Skit Skat
Elmore James Please Baby Set A Date Buddy Guy The Train I Ride
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Salt Pork, West Virginia Big Joe Turner Cafe Society Rag

Billie Holiday
 
Lady Sings The Blues Etta James If I Can't Have You
Jessie Mae Hemphill Honey Bee Fenton Robinson Baby Please Don't Go

Blind Willie McTell
 
Southern Can Mama Sister Rosetta Tharpe Trouble In My Mind

Alberta Hunter
 
I Got Myself A Workin Man Floyd McDaniel Christopher Columbus

Leadbelly
 
Pick A Bale Of Cotton Pinetop Perkins/ Hubert Sumlin She Walks Right In

 

 

 


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To: StarCMC
"I'm waiting for the sugar to kick in!"

ROFL

741 posted on 04/23/2005 8:25:28 AM PDT by El Gran Salseron ( The equal opportunity male chauvinist pig. :-))
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To: El Gran Salseron

Thanks hon! (((HUGS)))


742 posted on 04/23/2005 8:25:47 AM PDT by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: El Gran Salseron

I'll get to work on it! :o)


743 posted on 04/23/2005 8:26:01 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: StarCMC
Oh yes, the sunglasses are a must with pj's and a Leap Pad! LOL

Connor LOOVES pankackes!

744 posted on 04/23/2005 8:27:43 AM PDT by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: Lady Jag

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Today you'll become incensed at the thought that you missed out on all the fun during the 60's and 70's, and will change your name to "Sunflower" in protest.

I think I'm doing ok with "Star."  Whatcha think?

745 posted on 04/23/2005 8:29:29 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: Bethbg79

LASt night when I told the girls we were gonna have pancakes Shorty's response (as always) was "Yuck! I don't like those! Blech! Blech!" I didn't take it to heart. She ate two plus a sausage patty. LOL!


746 posted on 04/23/2005 8:31:13 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: Bethbg79

All of these (((HUGS))) still make me kinda nervous. :-)


747 posted on 04/23/2005 8:31:43 AM PDT by El Gran Salseron ( The equal opportunity male chauvinist pig. :-))
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To: Lady Jag

BTTT!!!!!!


748 posted on 04/23/2005 8:31:49 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; bentfeather; HiJinx; tomkow6; Radix; Spotsy; ...

Dreams

Gabrielle

God Bless our Troops!!

Incoming Requests!!

Thanks to all who requested tunes!!

 

749 posted on 04/23/2005 8:34:21 AM PDT by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: El Gran Salseron

LOL!! You won't notice it - sort of like the proverbial frog in hot water - but pretty soon they're addictive! He he he!


750 posted on 04/23/2005 8:34:51 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: El Gran Salseron

LOL! Why?


751 posted on 04/23/2005 8:35:21 AM PDT by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: StarCMC

LOL!


752 posted on 04/23/2005 8:35:48 AM PDT by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: StarCMC

OK, thanks in advance! :-)


753 posted on 04/23/2005 8:36:43 AM PDT by El Gran Salseron ( The equal opportunity male chauvinist pig. :-))
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To: Bethbg79

Why?

I'm actually quite shy and I'll usually look for a hole to crawl into when there are unfamiliar women around. :-)


754 posted on 04/23/2005 8:38:57 AM PDT by El Gran Salseron ( The equal opportunity male chauvinist pig. :-))
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To: StarCMC
Being Gemini, you should not be surprised that the Star and the Sunflower are nearly twins





You could keep both names, since they go together, but "Star" will always be best.
755 posted on 04/23/2005 8:39:30 AM PDT by Lady Jag (Honor and Dignity)
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To: El Gran Salseron
I'm unfamiliar? LOL

There's no need to be shy in here. You're gonna get hugged by all of us anyway. LOL

756 posted on 04/23/2005 8:41:25 AM PDT by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: Bethbg79

Good morning, Bethy! You are a tune spinner now? Most excellent!


757 posted on 04/23/2005 8:41:48 AM PDT by Lady Jag (Honor and Dignity)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; bentfeather; HiJinx; tomkow6; Radix; Spotsy; ...

 

DJ SUNSHINE!


Music Requests Incoming!
Thank you to everyone that requested music!!
This request is from El Gran Salseron.

Genre: Classic Rock or Oldies?? You decide

The Beatles - Come Together

Sidenote: Everyone sing along now...
We all know that the Cards are the better team!

 

758 posted on 04/23/2005 8:41:52 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: Lady Jag

CUTE!! :o)


759 posted on 04/23/2005 8:43:07 AM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: Lady Jag

I have been since before my hiatus...I used to do the openers with mojo every Saturday.


760 posted on 04/23/2005 8:43:32 AM PDT by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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