Slave To The Blues
by
Ma Rainey
Ma Rainey says:
I'm growling this one out to the far reaches ~ one of my saddest, down-hearted songs. This grim reaper of a tune features jazz greats Louis Armstrong, Fletcher Henderson, Buster Bailey, Joe Smith and Coleman Hawkins. Ragtime guitarist Blind Blake and hokum-blues duo Georgia Tom and Tampa Red also contribute. Hopes it eases your mind just a bit.
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