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BLUES BEFORE SUNRISE FOR 02/15/26 |
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This week on BBS some real excitement as we present, for
the first time on the program, an interview with Robert M.W. Dixon, who along
with John Godrich, compiled the prewar Blues discography, Blue &
Gospel Records 1890-1943. I’ve already worn out the second and
third editions. My working copy of the fourth edition is held together with
blue duct tape (also keep a never-been-opened copy as back-up stashed in my
book case) My interview with Dr Dixon was originally included in my book, Pioneers
of the Blue Revival, University of Illinois Press 2014, 2018. One
interesting tidbit, for every new edition of the famed prewar discography,
the billing changes – Godrich & Dixon
– then Dixon & Godrich – and, of
course, Howard Rye. Our interview airs during Hour #3. Robert M.W. Dixon
– Only on BBS! |
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HOUR #1 |
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IF I WERE YOU
I’D LOVE ME |
TIMMIE ROGERS |
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BOOGIE WOOGIE |
JIMMY RUSHING/BASIE |
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DON’T YOU MISS YOUR BABY |
JIMMY RUSHING/BASIE |
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BABY DON’T TELL ON ME |
JIMMY RUSHING/BASIE |
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BOLERO AT THE SAVOY |
HELEN HUMES/BASIE |
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AND THE ANGELS SING |
HELEN HUMES/BASIE |
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DON’T WORRY ABOUT ME |
HELEN HUMES/BASIE |
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COPPER COLORED GAL OF MINE |
FATS WALLER |
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WHO’S AFRAID OF LOVE |
FATS WALLER |
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I ADORE YOU |
FATS WALLER |
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BOOGIE JOOGIE |
TAB SMITH |
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BECAUSE OF YOU |
TAB SMITH |
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DEEJAY SPECIAL |
TAB SMITH |
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ASK ANYONE WHO KNOWS |
FOUR VAGABONDS |
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SELF PORTRAIT |
MEADE LUX LEWIS |
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CANOE SONG |
PAUL ROBESON |
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LAST CALL |
PLAS JOHNSON |
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HOUR #2 |
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GOIN’ BACK TO NEW ORLEANS |
JOE LIGGINS |
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MY PLAYFUL BABY’S GONE |
WYNONIE HARRIS |
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LUSCIOUS WOMAN |
WYNONIE HARRIS |
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I RULE MY HOUSE |
CHUCK WILLIS |
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TEARS OF JOY |
ETTA JAMES |
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YOU DONE ME WRONG |
FATS DOMINO |
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MOVE ME |
LITTLE CAESAR |
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EASY EASY
BABY |
ANN COLE |
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SHORTY’S GOT TO GO |
ACE HARRIS |
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FOUR THIRTY IN THE MORNING |
SONNY THOMPSON |
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NO
I AIN’T GOT NOTHING AT ALL |
PINETOP SMITH |
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STEPPIN’ ON THE BLUES |
LONNIE JOHNSON |
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HECK OF A HOW DO YOU DO |
TAMPA RED |
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DON’T BLAME ME |
ETHEL WATERS |
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SHADOWS ON THE SWANEE |
ETHEL WATERS |
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BELLS OF LOVE |
MIDDLE GEORGIA SINGING CONVENTION |
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PAY YOUR FURNITURE MAN |
REV J.M. GATES |
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SOMEWHERE TO LAY MY HEAD |
SENSATIONAL NIGHTINGALES |
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LORD I’VE TRIED |
SOUL STIRRERS |
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HOUR #3 |
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ROBERT M.W. DIXON INTERVIEW |
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HOUR #4 |
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GANGSTER OF LOVE |
JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON |
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SWEET LOVIN’ MAMA |
JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON |
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THREE HOURS PAST MIDNIGHT |
JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON |
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SAD AS A MAN CAN BE |
IKE TURNER |
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NO COMING BACK |
IKE TURNER |
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JUST ONE MORE TIME |
IKE TURNER |
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DEATH BELLS |
LIGHTNING HOPKINS |
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RACETRACK BLUES |
LIGHTNING HOPKINS |
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SHINING BLUES |
LIGHTNING HOPKINS |
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LET’S GET HIGH |
ROSCOE GORDON |
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NEW ORLEANS L.A. |
ROSCOE GORDON |
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I DON’T LIKE IT |
ROSCOE GORDON |
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SAY MAN |
WILLIE MABON |
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I’M MAD |
WILLIE MABON |
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DUST MY BROOM |
EARL HOOKER |
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YOU TOOK ALL MY LOVE |
EARL HOOKER |
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HOT & HEAVY |
EARL HOOKER |
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KOLL AIDE |
ALBERT COLLINS |
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TONGUE LASHING |
ALBERT COLLINS |
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HOUR #5 |
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FOR SENTIMENTAL REASONS |
CHARIOTEERS |
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WHISPER NOT |
WES MONTGOMERY |
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MY LITTLE BROWN BOOK |
AL HIBBLER |
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SWEET & SLOW |
ELLA FITZGERALD |
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THE HONEYDRIPPER |
BRO JACK McDUFF |
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THANK YOU PRETTY
BABY |
BROOK BENTON |
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IT’S JUST A MATTER OF TIME |
BROOK BENTON |
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SEVENTY FOUR |
ROBERT NIGHTHAWK |
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SHADY LANE WOMAN |
FORREST CITY JOE |
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YOU CAN’T MAKE THE GRADE |
JAMES BEALE STREET CLARK |
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WHO BUT YOU |
JAMES BEALE STREET CLARK |
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DO THE DO |
TAILDRAGGER |
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YANCY’S BUGLE CALL |
JIMMY YANCY |
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SOMEONE TO LOVE |
CHARLES BROWN & BONNIE RAIIT |
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I FOUND OUT |
ANDREW DUNHAM |
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ALBATROSS |
FLEETWOOD MAC |
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