Saturday, September 23, 2006

racetrack blues


"He had a ring 'round his shoulder, and it's shining just like gold."

For today: Memphis Slim (piano and vocals) and Willie Dixon (bass, vocals) performing Stewball. I love the use of language, and the spare accompaniment. This song traveled to the US with immigrants, but took on new meanings here.







* Photo of Memphis Slim by Rayburn Flerlage

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