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As Dylan performed a two-week run at Gerde's Folk City in 1961 in New York's Greenwich Village, he began gathering songs to include on an album. Ultimately, only two songs would be penned by Dylan. The bulk of the album consisted of traditional, blues, and country tunes. When Hammond and Dylan entered Columbia's 7th Avenue Studio in November 1961, many songs were recorded in one take. Dylan resisted requests for second attempts, telling Hammond he couldn't see himself singing...

Memphis Slim was a blues pianist, singer, and composer and led a series of bands making over 500 recordings.

The 78-year-old music legend sang well during a performance that played down his own songs in favor of chestnuts by Lead Belly, Hank Williams, Washboard Sam and other pioneering American artists who inspired him early on

The year 1941 was a significant period in history, marked by the events of World War II, political upheavals, and cultural transformations. Despite the challenges of the times, the music industry continued to thrive, producing some of the most memorable and iconic songs of the 20th century. From swing to jazz, from ballads to blues,

Jelly Roll Morton walked into the Melrose brothers South Side music store in 1923. He got famous, and Lester Merose got rich.

The Columbus Washboard Company in Logan, Ohio is the last and only washboard factory in the United States. Founded in 1895, the company has more recently adapted its product to meet the varied needs of its customers, many of whom are musicians.

Taj Mahal   Blues Aint Nothin Senor Blues   Release Date: 4/18/2000 Album Type: Import (5 out of 5 stars) "From Calypso to Delta Blues, Jump Jive to Crescent City Boogie, nothing he cant do - Taj Mahal is the Afro-Musicale in todays "World of Music". Mahal takes the old Hank Williams country standard "MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS" with a soulful twist. Soul is the name of the game with "MR. PITIFUL" an Otis Redding Tune. Tajs makes it very clear with "NEED YOUR LOVIN" everyday, with a non-st...