Most music historians believe it was Mamie Smith. Mamie sang with her band, the Jazz Hounds; and in 1920, she recorded the song "Crazy Blues" for the Okeh record label.
Adrianna Freeman
St. Louis Blues
Blues came from early folk music played by blacks in the Delta region. Some of it came from Chicago. Another source for the music was black gospel.
The blues originated from New Orleans, it was usually played by men and in bars, casinos and brothels Blues were usually songs about problems of the singers and the troubles in their lives. This is why, when singing the song, the singer would usually sound sad and in despair. :)
Yes, low quarters and black socks are authorized with the skirt.
Manon Rheaume. On September 23rd, 1992, she goaltended for the Tampa Bay Lightning in a preseason game against the St. Louis Blues.
Mamie Smith.
Bunches! Too many to mention. She was the most popular female blues artist of the 1920's. Look up a discography of Bessie. Her first record was a huge smash success, "Downhearted Blues".
Bessie Smith was a black female blues singer. She was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.
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Blues artists were traveling musicians, making it difficult to establish a permanent address.
Blues artists were traveling musicians, making it difficult to establish a permanent address. (APEX )
Blues artist were traviling musicians, making it difficult to establish a permanent address.
I found that this song has been sung by Grace Jones, Olivia Newton-John, and June Carter Cash. No mention of a female Blues artist recording it.....but perhaps there is a version out there somewhere.
AC/DC did not write/record Black Betty, Ram Jam did.'Black Betty' LEADBELLY, Blues Legend :-))
Artist Blues - 1925 was released on: USA: 15 June 1925
The cast of Artist Blues - 1925 includes: Gloria Joy
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