https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/black-blues/ en-us Music by African-American artists from the 1920’s through the 1960’s including blues, gospel, rhythm & blues, early soul and doo wop with emphasis on the period from W.W. II through the sixties. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8cbaefae-c3a7-11e9-83d3-37c8cbd20e8a/image/uploads_2F1566350117090-0az4h3y59t-06eb8cb20e8b5487dfd9efd46da3c6b7_2FBB_01.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/black-blues/ no episodic Give it a listen! Robert Javors Music by African-American artists from the 1920’s through the 1960’s including blues, gospel, rhythm & blues, early soul and doo wop with emphasis on the period from W.W. II through the sixties. Music by African-American artists from the 1920’s through the 1960’s including blues, gospel, rhythm & blues, early soul and doo wop with emphasis on the period from W.W. II through the sixties.

]]> This episode continues to look at obscure R&B shouters from 1946 to 1954. Listen to artists like Chuck Merrill, Papa Treetop, Dan Archer, Fletcher Smith, Blinky Allen, Ed Barron, Mr. Blues Carson, and dozens more. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:15:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at obscure R&B shouters from 1946 to 1954. Listen to artists like Chuck Merrill, Papa Treetop, Dan Archer, Fletcher Smith, Blinky Allen, Ed Barron, Mr. Blues Carson, and dozens more. This episode continues to look at obscure R&B shouters from 1946 to 1954. Listen to artists like Chuck Merrill, Papa Treetop, Dan Archer, Fletcher Smith, Blinky Allen, Ed Barron, Mr. Blues Carson, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at the Vita label from Pasadena, Ca and the Timely label from NYC. Listen to doo wop groups such as The Ambassadors, The Colts, The Titans, and The Chavelles. Also hear blues and R&B by Harmonica Slim, Billy Gayles, Effie Smith, Big Boy Groves, and many more. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:59:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at the Vita label from Pasadena, Ca and the Timely label from NYC. Listen to doo wop groups such as The Ambassadors, The Colts, The Titans, and The Chavelles. Also hear blues and R&B by Harmonica Slim, Billy Gayles, Effie Smith, Big Boy Groves, and many more. This episode looks at the Vita label from Pasadena, Ca and the Timely label from NYC. Listen to doo wop groups such as The Ambassadors, The Colts, The Titans, and The Chavelles. Also hear blues and R&B by Harmonica Slim, Billy Gayles, Effie Smith, Big Boy Groves, and many more.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at obscure blues and R&B shouters from 1946 to 1953. Listen to Papa Treetop, Country Homes, Jack Parker, Billy Ford, Lou Sargent, Little Mr. Blues, Lionel Reason, Fletcher Smith abd dozens more. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at obscure blues and R&B shouters from 1946 to 1953. Listen to Papa Treetop, Country Homes, Jack Parker, Billy Ford, Lou Sargent, Little Mr. Blues, Lionel Reason, Fletcher Smith abd dozens more. This episode looks at obscure blues and R&B shouters from 1946 to 1953. Listen to Papa Treetop, Country Homes, Jack Parker, Billy Ford, Lou Sargent, Little Mr. Blues, Lionel Reason, Fletcher Smith abd dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at the two labels specializing in doo wop: Joyce from Brooklyn and Grand from Philadelphia. Listen to vocal groups like The Castelles, The Lovenotes, The Crests, The Gaytunes, The Cherokees, The Angels, and many more. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:09:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at the two labels specializing in doo wop: Joyce from Brooklyn and Grand from Philadelphia. Listen to vocal groups like The Castelles, The Lovenotes, The Crests, The Gaytunes, The Cherokees, The Angels, and many more. This episode looks at the two labels specializing in doo wop: Joyce from Brooklyn and Grand from Philadelphia. Listen to vocal groups like The Castelles, The Lovenotes, The Crests, The Gaytunes, The Cherokees, The Angels, and many more.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes my look at the Red Lightnin' record label of England. During the 1960s and 1970s Red Lightnin' produced great blues records featuring primarily Chicago based artists. Listen to Muddy Waters, Byther Smith, Billy Boy Arnold, Mighty Joe Young, Luther Johnson, Magic Sam and many others. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:45:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes my look at the Red Lightnin' record label of England. During the 1960s and 1970s Red Lightnin' produced great blues records featuring primarily Chicago based artists. Listen to Muddy Waters, Byther Smith, Billy Boy Arnold, Mighty Joe Young, Luther Johnson, Magic Sam and many others. This episode concludes my look at the Red Lightnin' record label of England. During the 1960s and 1970s Red Lightnin' produced great blues records featuring primarily Chicago based artists. Listen to Muddy Waters, Byther Smith, Billy Boy Arnold, Mighty Joe Young, Luther Johnson, Magic Sam and many others.

]]> 6999 This episode highlights the blues and doo wop records released by Atlas records from 1951 through the late 1960s. Listen to The Haven Knights, The Fi Tones, The Re-Vels, Bennie Woods & the 4 Dukes, Hattie Green, Piney Kokomo Brown, H-Bomb Ferguson, Charlie Walker, and many others. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:45:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode highlights the blues and doo wop records released by Atlas records from 1951 through the late 1960s. Listen to The Haven Knights, The Fi Tones, The Re-Vels, Bennie Woods & the 4 Dukes, Hattie Green, Piney Kokomo Brown, H-Bomb Ferguson, Charlie Walker, and many others. This episode highlights the blues and doo wop records released by Atlas records from 1951 through the late 1960s. Listen to The Haven Knights, The Fi Tones, The Re-Vels, Bennie Woods & the 4 Dukes, Hattie Green, Piney Kokomo Brown, H-Bomb Ferguson, Charlie Walker, and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode highlights blues from England's Red Lightin' label which specialized in reissuing Chicago blues 45s primarily from the 1960s and 1970s as well as producing records by U.S. blues artists touring Europe. Listen to artists like Muddy Waters, Fenton Robinson, Carey Bell, Mighty Joe Young, Billy Boy Arnold and many others. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:33:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode highlights blues from England's Red Lightin' label which specialized in reissuing Chicago blues 45s primarily from the 1960s and 1970s as well as producing records by U.S. blues artists touring Europe. Listen to artists like Muddy Waters, Fenton Robinson, Carey Bell, Mighty Joe Young, Billy Boy Arnold and many others. This episode highlights blues from England's Red Lightin' label which specialized in reissuing Chicago blues 45s primarily from the 1960s and 1970s as well as producing records by U.S. blues artists touring Europe. Listen to artists like Muddy Waters, Fenton Robinson, Carey Bell, Mighty Joe Young, Billy Boy Arnold and many others.

]]> 7029 This episode looks at the violin in blues in the 1920s and 1930s. Listen to Lonnie Johnson, Memphis Jug Band, Banjo Ikey Robinson, Tennessee Chocolate Drops, Mississippi Sheiks, Big Joe Williams, and many others. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:10:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at the violin in blues in the 1920s and 1930s. Listen to Lonnie Johnson, Memphis Jug Band, Banjo Ikey Robinson, Tennessee Chocolate Drops, Mississippi Sheiks, Big Joe Williams, and many others. This episode looks at the violin in blues in the 1920s and 1930s. Listen to Lonnie Johnson, Memphis Jug Band, Banjo Ikey Robinson, Tennessee Chocolate Drops, Mississippi Sheiks, Big Joe Williams, and many others.

]]> 7140 This is the last episode devoted to the R&B hits of the 1950s, with emphasis on the hits of 1956. Listen to artists like Joe Turner, Ivory Joe Hunter, Jimmy Rogers, Wynonie Harris, Billy Boy Arnold, Chuck Berry, Bobby Blue Bland, and many others. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:27:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the last episode devoted to the R&B hits of the 1950s, with emphasis on the hits of 1956. Listen to artists like Joe Turner, Ivory Joe Hunter, Jimmy Rogers, Wynonie Harris, Billy Boy Arnold, Chuck Berry, Bobby Blue Bland, and many others. This is the last episode devoted to the R&B hits of the 1950s, with emphasis on the hits of 1956. Listen to artists like Joe Turner, Ivory Joe Hunter, Jimmy Rogers, Wynonie Harris, Billy Boy Arnold, Chuck Berry, Bobby Blue Bland, and many others.

]]> 7140 This is the final episode devoted to R&B hits of the 1950s with this episode looking at 1956. Hear artists like Ann Cole, Little Richard, Chuck Willis, The Five Satins, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, The Moonglows, LaVern Baker, and dozens more. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:07:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the final episode devoted to R&B hits of the 1950s with this episode looking at 1956. Hear artists like Ann Cole, Little Richard, Chuck Willis, The Five Satins, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, The Moonglows, LaVern Baker, and dozens more. This is the final episode devoted to R&B hits of the 1950s with this episode looking at 1956. Hear artists like Ann Cole, Little Richard, Chuck Willis, The Five Satins, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, The Moonglows, LaVern Baker, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at R&B hits from 199 & 1856 from artists like Eta James, The Midnighters, Johnny Guitar Watson, T-Bone Walker, Fats Domino, Little willie John and dozens more. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:42:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at R&B hits from 199 & 1856 from artists like Eta James, The Midnighters, Johnny Guitar Watson, T-Bone Walker, Fats Domino, Little willie John and dozens more. This episode looks at R&B hits from 199 & 1856 from artists like Eta James, The Midnighters, Johnny Guitar Watson, T-Bone Walker, Fats Domino, Little willie John and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode starts with 4 R&B hits from 1955 but due to technical difficulties the music had to be stopped and the rest of the show was devoted to talking about black music venue, primarily in Brooklyn during the 1950s and early 1960s. Also discussed were a few white music venue that featured white and black headliners during that period. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:21:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode starts with 4 R&B hits from 1955 but due to technical difficulties the music had to be stopped and the rest of the show was devoted to talking about black music venue, primarily in Brooklyn during the 1950s and early 1960s. Also discussed were a few white music venue that featured white and black headliners during that period. This episode starts with 4 R&B hits from 1955 but due to technical difficulties the music had to be stopped and the rest of the show was devoted to talking about black music venue, primarily in Brooklyn during the 1950s and early 1960s. Also discussed were a few white music venue that featured white and black headliners during that period.

]]> 7145 This episode starts with R&B hits of the mid 1950s but due to technical difficulties the music had to be stopped and the show continues with stories of the host's record buying trips in the 1970s. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:19:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode starts with R&B hits of the mid 1950s but due to technical difficulties the music had to be stopped and the show continues with stories of the host's record buying trips in the 1970s. This episode starts with R&B hits of the mid 1950s but due to technical difficulties the music had to be stopped and the show continues with stories of the host's record buying trips in the 1970s.

]]> 7140 This episode continues a look at well known and obscure soul recordings mostly from the 1960s. Listen to artists like Howard Tate, Peaches and Herb, Jimmy Garland, Bobby Parker, Shirley Wahls, The Ohio Players, Ray Scott, and dozens more. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:06:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues a look at well known and obscure soul recordings mostly from the 1960s. Listen to artists like Howard Tate, Peaches and Herb, Jimmy Garland, Bobby Parker, Shirley Wahls, The Ohio Players, Ray Scott, and dozens more. This episode continues a look at well known and obscure soul recordings mostly from the 1960s. Listen to artists like Howard Tate, Peaches and Herb, Jimmy Garland, Bobby Parker, Shirley Wahls, The Ohio Players, Ray Scott, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode features well known and obscure soul music primarily from the 1960s. Listen to artists like Dorothy Williams, Brock Tanner, Little Ben and The Cheers, Shep Grant, Lee Calvin, Al Perkins, Buddy Ace and dozens more. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:28:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features well known and obscure soul music primarily from the 1960s. Listen to artists like Dorothy Williams, Brock Tanner, Little Ben and The Cheers, Shep Grant, Lee Calvin, Al Perkins, Buddy Ace and dozens more. This episode features well known and obscure soul music primarily from the 1960s. Listen to artists like Dorothy Williams, Brock Tanner, Little Ben and The Cheers, Shep Grant, Lee Calvin, Al Perkins, Buddy Ace and dozens more.

]]> 7045 This episode features tunes on Billboard's R&B charts from 1953 to 1955. Some of the artists heard are Nappy Brown, The Spaniels, Etta James, B.B. King, Shirley & Lee, Lavern Baker, Ray Charles, The Drifters, an ddozens more. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:01:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features tunes on Billboard's R&B charts from 1953 to 1955. Some of the artists heard are Nappy Brown, The Spaniels, Etta James, B.B. King, Shirley & Lee, Lavern Baker, Ray Charles, The Drifters, an ddozens more. This episode features tunes on Billboard's R&B charts from 1953 to 1955. Some of the artists heard are Nappy Brown, The Spaniels, Etta James, B.B. King, Shirley & Lee, Lavern Baker, Ray Charles, The Drifters, an ddozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode features national & regional R&B hits from 1953 to 1955. Listen to artists like Roy Brown, B.B. King, Professor Longhair, Joe Turner, Johnny Fuller, Amos Milburn, Ray Charles, and dozens more. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:52:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features national & regional R&B hits from 1953 to 1955. Listen to artists like Roy Brown, B.B. King, Professor Longhair, Joe Turner, Johnny Fuller, Amos Milburn, Ray Charles, and dozens more. This episode features national & regional R&B hits from 1953 to 1955. Listen to artists like Roy Brown, B.B. King, Professor Longhair, Joe Turner, Johnny Fuller, Amos Milburn, Ray Charles, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode continues to look at R&B songs that were national or regional hits during 1953 and 1954. Listen to artists like Amos Milburn, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Ruth Brown, The Dominoes, The Charms, Otis Blackwell, Pee Wee Crayton, and dozens more. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 01:45:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at R&B songs that were national or regional hits during 1953 and 1954. Listen to artists like Amos Milburn, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Ruth Brown, The Dominoes, The Charms, Otis Blackwell, Pee Wee Crayton, and dozens more. This episode continues to look at R&B songs that were national or regional hits during 1953 and 1954. Listen to artists like Amos Milburn, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Ruth Brown, The Dominoes, The Charms, Otis Blackwell, Pee Wee Crayton, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode features R&B, blues and doo wop hits from 1953 & 1954. Listen to artists like The Flairs, The Tempo Toppers (with Little Richard), Roy Brown, The 5 Royales, Jimmy Mccracklin, Jack Dupree, The Chords, Elmore James, and many more. Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:50:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features R&B, blues and doo wop hits from 1953 & 1954. Listen to artists like The Flairs, The Tempo Toppers (with Little Richard), Roy Brown, The 5 Royales, Jimmy Mccracklin, Jack Dupree, The Chords, Elmore James, and many more. This episode features R&B, blues and doo wop hits from 1953 & 1954. Listen to artists like The Flairs, The Tempo Toppers (with Little Richard), Roy Brown, The 5 Royales, Jimmy Mccracklin, Jack Dupree, The Chords, Elmore James, and many more.

]]> 7140 This episode continues to look at songs written & composed by Lieber & Stoller. Listen to artists like Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Ruth Brown, The Robins, Jimmy Witherspoon, The Coasters, Charles Brown, Bullmoose Jackson, Little Esther, and many others. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:50:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at songs written & composed by Lieber & Stoller. Listen to artists like Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Ruth Brown, The Robins, Jimmy Witherspoon, The Coasters, Charles Brown, Bullmoose Jackson, Little Esther, and many others. This episode continues to look at songs written & composed by Lieber & Stoller. Listen to artists like Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Ruth Brown, The Robins, Jimmy Witherspoon, The Coasters, Charles Brown, Bullmoose Jackson, Little Esther, and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode begins a look at songs composed & written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Listen to artists like Jimmy Witherspoon, The Robins, The Drifters, Etta James, Ray Charles, Lavern Baker, Little Esther, The Coasters, Jimmy Liggins, and dozens more. Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:03:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode begins a look at songs composed & written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Listen to artists like Jimmy Witherspoon, The Robins, The Drifters, Etta James, Ray Charles, Lavern Baker, Little Esther, The Coasters, Jimmy Liggins, and dozens more. This episode begins a look at songs composed & written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Listen to artists like Jimmy Witherspoon, The Robins, The Drifters, Etta James, Ray Charles, Lavern Baker, Little Esther, The Coasters, Jimmy Liggins, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at R&B hits made between 1952 and 1954. Some of the artists you will hear are The Drifters, Roscoe Gordon, Muddy Waters, Jimmy McCracklin, Little Junior Parker, The Swallows. The 5 Royales, Fats Domino, and many others. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:44:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at R&B hits made between 1952 and 1954. Some of the artists you will hear are The Drifters, Roscoe Gordon, Muddy Waters, Jimmy McCracklin, Little Junior Parker, The Swallows. The 5 Royales, Fats Domino, and many others. This episode looks at R&B hits made between 1952 and 1954. Some of the artists you will hear are The Drifters, Roscoe Gordon, Muddy Waters, Jimmy McCracklin, Little Junior Parker, The Swallows. The 5 Royales, Fats Domino, and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode features blues and R&B hits from 1952 and 1953. Listen to artists like Johnny Shines, The Vocaleers, Joe Turner, The Prisonaires, Jimmy Reed Ruth Brown, The Spaniels, and dozens more. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:08:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues and R&B hits from 1952 and 1953. Listen to artists like Johnny Shines, The Vocaleers, Joe Turner, The Prisonaires, Jimmy Reed Ruth Brown, The Spaniels, and dozens more. This episode features blues and R&B hits from 1952 and 1953. Listen to artists like Johnny Shines, The Vocaleers, Joe Turner, The Prisonaires, Jimmy Reed Ruth Brown, The Spaniels, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode features R&B hits from 1951 to 1953. Some of the artists you can hear are The Flamingos, The Marylanders, John Lee Hooker, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Little Walter, Ray Charles, Johnny Guitar Watson, and many others. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:42:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features R&B hits from 1951 to 1953. Some of the artists you can hear are The Flamingos, The Marylanders, John Lee Hooker, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Little Walter, Ray Charles, Johnny Guitar Watson, and many others. This episode features R&B hits from 1951 to 1953. Some of the artists you can hear are The Flamingos, The Marylanders, John Lee Hooker, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Little Walter, Ray Charles, Johnny Guitar Watson, and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode features blues and gospel artists recorded by George Mitchell primarily in the 1960s in the South. Some of the featured artists are Bud Grant, Green Paschall, Jim Bunkley, Abe McNeil and George Henry Bussey. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:10:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues and gospel artists recorded by George Mitchell primarily in the 1960s in the South. Some of the featured artists are Bud Grant, Green Paschall, Jim Bunkley, Abe McNeil and George Henry Bussey. This episode features blues and gospel artists recorded by George Mitchell primarily in the 1960s in the South. Some of the featured artists are Bud Grant, Green Paschall, Jim Bunkley, Abe McNeil and George Henry Bussey.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at field recordings made by George Mitchell in the South in the 1960s and 1970s. Listen to known artists like Houston Stackhouse, Buddy Moss, Big Joe Williams, and Othar Turner as well as unknown artists like Teddy Williams, Leon Pinson, Lonzie Thomas, John Lee Ziegler and Cecil Barfield. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:14:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at field recordings made by George Mitchell in the South in the 1960s and 1970s. Listen to known artists like Houston Stackhouse, Buddy Moss, Big Joe Williams, and Othar Turner as well as unknown artists like Teddy Williams, Leon Pinson, Lonzie Thomas, John Lee Ziegler and Cecil Barfield. This episode looks at field recordings made by George Mitchell in the South in the 1960s and 1970s. Listen to known artists like Houston Stackhouse, Buddy Moss, Big Joe Williams, and Othar Turner as well as unknown artists like Teddy Williams, Leon Pinson, Lonzie Thomas, John Lee Ziegler and Cecil Barfield.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at Billboard's R&B hits for 1951 and 1952, Listen to artists such as John Lee Hooker, Little Richard, Bobby Blue Bland, Little Walter, Jackie Brenston, Lloyd Price, Howlin' Wolf and dozens more. Sun, 25 May 2025 20:18:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Billboard's R&B hits for 1951 and 1952, Listen to artists such as John Lee Hooker, Little Richard, Bobby Blue Bland, Little Walter, Jackie Brenston, Lloyd Price, Howlin' Wolf and dozens more. This episode looks at Billboard's R&B hits for 1951 and 1952, Listen to artists such as John Lee Hooker, Little Richard, Bobby Blue Bland, Little Walter, Jackie Brenston, Lloyd Price, Howlin' Wolf and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode focuses on R&B hits of 1951 and 1952. Listen to Floyd Dixon, Tampa Red, The Ravens, Little Walter, Big Maybelle, The Dominoes, Johnny Ace and dozens more. Sun, 18 May 2025 19:33:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode focuses on R&B hits of 1951 and 1952. Listen to Floyd Dixon, Tampa Red, The Ravens, Little Walter, Big Maybelle, The Dominoes, Johnny Ace and dozens more. This episode focuses on R&B hits of 1951 and 1952. Listen to Floyd Dixon, Tampa Red, The Ravens, Little Walter, Big Maybelle, The Dominoes, Johnny Ace and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode features songs from 1950 to 1952 that were listed on Billboard's Top R&B Hits. Hear artists like Howlin' Wolf, The Clovers, Roy Milton, The Treniers, Dinah Washington, Muddy Waters, Louis Jordan, Little Esther, and dozens more. Mon, 12 May 2025 21:25:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features songs from 1950 to 1952 that were listed on Billboard's Top R&B Hits. Hear artists like Howlin' Wolf, The Clovers, Roy Milton, The Treniers, Dinah Washington, Muddy Waters, Louis Jordan, Little Esther, and dozens more. This episode features songs from 1950 to 1952 that were listed on Billboard's Top R&B Hits. Hear artists like Howlin' Wolf, The Clovers, Roy Milton, The Treniers, Dinah Washington, Muddy Waters, Louis Jordan, Little Esther, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode features blues, R&B and doo wop songs that were on Billboard's hit R&B charts from 1950 and 1951. Listen to artists like Lowell Fulson, Arthur Crudup, The Larks, John Lee Hooker, Roy Brown, Roy Milton, B.B. King and dozens more. Mon, 05 May 2025 16:28:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, R&B and doo wop songs that were on Billboard's hit R&B charts from 1950 and 1951. Listen to artists like Lowell Fulson, Arthur Crudup, The Larks, John Lee Hooker, Roy Brown, Roy Milton, B.B. King and dozens more. This episode features blues, R&B and doo wop songs that were on Billboard's hit R&B charts from 1950 and 1951. Listen to artists like Lowell Fulson, Arthur Crudup, The Larks, John Lee Hooker, Roy Brown, Roy Milton, B.B. King and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes our look at songs written by Rudy Toombs. Listen to artists like Ruth Brown, Amos Milburn, Otis Williams and The Charms, Wynonie Harris, and many others. Also featured are R&B hits from 1950/1. Listen to T-Bone Walker, Ivory Joe Hunter, Joe Liggins, Louis Jordan, The Cardinals, and many others. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:28:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes our look at songs written by Rudy Toombs. Listen to artists like Ruth Brown, Amos Milburn, Otis Williams and The Charms, Wynonie Harris, and many others. Also featured are R&B hits from 1950/1. Listen to T-Bone Walker, Ivory Joe Hunter, Joe Liggins, Louis Jordan, The Cardinals, and many others. This episode concludes our look at songs written by Rudy Toombs. Listen to artists like Ruth Brown, Amos Milburn, Otis Williams and The Charms, Wynonie Harris, and many others. Also featured are R&B hits from 1950/1. Listen to T-Bone Walker, Ivory Joe Hunter, Joe Liggins, Louis Jordan, The Cardinals, and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode continues to look at blues, R&B and doo wop songs written by Rudy Toombs. Listen to artists like The Clovers, Joe Turner, Ruth Brown, The Lamplighters, Little Willie John, and many more. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:50:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at blues, R&B and doo wop songs written by Rudy Toombs. Listen to artists like The Clovers, Joe Turner, Ruth Brown, The Lamplighters, Little Willie John, and many more. This episode continues to look at blues, R&B and doo wop songs written by Rudy Toombs. Listen to artists like The Clovers, Joe Turner, Ruth Brown, The Lamplighters, Little Willie John, and many more.

]]> 7140 This episode features blues, doo wop and R&B songs written by Rudy Toombs from the late 1940s until his death in 1962. Listen to Little Willie John, Ruth Brown, The Clover, Freddy King, Lula Reed, The Midnighters and many others. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:49:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, doo wop and R&B songs written by Rudy Toombs from the late 1940s until his death in 1962. Listen to Little Willie John, Ruth Brown, The Clover, Freddy King, Lula Reed, The Midnighters and many others. This episode features blues, doo wop and R&B songs written by Rudy Toombs from the late 1940s until his death in 1962. Listen to Little Willie John, Ruth Brown, The Clover, Freddy King, Lula Reed, The Midnighters and many others.

]]> 7140 This is the third and final episode devoted to gospel, blues, R&B, doo wop and soul songs about the weather. Listen to Dinah Washington, Muddy Waters, Big Bill Broonzy, Lowell Fulson, Isaac Hayes, Josh White, The Robins and dozens more. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:40:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the third and final episode devoted to gospel, blues, R&B, doo wop and soul songs about the weather. Listen to Dinah Washington, Muddy Waters, Big Bill Broonzy, Lowell Fulson, Isaac Hayes, Josh White, The Robins and dozens more. This is the third and final episode devoted to gospel, blues, R&B, doo wop and soul songs about the weather. Listen to Dinah Washington, Muddy Waters, Big Bill Broonzy, Lowell Fulson, Isaac Hayes, Josh White, The Robins and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode features blues, R&B, gospel, doo wop and soul songs about the weather. Listen to artists like The Soul Stirrers, Little Esther, Marvin Gaye, Blind Willie Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Ray Quarles, Johnny Rawls, and many others. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:29:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, R&B, gospel, doo wop and soul songs about the weather. Listen to artists like The Soul Stirrers, Little Esther, Marvin Gaye, Blind Willie Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Ray Quarles, Johnny Rawls, and many others. This episode features blues, R&B, gospel, doo wop and soul songs about the weather. Listen to artists like The Soul Stirrers, Little Esther, Marvin Gaye, Blind Willie Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Ray Quarles, Johnny Rawls, and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode features gospel, blues, doo wop, R&B and soul songs about rain, snow floods, storms, clouds, etc. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:55:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features gospel, blues, doo wop, R&B and soul songs about rain, snow floods, storms, clouds, etc. This episode features gospel, blues, doo wop, R&B and soul songs about rain, snow floods, storms, clouds, etc.

]]> 7140 This episode highlights R&B hits from 1949 to 1951. Listen to artists like Big Mama Thornton, Lucky Millinder, Pee Wee Crayton, Wynonie Harris and dozens more. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:57:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode highlights R&B hits from 1949 to 1951. Listen to artists like Big Mama Thornton, Lucky Millinder, Pee Wee Crayton, Wynonie Harris and dozens more. This episode highlights R&B hits from 1949 to 1951. Listen to artists like Big Mama Thornton, Lucky Millinder, Pee Wee Crayton, Wynonie Harris and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode covers songs that made it to Billboard's Top R&B records rankings from 1948 to 1951. Listen to artists like Roy Milton, Wynonie Harris, Joe Liggins, Roy Brown, Fats Domino, Percy Mayfield, Louis Jordan and many, many more. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:25:31 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode covers songs that made it to Billboard's Top R&B records rankings from 1948 to 1951. Listen to artists like Roy Milton, Wynonie Harris, Joe Liggins, Roy Brown, Fats Domino, Percy Mayfield, Louis Jordan and many, many more. This episode covers songs that made it to Billboard's Top R&B records rankings from 1948 to 1951. Listen to artists like Roy Milton, Wynonie Harris, Joe Liggins, Roy Brown, Fats Domino, Percy Mayfield, Louis Jordan and many, many more.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at records that were listed on Billboard's Top R&B Hits from 1947 through 1949. Listen to artists such as Dinah Washington, Ivory Joe Hunter, Amos Milburn, Bull Moose Jackson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Louis Jordan, Memphis Slim, Jimmy Preston, and many others. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:07:02 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at records that were listed on Billboard's Top R&B Hits from 1947 through 1949. Listen to artists such as Dinah Washington, Ivory Joe Hunter, Amos Milburn, Bull Moose Jackson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Louis Jordan, Memphis Slim, Jimmy Preston, and many others. This episode looks at records that were listed on Billboard's Top R&B Hits from 1947 through 1949. Listen to artists such as Dinah Washington, Ivory Joe Hunter, Amos Milburn, Bull Moose Jackson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Louis Jordan, Memphis Slim, Jimmy Preston, and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode continues to look at R&B records that were listed on the Billboard R&B hit charts in the 1940s. Listen to hit making artists like Joe Liggins, Ivory Joe Hunter, Bull Moose Jackson, Amos Milburn, Muddy Waters, Louis Jordan and many others. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:21:31 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at R&B records that were listed on the Billboard R&B hit charts in the 1940s. Listen to hit making artists like Joe Liggins, Ivory Joe Hunter, Bull Moose Jackson, Amos Milburn, Muddy Waters, Louis Jordan and many others. This episode continues to look at R&B records that were listed on the Billboard R&B hit charts in the 1940s. Listen to hit making artists like Joe Liggins, Ivory Joe Hunter, Bull Moose Jackson, Amos Milburn, Muddy Waters, Louis Jordan and many others.

]]> 7140 Listen to R&B hits recorded from 1945 to 1948. Some of the featured artists are: Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, Julia Lee, Nellie Lutcher, Lionel Hampton, Bull Moose Jackson, Cab Calloway, Louis Jordan, and dozens more. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:48:53 -0000 full Robert Javors Listen to R&B hits recorded from 1945 to 1948. Some of the featured artists are: Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, Julia Lee, Nellie Lutcher, Lionel Hampton, Bull Moose Jackson, Cab Calloway, Louis Jordan, and dozens more. Listen to R&B hits recorded from 1945 to 1948. Some of the featured artists are: Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, Julia Lee, Nellie Lutcher, Lionel Hampton, Bull Moose Jackson, Cab Calloway, Louis Jordan, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at Billboard charted R&B hits from 1942 to 1947. Listen to artists like Count Basie, Wea Bea Booze, Ivory Joe Hunter, Lucky Millender, Cootie Williams, Louis Jordan, Lionel Hampton, and many others. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:59:40 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Billboard charted R&B hits from 1942 to 1947. Listen to artists like Count Basie, Wea Bea Booze, Ivory Joe Hunter, Lucky Millender, Cootie Williams, Louis Jordan, Lionel Hampton, and many others. This episode looks at Billboard charted R&B hits from 1942 to 1947. Listen to artists like Count Basie, Wea Bea Booze, Ivory Joe Hunter, Lucky Millender, Cootie Williams, Louis Jordan, Lionel Hampton, and many others.

]]> 7140 Family song artists include The Coolbreezers, Effie Smith, Brownie McGhee, Boozoo Chavis and others. Artists from the 1940s include Louis Jordan, Joe Turner, Buddy and Ella Johnson, Count Basie with Jimmy Rushing, Arthur Crudup, Lucky Millinder and many more. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:35:31 -0000 full Robert Javors Family song artists include The Coolbreezers, Effie Smith, Brownie McGhee, Boozoo Chavis and others. Artists from the 1940s include Louis Jordan, Joe Turner, Buddy and Ella Johnson, Count Basie with Jimmy Rushing, Arthur Crudup, Lucky Millinder and many more. Family song artists include The Coolbreezers, Effie Smith, Brownie McGhee, Boozoo Chavis and others. Artists from the 1940s include Louis Jordan, Joe Turner, Buddy and Ella Johnson, Count Basie with Jimmy Rushing, Arthur Crudup, Lucky Millinder and many more.

]]> 7140 Listen to blues, doo wop and R&B songs about all your family members except mothers and fathers. Listen to J.B. Lenore, Snooks Eaglin, Sonny Terry, Bobby Mitchell & The Toppers, Willie Tee, Tiny Kennedy, The Midnighters and dozens more. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:43:50 -0000 full Robert Javors Listen to blues, doo wop and R&B songs about all your family members except mothers and fathers. Listen to J.B. Lenore, Snooks Eaglin, Sonny Terry, Bobby Mitchell & The Toppers, Willie Tee, Tiny Kennedy, The Midnighters and dozens more. Listen to blues, doo wop and R&B songs about all your family members except mothers and fathers. Listen to J.B. Lenore, Snooks Eaglin, Sonny Terry, Bobby Mitchell & The Toppers, Willie Tee, Tiny Kennedy, The Midnighters and dozens more.

]]> 7140 Some featured artists you will hear are: Big John Greer, Poppa Hop, The Moonglows, Johnny Otis, Maggie Ingram, The Black Ace, The Pilgrim Travelers, Victoria Spivey and dozens more. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:46:13 -0000 full Robert Javors Some featured artists you will hear are: Big John Greer, Poppa Hop, The Moonglows, Johnny Otis, Maggie Ingram, The Black Ace, The Pilgrim Travelers, Victoria Spivey and dozens more. Some featured artists you will hear are: Big John Greer, Poppa Hop, The Moonglows, Johnny Otis, Maggie Ingram, The Black Ace, The Pilgrim Travelers, Victoria Spivey and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode features gospel, doo wop, blues and R&B songs about the holidays. Listen to The Dixie Hummingbirds, The Drifters, The Marshall Brothers, The Five Keys, Charles Brown, Johnny Otis, Jesse Thomas, The Voices, Freddy King, Jimmy Witherspoon, and dozens more. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:33:25 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features gospel, doo wop, blues and R&B songs about the holidays. Listen to The Dixie Hummingbirds, The Drifters, The Marshall Brothers, The Five Keys, Charles Brown, Johnny Otis, Jesse Thomas, The Voices, Freddy King, Jimmy Witherspoon, and dozens more. This episode features gospel, doo wop, blues and R&B songs about the holidays. Listen to The Dixie Hummingbirds, The Drifters, The Marshall Brothers, The Five Keys, Charles Brown, Johnny Otis, Jesse Thomas, The Voices, Freddy King, Jimmy Witherspoon, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 Listen to songs about aunts, uncles, sons, daughters and in-laws. Some of the featured artists are Mavis Staples, The Checkers, Percy Sledge, Bobby Rush, Otis Rush, Big John Greer, The Memphis Jug Band, Ruth Brown, Big Maybelle, Johnny Otis and dozens more. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:21:29 -0000 full Robert Javors Listen to songs about aunts, uncles, sons, daughters and in-laws. Some of the featured artists are Mavis Staples, The Checkers, Percy Sledge, Bobby Rush, Otis Rush, Big John Greer, The Memphis Jug Band, Ruth Brown, Big Maybelle, Johnny Otis and dozens more. Listen to songs about aunts, uncles, sons, daughters and in-laws. Some of the featured artists are Mavis Staples, The Checkers, Percy Sledge, Bobby Rush, Otis Rush, Big John Greer, The Memphis Jug Band, Ruth Brown, Big Maybelle, Johnny Otis and dozens more.

]]> 7140 Listen to gospel, blues, soul and R&B songs about war, soldiers, etc. Some of the artists featured are Speckled Red, James Carr, The Brooklyn All Stars, Lightnin' Slim, Eddy Giles, The Sensational Nightingales, Little Richard, Teddy Reynolds, Big Bill Broonzy and many others. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:40:44 -0000 full Robert Javors Listen to gospel, blues, soul and R&B songs about war, soldiers, etc. Some of the artists featured are Speckled Red, James Carr, The Brooklyn All Stars, Lightnin' Slim, Eddy Giles, The Sensational Nightingales, Little Richard, Teddy Reynolds, Big Bill Broonzy and many others. Listen to gospel, blues, soul and R&B songs about war, soldiers, etc. Some of the artists featured are Speckled Red, James Carr, The Brooklyn All Stars, Lightnin' Slim, Eddy Giles, The Sensational Nightingales, Little Richard, Teddy Reynolds, Big Bill Broonzy and many others.

]]> 7140 In this episode you can hear gospel (Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, Golden Gate Quartet, The Caravans, etc.), pre-war blues (Sonny Boy Williamson, Joshua White, Yank Rachell, etc.), post-war blues (John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Biy Crudup, etc.), R&B (Cousin Joe, King Perry, The Four Barons, etc.) and soul (Freda Payne, Prince Love, The Whispers, Joe Tex, etc.) Sun, 08 Dec 2024 22:19:01 -0000 full Robert Javors In this episode you can hear gospel (Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, Golden Gate Quartet, The Caravans, etc.), pre-war blues (Sonny Boy Williamson, Joshua White, Yank Rachell, etc.), post-war blues (John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Biy Crudup, etc.), R&B (Cousin Joe, King Perry, The Four Barons, etc.) and soul (Freda Payne, Prince Love, The Whispers, Joe Tex, etc.) In this episode you can hear gospel (Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, Golden Gate Quartet, The Caravans, etc.), pre-war blues (Sonny Boy Williamson, Joshua White, Yank Rachell, etc.), post-war blues (John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Biy Crudup, etc.), R&B (Cousin Joe, King Perry, The Four Barons, etc.) and soul (Freda Payne, Prince Love, The Whispers, Joe Tex, etc.)

]]> 7140 In this episode you can hear blues, gospel, R&B and soul songs about war, soldiers and Uncle Sam. Listen to artists like Edwin Starr, Bobby Blue Bland, Blind Willie Johnson, Lloyd Price, Edna Gallmon Cooke, Jerry Butler, Sonny Thompson, Archie Bell & The Drells, Big Mama Thornton and many more. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:09:57 -0000 full Robert Javors In this episode you can hear blues, gospel, R&B and soul songs about war, soldiers and Uncle Sam. Listen to artists like Edwin Starr, Bobby Blue Bland, Blind Willie Johnson, Lloyd Price, Edna Gallmon Cooke, Jerry Butler, Sonny Thompson, Archie Bell & The Drells, Big Mama Thornton and many more. In this episode you can hear blues, gospel, R&B and soul songs about war, soldiers and Uncle Sam. Listen to artists like Edwin Starr, Bobby Blue Bland, Blind Willie Johnson, Lloyd Price, Edna Gallmon Cooke, Jerry Butler, Sonny Thompson, Archie Bell & The Drells, Big Mama Thornton and many more.

]]> 7140 In this episode you can listen to gospel, doo wop, blues, R&B and soul songs about school. Some of the artists featured are: Brother Will Hairston, Ruth McFadden, Wilbert Harrison, L.C. Green, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, The Gliders, Smiley Lewis, The Ko Kos, and many more. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:49:20 -0000 full Robert Javors In this episode you can listen to gospel, doo wop, blues, R&B and soul songs about school. Some of the artists featured are: Brother Will Hairston, Ruth McFadden, Wilbert Harrison, L.C. Green, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, The Gliders, Smiley Lewis, The Ko Kos, and many more. In this episode you can listen to gospel, doo wop, blues, R&B and soul songs about school. Some of the artists featured are: Brother Will Hairston, Ruth McFadden, Wilbert Harrison, L.C. Green, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, The Gliders, Smiley Lewis, The Ko Kos, and many more.

]]> 7143 Listen to doo wop groups (Paragons, Robins, Five Quails, Delacardos and others), blues singers (John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Williams, Isaiah Ross, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Wiliamson, Hip Lankchan and many more) and R&B artists (Al Green, Louis Jordan, Tommy Ridgley, Jim & Bob Harrison, and others) sing songs about school. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:26:18 -0000 full Robert Javors Listen to doo wop groups (Paragons, Robins, Five Quails, Delacardos and others), blues singers (John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Williams, Isaiah Ross, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Wiliamson, Hip Lankchan and many more) and R&B artists (Al Green, Louis Jordan, Tommy Ridgley, Jim & Bob Harrison, and others) sing songs about school. Listen to doo wop groups (Paragons, Robins, Five Quails, Delacardos and others), blues singers (John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Williams, Isaiah Ross, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Wiliamson, Hip Lankchan and many more) and R&B artists (Al Green, Louis Jordan, Tommy Ridgley, Jim & Bob Harrison, and others) sing songs about school.

]]> 7140 In this episode you can listen to masters of the blues such as Johnny Shines, Homesick James, Jimmy Rogers, Eddie Taylor, Johnny Young, Louis Myers, and many others. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:42:05 -0000 full Robert Javors In this episode you can listen to masters of the blues such as Johnny Shines, Homesick James, Jimmy Rogers, Eddie Taylor, Johnny Young, Louis Myers, and many others. In this episode you can listen to masters of the blues such as Johnny Shines, Homesick James, Jimmy Rogers, Eddie Taylor, Johnny Young, Louis Myers, and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode continues to look at Testament Records of Chicago. Listen to Johnny Young, The Chicago String Band, Robert Nighthawk, John Lee Granderson, Floyd Jones, and many others. Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:23:47 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at Testament Records of Chicago. Listen to Johnny Young, The Chicago String Band, Robert Nighthawk, John Lee Granderson, Floyd Jones, and many others. This episode continues to look at Testament Records of Chicago. Listen to Johnny Young, The Chicago String Band, Robert Nighthawk, John Lee Granderson, Floyd Jones, and many others.

]]> 7140 The first half hour is devoted to the early days of hip hop. Listen to MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, N.W.A., Marley Marl and many others. The next hour and a half is taking a look at the Testament label that produced blues records by the best artists in Chicago, L.A. and Mississippi form the early 1960s through the mid-1970s. Listen to John Lee Granderson, Robert Nighthawk, Houston Stackhouse, Floyd Jones and Eddie Taylor. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:46:20 -0000 full Robert Javors The first half hour is devoted to the early days of hip hop. Listen to MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, N.W.A., Marley Marl and many others. The next hour and a half is taking a look at the Testament label that produced blues records by the best artists in Chicago, L.A. and Mississippi form the early 1960s through the mid-1970s. Listen to John Lee Granderson, Robert Nighthawk, Houston Stackhouse, Floyd Jones and Eddie Taylor. The first half hour is devoted to the early days of hip hop. Listen to MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, N.W.A., Marley Marl and many others. The next hour and a half is taking a look at the Testament label that produced blues records by the best artists in Chicago, L.A. and Mississippi form the early 1960s through the mid-1970s. Listen to John Lee Granderson, Robert Nighthawk, Houston Stackhouse, Floyd Jones and Eddie Taylor.

]]> 7146 This episode highlights the years 1984 through 1988 and features artists like Roxanne Shante, T La Rock & Jazzy Jeff, World Famous Supreme Team, Doug E. Fresh, LL Cool J, Schoolly D and many others. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:47:20 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode highlights the years 1984 through 1988 and features artists like Roxanne Shante, T La Rock & Jazzy Jeff, World Famous Supreme Team, Doug E. Fresh, LL Cool J, Schoolly D and many others. This episode highlights the years 1984 through 1988 and features artists like Roxanne Shante, T La Rock & Jazzy Jeff, World Famous Supreme Team, Doug E. Fresh, LL Cool J, Schoolly D and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode tells the story of the early days of hip hip, the songs and the artists that performed them. Listen to The Fatback Band, The Sugarhill Gang, Kurtis Blow, Spoonie Gee, The Treacherous Three, Grandmaster Flash,The Cold Crush Brothers, Whodini and many more. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:54:19 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode tells the story of the early days of hip hip, the songs and the artists that performed them. Listen to The Fatback Band, The Sugarhill Gang, Kurtis Blow, Spoonie Gee, The Treacherous Three, Grandmaster Flash,The Cold Crush Brothers, Whodini and many more. This episode tells the story of the early days of hip hip, the songs and the artists that performed them. Listen to The Fatback Band, The Sugarhill Gang, Kurtis Blow, Spoonie Gee, The Treacherous Three, Grandmaster Flash,The Cold Crush Brothers, Whodini and many more.

]]> 7140 In this episode you can hear songs by Sam Baker, Arthur Adams, Stacy Johnson, Flash Terry, Willie Garland, Little Joe Blue, Willie Headen, T-Bone Walker, Little Joe Hinton and many others. Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:51:23 -0000 full Robert Javors In this episode you can hear songs by Sam Baker, Arthur Adams, Stacy Johnson, Flash Terry, Willie Garland, Little Joe Blue, Willie Headen, T-Bone Walker, Little Joe Hinton and many others. In this episode you can hear songs by Sam Baker, Arthur Adams, Stacy Johnson, Flash Terry, Willie Garland, Little Joe Blue, Willie Headen, T-Bone Walker, Little Joe Hinton and many others.

]]> 7151 This episode concludes a look at vocal groups named after birds. Listen to Al Sears and The Sparrows, The Five Wings, Willie Headen and The Five Birds, The 5 Swans, The Five Quails, The Blue Jays and many many. Also included in this episode is a look at 1960s blues and R&B from the Modern and Kent labels of Los Angeles. Music plus mini biographies of Al King, Willie Headen, and Sam Baker. Sun, 29 Sep 2024 22:36:18 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at vocal groups named after birds. Listen to Al Sears and The Sparrows, The Five Wings, Willie Headen and The Five Birds, The 5 Swans, The Five Quails, The Blue Jays and many many. Also included in this episode is a look at 1960s blues and R&B from the Modern and Kent labels of Los Angeles. Music plus mini biographies of Al King, Willie Headen, and Sam Baker. This episode concludes a look at vocal groups named after birds. Listen to Al Sears and The Sparrows, The Five Wings, Willie Headen and The Five Birds, The 5 Swans, The Five Quails, The Blue Jays and many many. Also included in this episode is a look at 1960s blues and R&B from the Modern and Kent labels of Los Angeles. Music plus mini biographies of Al King, Willie Headen, and Sam Baker.

]]> 7164 In this episode you can hear songs and mini biographies of The Wrens, The Jayhawks, The Falcons, The Bluejays, The Eagles, and many others. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:58:50 -0000 full Robert Javors In this episode you can hear songs and mini biographies of The Wrens, The Jayhawks, The Falcons, The Bluejays, The Eagles, and many others. In this episode you can hear songs and mini biographies of The Wrens, The Jayhawks, The Falcons, The Bluejays, The Eagles, and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode continues to look at the music and mini histories of vocal groups named after birds. In this episode you can hear The Crows, The Swans, The Feathers, The Hawks, The Meadowlarks, The Penguins, Bill Robinson and The Quails and The Gaylarks. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:29:03 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at the music and mini histories of vocal groups named after birds. In this episode you can hear The Crows, The Swans, The Feathers, The Hawks, The Meadowlarks, The Penguins, Bill Robinson and The Quails and The Gaylarks. This episode continues to look at the music and mini histories of vocal groups named after birds. In this episode you can hear The Crows, The Swans, The Feathers, The Hawks, The Meadowlarks, The Penguins, Bill Robinson and The Quails and The Gaylarks.

]]> 7140 This episode examines the first recordings plus other early recordings of The Ravens, The Robins, The Orioles, The Swallows, The Cardinals, The Larks, and The Crows. Also included is a very brief history of each group. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 02:24:01 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode examines the first recordings plus other early recordings of The Ravens, The Robins, The Orioles, The Swallows, The Cardinals, The Larks, and The Crows. Also included is a very brief history of each group. This episode examines the first recordings plus other early recordings of The Ravens, The Robins, The Orioles, The Swallows, The Cardinals, The Larks, and The Crows. Also included is a very brief history of each group.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes a look at one of Memphis' premier soul music labels. Listen to Wee Willie Walker, Oboe, James Carr, Barbara Perry, O.V. Wright and many others. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 18:53:25 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at one of Memphis' premier soul music labels. Listen to Wee Willie Walker, Oboe, James Carr, Barbara Perry, O.V. Wright and many others. This episode concludes a look at one of Memphis' premier soul music labels. Listen to Wee Willie Walker, Oboe, James Carr, Barbara Perry, O.V. Wright and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes a look at Memphis blues and R&B recorded between 1957 and 1985. Also included is Part 1 of a look at soul music label Goldwax. Listen to Goldwax artists The Lyrics, Percy Milem, James Carr, Spencer Wiggins, andThe Ovations. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 03:20:20 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at Memphis blues and R&B recorded between 1957 and 1985. Also included is Part 1 of a look at soul music label Goldwax. Listen to Goldwax artists The Lyrics, Percy Milem, James Carr, Spencer Wiggins, andThe Ovations. This episode concludes a look at Memphis blues and R&B recorded between 1957 and 1985. Also included is Part 1 of a look at soul music label Goldwax. Listen to Goldwax artists The Lyrics, Percy Milem, James Carr, Spencer Wiggins, andThe Ovations.

]]> 7165 This episode continues to highlight Memphis blues and R&B from 1953 through 1963. Listen to Little Milton, Joe Hill Louis, Sammy Lewis, Rufus Thomas, Billy The Kid Emerson, Jimmy Deberry, Memphis Minnie and many others. Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:50:58 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to highlight Memphis blues and R&B from 1953 through 1963. Listen to Little Milton, Joe Hill Louis, Sammy Lewis, Rufus Thomas, Billy The Kid Emerson, Jimmy Deberry, Memphis Minnie and many others. This episode continues to highlight Memphis blues and R&B from 1953 through 1963. Listen to Little Milton, Joe Hill Louis, Sammy Lewis, Rufus Thomas, Billy The Kid Emerson, Jimmy Deberry, Memphis Minnie and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode continues to look at blues and R&B produced by Memphis record labels or by Memphis artists. Listen to Memphis Minnie, James Cotton, Billy Emerson, Walter Horton, Little Milton, Howlin' Wolf, Little Junior Parker, Joe Hill Louis, and many others. Sun, 11 Aug 2024 22:51:04 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at blues and R&B produced by Memphis record labels or by Memphis artists. Listen to Memphis Minnie, James Cotton, Billy Emerson, Walter Horton, Little Milton, Howlin' Wolf, Little Junior Parker, Joe Hill Louis, and many others. This episode continues to look at blues and R&B produced by Memphis record labels or by Memphis artists. Listen to Memphis Minnie, James Cotton, Billy Emerson, Walter Horton, Little Milton, Howlin' Wolf, Little Junior Parker, Joe Hill Louis, and many others.

]]> 7140 Listen to the best blues and R&B musicians recording in Memphis in the early 1950s. Hear jackie Brenston, Earl Forrest, Billy Red Love, Bonnie & Ike Turner, Rufus Thomas, Johnny Ace. Roscoe Gordon, Joe Hill Louis and many others Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:58:55 -0000 full Robert Javors Listen to the best blues and R&B musicians recording in Memphis in the early 1950s. Hear jackie Brenston, Earl Forrest, Billy Red Love, Bonnie & Ike Turner, Rufus Thomas, Johnny Ace. Roscoe Gordon, Joe Hill Louis and many others Listen to the best blues and R&B musicians recording in Memphis in the early 1950s. Hear jackie Brenston, Earl Forrest, Billy Red Love, Bonnie & Ike Turner, Rufus Thomas, Johnny Ace. Roscoe Gordon, Joe Hill Louis and many others

]]> 7140 This episode looks at Memphis blues and R&B from 1949-1951. Listen to Joe Hill Louis, Walter Horton, Roscoe Gordon, Jackie Brenston, Howlin' Wolf, Rufus Thomas, B.B. King and many more. Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:49:26 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Memphis blues and R&B from 1949-1951. Listen to Joe Hill Louis, Walter Horton, Roscoe Gordon, Jackie Brenston, Howlin' Wolf, Rufus Thomas, B.B. King and many more. This episode looks at Memphis blues and R&B from 1949-1951. Listen to Joe Hill Louis, Walter Horton, Roscoe Gordon, Jackie Brenston, Howlin' Wolf, Rufus Thomas, B.B. King and many more.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at blues and R&B produced by Memphis labels and/or artists associated with Memphis. Listen to Memphis Slim, James Beale Street Clark, Rufus Thomas, B.B. King, Memphis Minnie, Tuff Green, Joe Hill Louis, Lost John Hunter, Walter Horton, and many more. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:04:57 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at blues and R&B produced by Memphis labels and/or artists associated with Memphis. Listen to Memphis Slim, James Beale Street Clark, Rufus Thomas, B.B. King, Memphis Minnie, Tuff Green, Joe Hill Louis, Lost John Hunter, Walter Horton, and many more. This episode looks at blues and R&B produced by Memphis labels and/or artists associated with Memphis. Listen to Memphis Slim, James Beale Street Clark, Rufus Thomas, B.B. King, Memphis Minnie, Tuff Green, Joe Hill Louis, Lost John Hunter, Walter Horton, and many more.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes a look at songs about jail, prison, chain gangs, etc. It features sonsg from the 1920s to the present day. Listen to Big Maceo, Johnny Young, Willie Mabon, Rabbit Muse, D.A. Hunt, Clarence Frogman Henry, Lazy Lester, Sonny Terry and many others. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:47:05 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at songs about jail, prison, chain gangs, etc. It features sonsg from the 1920s to the present day. Listen to Big Maceo, Johnny Young, Willie Mabon, Rabbit Muse, D.A. Hunt, Clarence Frogman Henry, Lazy Lester, Sonny Terry and many others. This episode concludes a look at songs about jail, prison, chain gangs, etc. It features sonsg from the 1920s to the present day. Listen to Big Maceo, Johnny Young, Willie Mabon, Rabbit Muse, D.A. Hunt, Clarence Frogman Henry, Lazy Lester, Sonny Terry and many others.

]]> 7157 This episode features more songs about jail, chain gangs, prison, etc. Listen to Oscar Brown Jr., Smiley Lewis, The Robins, Guitar Nubbit, Johnny Temple, Baby Boy Warren, Lazy Lester, and dozens more. Sun, 07 Jul 2024 21:28:28 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features more songs about jail, chain gangs, prison, etc. Listen to Oscar Brown Jr., Smiley Lewis, The Robins, Guitar Nubbit, Johnny Temple, Baby Boy Warren, Lazy Lester, and dozens more. This episode features more songs about jail, chain gangs, prison, etc. Listen to Oscar Brown Jr., Smiley Lewis, The Robins, Guitar Nubbit, Johnny Temple, Baby Boy Warren, Lazy Lester, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode features blues, R&B and doo wop songs about crime and punishment. Listen to pre-war blues by Fred McMullen, Lonnie Johnson, Robert Lee McCoy, Cannon's Jug Stompers, Lweroy Carr and others. Also hear Lowell Fulson, The Robins, Wynona Carr, The Coronets, Muddy Waters, Sunnyland Slim and many more. Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:02:34 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, R&B and doo wop songs about crime and punishment. Listen to pre-war blues by Fred McMullen, Lonnie Johnson, Robert Lee McCoy, Cannon's Jug Stompers, Lweroy Carr and others. Also hear Lowell Fulson, The Robins, Wynona Carr, The Coronets, Muddy Waters, Sunnyland Slim and many more. This episode features blues, R&B and doo wop songs about crime and punishment. Listen to pre-war blues by Fred McMullen, Lonnie Johnson, Robert Lee McCoy, Cannon's Jug Stompers, Lweroy Carr and others. Also hear Lowell Fulson, The Robins, Wynona Carr, The Coronets, Muddy Waters, Sunnyland Slim and many more.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes a look at Philadelphia soul. Listen to Teddy Pendergrass, Nat Turner, First Choice, New York City, Dionne Warwick, Howard Tate, The Delfonics, The O'JaysDonnie Elbert, Little Anthony and The Imperials, and dozens more. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:59:06 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at Philadelphia soul. Listen to Teddy Pendergrass, Nat Turner, First Choice, New York City, Dionne Warwick, Howard Tate, The Delfonics, The O'JaysDonnie Elbert, Little Anthony and The Imperials, and dozens more. This episode concludes a look at Philadelphia soul. Listen to Teddy Pendergrass, Nat Turner, First Choice, New York City, Dionne Warwick, Howard Tate, The Delfonics, The O'JaysDonnie Elbert, Little Anthony and The Imperials, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes a look at Texas piano blues from the 1920s and the 1930s. Listen to Neal Roberts, Lillian Miller, Black Boy Shine, Hattie Hudson, Hociel Thomas, and Ida May Mack. This episode also begins a look at Philadelphia soul. Listen to The Spinners, The Delfonics, The Stylistics, The Orlons The O'Jays and many more. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 23:44:16 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at Texas piano blues from the 1920s and the 1930s. Listen to Neal Roberts, Lillian Miller, Black Boy Shine, Hattie Hudson, Hociel Thomas, and Ida May Mack. This episode also begins a look at Philadelphia soul. Listen to The Spinners, The Delfonics, The Stylistics, The Orlons The O'Jays and many more. This episode concludes a look at Texas piano blues from the 1920s and the 1930s. Listen to Neal Roberts, Lillian Miller, Black Boy Shine, Hattie Hudson, Hociel Thomas, and Ida May Mack. This episode also begins a look at Philadelphia soul. Listen to The Spinners, The Delfonics, The Stylistics, The Orlons The O'Jays and many more.

]]> 7140 Continued look at Texas piano blues from the 1920s and 1930s. Listen to the music and mini bios of Alfoncy Harris, Blind Leroy Garnet, Big Boy Knox, Black Ivory King, Will Ezell, Bernice Edwards, Jack Ranger, Bobbie Cadillac and Billiken Johnson with Fred Adams. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:31:00 -0000 full Robert Javors Continued look at Texas piano blues from the 1920s and 1930s. Listen to the music and mini bios of Alfoncy Harris, Blind Leroy Garnet, Big Boy Knox, Black Ivory King, Will Ezell, Bernice Edwards, Jack Ranger, Bobbie Cadillac and Billiken Johnson with Fred Adams. Continued look at Texas piano blues from the 1920s and 1930s. Listen to the music and mini bios of Alfoncy Harris, Blind Leroy Garnet, Big Boy Knox, Black Ivory King, Will Ezell, Bernice Edwards, Jack Ranger, Bobbie Cadillac and Billiken Johnson with Fred Adams.

]]> 7140 This episode continues a look at blues piano from Texas in the 1920s and 1930s. Listen to songs and mini bios of Texas Bill Day, Bessie Tucker, Joe Pullum, Andy Boy, Walter Washington, Rob Cooper, Son Becky, Pinetop Burks, and Alfoncy Harris. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:43:25 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues a look at blues piano from Texas in the 1920s and 1930s. Listen to songs and mini bios of Texas Bill Day, Bessie Tucker, Joe Pullum, Andy Boy, Walter Washington, Rob Cooper, Son Becky, Pinetop Burks, and Alfoncy Harris. This episode continues a look at blues piano from Texas in the 1920s and 1930s. Listen to songs and mini bios of Texas Bill Day, Bessie Tucker, Joe Pullum, Andy Boy, Walter Washington, Rob Cooper, Son Becky, Pinetop Burks, and Alfoncy Harris.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes a look at the intersection of blues and doo wop. Listen to The Five Breezes, The Continentals, The Larks, Henry Pierce and His Five Notes, Pee Wee Crayton, Jimmy Witherspoon, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Lee Robinson and many others. Also started in this episode is a look at Pre-war Texas piano blues. We started with songs and a mini bio of Whistlin' Alex Moore. Mon, 27 May 2024 23:30:03 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at the intersection of blues and doo wop. Listen to The Five Breezes, The Continentals, The Larks, Henry Pierce and His Five Notes, Pee Wee Crayton, Jimmy Witherspoon, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Lee Robinson and many others. Also started in this episode is a look at Pre-war Texas piano blues. We started with songs and a mini bio of Whistlin' Alex Moore. This episode concludes a look at the intersection of blues and doo wop. Listen to The Five Breezes, The Continentals, The Larks, Henry Pierce and His Five Notes, Pee Wee Crayton, Jimmy Witherspoon, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Lee Robinson and many others. Also started in this episode is a look at Pre-war Texas piano blues. We started with songs and a mini bio of Whistlin' Alex Moore.

]]> 7140 This episode continues to look at blues songs sung by vocal group and blues singers accompanied by vocal groups. Listen to The Midnighters, The Holidays, The Solotones, The Robins, Jimmy Witherspoon, Jimmy Reed, Detroit Junior, The Johnny Otis Show, and dozens more. Sun, 19 May 2024 23:07:36 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at blues songs sung by vocal group and blues singers accompanied by vocal groups. Listen to The Midnighters, The Holidays, The Solotones, The Robins, Jimmy Witherspoon, Jimmy Reed, Detroit Junior, The Johnny Otis Show, and dozens more. This episode continues to look at blues songs sung by vocal group and blues singers accompanied by vocal groups. Listen to The Midnighters, The Holidays, The Solotones, The Robins, Jimmy Witherspoon, Jimmy Reed, Detroit Junior, The Johnny Otis Show, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode focuses on doo wop groups singing blues songs and blues singers using vocal groups as part of their accompaniment. Listen to The Big Three Trio, The Clovers, The Dominoes., The Five Echoes, Jimmy Reed, Lillian Offitt, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bo Diddley, Lee Roy Little and dozens more. Mon, 13 May 2024 19:02:40 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode focuses on doo wop groups singing blues songs and blues singers using vocal groups as part of their accompaniment. Listen to The Big Three Trio, The Clovers, The Dominoes., The Five Echoes, Jimmy Reed, Lillian Offitt, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bo Diddley, Lee Roy Little and dozens more. This episode focuses on doo wop groups singing blues songs and blues singers using vocal groups as part of their accompaniment. Listen to The Big Three Trio, The Clovers, The Dominoes., The Five Echoes, Jimmy Reed, Lillian Offitt, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bo Diddley, Lee Roy Little and dozens more.

]]> 7140 The first part of this episode looks at Jesse Stone's collaboration with Joe Turner, The Flamingos, LaVern Baker, and others plus work recorded under his own name and that of his nom de disc, Charles Calhoun. The second part of the episode features blues songs sung by doo wop groups and blues artists accompanied by doo wop groups and choruses. Mon, 06 May 2024 23:34:23 -0000 full Robert Javors The first part of this episode looks at Jesse Stone's collaboration with Joe Turner, The Flamingos, LaVern Baker, and others plus work recorded under his own name and that of his nom de disc, Charles Calhoun. The second part of the episode features blues songs sung by doo wop groups and blues artists accompanied by doo wop groups and choruses. The first part of this episode looks at Jesse Stone's collaboration with Joe Turner, The Flamingos, LaVern Baker, and others plus work recorded under his own name and that of his nom de disc, Charles Calhoun. The second part of the episode features blues songs sung by doo wop groups and blues artists accompanied by doo wop groups and choruses.

]]> 7140 Listen to artists such as Roy Hamilton, The Clovers. Ruth Brown, The Drifters, LaVern Baker, Big Joe Turner, The Jacks, Jimmy Witherspoon and many others. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:59:21 -0000 full Robert Javors Listen to artists such as Roy Hamilton, The Clovers. Ruth Brown, The Drifters, LaVern Baker, Big Joe Turner, The Jacks, Jimmy Witherspoon and many others. Listen to artists such as Roy Hamilton, The Clovers. Ruth Brown, The Drifters, LaVern Baker, Big Joe Turner, The Jacks, Jimmy Witherspoon and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes a look at songs written by, music composed by or songs arranged by Henry Glover. Listen to artists such as Lula Reed, Sticks McGhee, The Five Royales, Billy Bland, Linda Hopkins, Joe Jones, The Midnighters, Roy Brown, and dozens more. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:25:03 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at songs written by, music composed by or songs arranged by Henry Glover. Listen to artists such as Lula Reed, Sticks McGhee, The Five Royales, Billy Bland, Linda Hopkins, Joe Jones, The Midnighters, Roy Brown, and dozens more. This episode concludes a look at songs written by, music composed by or songs arranged by Henry Glover. Listen to artists such as Lula Reed, Sticks McGhee, The Five Royales, Billy Bland, Linda Hopkins, Joe Jones, The Midnighters, Roy Brown, and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode continues to examine songs associated with Henry Glover. Listen to Dinah Washington, Todd Rhodes, Lucky Millinder, The Swallows, Wynonie Harris, Eddie Clenhead Vinson, Bull Moose Jackson and many others. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:02:37 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to examine songs associated with Henry Glover. Listen to Dinah Washington, Todd Rhodes, Lucky Millinder, The Swallows, Wynonie Harris, Eddie Clenhead Vinson, Bull Moose Jackson and many others. This episode continues to examine songs associated with Henry Glover. Listen to Dinah Washington, Todd Rhodes, Lucky Millinder, The Swallows, Wynonie Harris, Eddie Clenhead Vinson, Bull Moose Jackson and many others.

]]> 7140 Listen to the music and mini bios of Babe Stovall, Snooks Eaglin and Will Shade. Also listen to the music of Henry Glover performed by Bull Moose Jackson, Eddie Vinson, Wynonie Harris, Lucky Millinder, Tiny Bradshaw, Todd Rhodes, and many more. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:16:52 -0000 full Robert Javors Listen to the music and mini bios of Babe Stovall, Snooks Eaglin and Will Shade. Also listen to the music of Henry Glover performed by Bull Moose Jackson, Eddie Vinson, Wynonie Harris, Lucky Millinder, Tiny Bradshaw, Todd Rhodes, and many more. Listen to the music and mini bios of Babe Stovall, Snooks Eaglin and Will Shade. Also listen to the music of Henry Glover performed by Bull Moose Jackson, Eddie Vinson, Wynonie Harris, Lucky Millinder, Tiny Bradshaw, Todd Rhodes, and many more.

]]> 7140 This episode features songs and mini bios of Chicago and Memphis blues artists recorded in 1964. Listen to Arvella Gray, St. Louis Jimmy, Johnny Moment, Earl Bell, Furry Lewis, John Lee Granderson, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, and Big Joe Williams. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:11:09 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features songs and mini bios of Chicago and Memphis blues artists recorded in 1964. Listen to Arvella Gray, St. Louis Jimmy, Johnny Moment, Earl Bell, Furry Lewis, John Lee Granderson, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, and Big Joe Williams. This episode features songs and mini bios of Chicago and Memphis blues artists recorded in 1964. Listen to Arvella Gray, St. Louis Jimmy, Johnny Moment, Earl Bell, Furry Lewis, John Lee Granderson, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, and Big Joe Williams.

]]> 7140 This episode presents songs and mini bios of the following artists: Sunnyland Slim, Big Walter Horton, Yank Rachell, Washboard Sam, Avery Brady, and Little Brother Montgomery. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:01:48 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode presents songs and mini bios of the following artists: Sunnyland Slim, Big Walter Horton, Yank Rachell, Washboard Sam, Avery Brady, and Little Brother Montgomery. This episode presents songs and mini bios of the following artists: Sunnyland Slim, Big Walter Horton, Yank Rachell, Washboard Sam, Avery Brady, and Little Brother Montgomery.

]]> 7140 The first half hour or so concludes a look at soulful gospel. Listen to The Sensational Cymbals, The Brooklyn Skyways, The Hightower Brothers and many more. The three quarters of the episode features Chicago blues artists, their songs and mini bios, from 1964. Listen to Willie Mabon, James Brewer, Eddie Boyd and Johnny Young. Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:16:23 -0000 full Robert Javors The first half hour or so concludes a look at soulful gospel. Listen to The Sensational Cymbals, The Brooklyn Skyways, The Hightower Brothers and many more. The three quarters of the episode features Chicago blues artists, their songs and mini bios, from 1964. Listen to Willie Mabon, James Brewer, Eddie Boyd and Johnny Young. The first half hour or so concludes a look at soulful gospel. Listen to The Sensational Cymbals, The Brooklyn Skyways, The Hightower Brothers and many more. The three quarters of the episode features Chicago blues artists, their songs and mini bios, from 1964. Listen to Willie Mabon, James Brewer, Eddie Boyd and Johnny Young.

]]> 7140 In the part of the episode devoted to songs with dear in the title, you can hear The Hurricanes, The Bobbettes, The Charms, The Four Dots, Katie Webster and many others. In the soulful gospel portion of the episode you can hear The Zion Travelers, Dionne Warwick, The Swindell Brothers, The Mighty Gospel Giants, Rev. Julius Cheeks and many more. Sun, 10 Mar 2024 22:11:12 -0000 full Robert Javors In the part of the episode devoted to songs with dear in the title, you can hear The Hurricanes, The Bobbettes, The Charms, The Four Dots, Katie Webster and many others. In the soulful gospel portion of the episode you can hear The Zion Travelers, Dionne Warwick, The Swindell Brothers, The Mighty Gospel Giants, Rev. Julius Cheeks and many more. In the part of the episode devoted to songs with dear in the title, you can hear The Hurricanes, The Bobbettes, The Charms, The Four Dots, Katie Webster and many others. In the soulful gospel portion of the episode you can hear The Zion Travelers, Dionne Warwick, The Swindell Brothers, The Mighty Gospel Giants, Rev. Julius Cheeks and many more.

]]> 7140 This episode features gospel, doo wop, R&B and blues songs with dear or dearest in the title. Listen to doo wop groups such as The Scarlets, The Counts, The Plants, The Swallows, The Medallions, The Falcons, The Clefftones, The Spaniels, and many more. Gospel artists include The Dixie Hummingbirds, The Pilgrim Travelers and Mary Deloatch. R&B is represented by Mickey & Sylvia, Etta James, Marvin & Johnny, and Eddie Bo Among others. Listen also to blues by Country Paul, Johnny Copeland and Amos Milburn. Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:32:27 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features gospel, doo wop, R&B and blues songs with dear or dearest in the title. Listen to doo wop groups such as The Scarlets, The Counts, The Plants, The Swallows, The Medallions, The Falcons, The Clefftones, The Spaniels, and many more. Gospel artists include The Dixie Hummingbirds, The Pilgrim Travelers and Mary Deloatch. R&B is represented by Mickey & Sylvia, Etta James, Marvin & Johnny, and Eddie Bo Among others. Listen also to blues by Country Paul, Johnny Copeland and Amos Milburn. This episode features gospel, doo wop, R&B and blues songs with dear or dearest in the title. Listen to doo wop groups such as The Scarlets, The Counts, The Plants, The Swallows, The Medallions, The Falcons, The Clefftones, The Spaniels, and many more. Gospel artists include The Dixie Hummingbirds, The Pilgrim Travelers and Mary Deloatch. R&B is represented by Mickey & Sylvia, Etta James, Marvin & Johnny, and Eddie Bo Among others. Listen also to blues by Country Paul, Johnny Copeland and Amos Milburn.

]]> 7140 This is the final episode devoted to Ike Turner's career as both a leader and sideman for recordings made in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi from 1951 through 1954. Hear him play with Elmore James, Lonnie The Cat, Mary Sue, Brother Bell, Elmon Mickle, Little Milton, Baby Face Turner, Little Junior Parker, and Howlin' Wolf. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:10:48 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the final episode devoted to Ike Turner's career as both a leader and sideman for recordings made in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi from 1951 through 1954. Hear him play with Elmore James, Lonnie The Cat, Mary Sue, Brother Bell, Elmon Mickle, Little Milton, Baby Face Turner, Little Junior Parker, and Howlin' Wolf. This is the final episode devoted to Ike Turner's career as both a leader and sideman for recordings made in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi from 1951 through 1954. Hear him play with Elmore James, Lonnie The Cat, Mary Sue, Brother Bell, Elmon Mickle, Little Milton, Baby Face Turner, Little Junior Parker, and Howlin' Wolf.

]]> 7140 The episode looks at Ike Turner's career both as leader and as sideman while he was recording in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi from 1951 through 1954. Listen to Ike play with Bonnie Turner, Billy The Kid Emerson, Boyd Gilmore, Bobby Blue Bland, Eugene Fox, B.B. King, Billy Gayles, Howlin' Wolf and Houston Boines. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:30:43 -0000 full Robert Javors The episode looks at Ike Turner's career both as leader and as sideman while he was recording in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi from 1951 through 1954. Listen to Ike play with Bonnie Turner, Billy The Kid Emerson, Boyd Gilmore, Bobby Blue Bland, Eugene Fox, B.B. King, Billy Gayles, Howlin' Wolf and Houston Boines. The episode looks at Ike Turner's career both as leader and as sideman while he was recording in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi from 1951 through 1954. Listen to Ike play with Bonnie Turner, Billy The Kid Emerson, Boyd Gilmore, Bobby Blue Bland, Eugene Fox, B.B. King, Billy Gayles, Howlin' Wolf and Houston Boines.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at Ike Turner and the records he made both as leader and sideman in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi from 1951 through 1954 when he moved to St. Louis. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:33:54 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Ike Turner and the records he made both as leader and sideman in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi from 1951 through 1954 when he moved to St. Louis. This episode looks at Ike Turner and the records he made both as leader and sideman in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi from 1951 through 1954 when he moved to St. Louis.

]]> 6856 This episode looks at Southern soul, primarily from obscure artists from the 1960s. Listen to L.L. Milton, Toni Williams, Tommy Starr, Randy Hobbs, Brock Tanner, Lee Calvin and many others. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:34:14 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Southern soul, primarily from obscure artists from the 1960s. Listen to L.L. Milton, Toni Williams, Tommy Starr, Randy Hobbs, Brock Tanner, Lee Calvin and many others. This episode looks at Southern soul, primarily from obscure artists from the 1960s. Listen to L.L. Milton, Toni Williams, Tommy Starr, Randy Hobbs, Brock Tanner, Lee Calvin and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode is a continuation of Episode 279 and features more songs about clothes. Listen to blues (Bo Carter, Walter Davis, Cousin Leroy, et.al.), R&B ( Bobby Freeman, Timmie Rogers, Oscar McLollie, et.al.), gospel (Fairfield Four, Mahalia Jackson & Deep River Boys) and doo wop (The Southernaires & The Gaylarks). Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:22:40 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode is a continuation of Episode 279 and features more songs about clothes. Listen to blues (Bo Carter, Walter Davis, Cousin Leroy, et.al.), R&B ( Bobby Freeman, Timmie Rogers, Oscar McLollie, et.al.), gospel (Fairfield Four, Mahalia Jackson & Deep River Boys) and doo wop (The Southernaires & The Gaylarks). This episode is a continuation of Episode 279 and features more songs about clothes. Listen to blues (Bo Carter, Walter Davis, Cousin Leroy, et.al.), R&B ( Bobby Freeman, Timmie Rogers, Oscar McLollie, et.al.), gospel (Fairfield Four, Mahalia Jackson & Deep River Boys) and doo wop (The Southernaires & The Gaylarks).

]]> 7140 This episode features blues, R&B, doo wop, gospel, and calypso songs about Christmas & the new year. Listen to Jimmy McCracklin, Jesse Thomas, Huey Piano Smith, La Fets & Kitty, The Miracles, The Orioles, Heavenly Gospel Singers, The Ward Singers, Lord Executor, The Mighty Spoiler, and many others. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 18:57:58 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, R&B, doo wop, gospel, and calypso songs about Christmas & the new year. Listen to Jimmy McCracklin, Jesse Thomas, Huey Piano Smith, La Fets & Kitty, The Miracles, The Orioles, Heavenly Gospel Singers, The Ward Singers, Lord Executor, The Mighty Spoiler, and many others. This episode features blues, R&B, doo wop, gospel, and calypso songs about Christmas & the new year. Listen to Jimmy McCracklin, Jesse Thomas, Huey Piano Smith, La Fets & Kitty, The Miracles, The Orioles, Heavenly Gospel Singers, The Ward Singers, Lord Executor, The Mighty Spoiler, and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode concludes a look at Jimmy Spruill's career both as a leader and as a sideman. Listen to him play with Bob Gaddy, Wilbert Harrison, Noble Watts, Bobby Long and others. Also included is Part 1 of songs about clothes. Listen to The Coasters, Boogaloo & His Gallant Crew, Harlem Hamfats, Lightnin' Hopkins, Elmore James, Smokey Hogg, Marion Williams, The Golden Gate Quartet, and many others. Tue, 26 Dec 2023 03:24:09 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at Jimmy Spruill's career both as a leader and as a sideman. Listen to him play with Bob Gaddy, Wilbert Harrison, Noble Watts, Bobby Long and others. Also included is Part 1 of songs about clothes. Listen to The Coasters, Boogaloo & His Gallant Crew, Harlem Hamfats, Lightnin' Hopkins, Elmore James, Smokey Hogg, Marion Williams, The Golden Gate Quartet, and many others. This episode concludes a look at Jimmy Spruill's career both as a leader and as a sideman. Listen to him play with Bob Gaddy, Wilbert Harrison, Noble Watts, Bobby Long and others. Also included is Part 1 of songs about clothes. Listen to The Coasters, Boogaloo & His Gallant Crew, Harlem Hamfats, Lightnin' Hopkins, Elmore James, Smokey Hogg, Marion Williams, The Golden Gate Quartet, and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode features guitarist Jimmy Spruill both as a leader and as a sideman with musicians such as Buster Brown, Noble Watts, Bob Gaddy, Wilbert Harrison, Larry Dale, Lee Roy Little and many others. Sun, 17 Dec 2023 23:24:22 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features guitarist Jimmy Spruill both as a leader and as a sideman with musicians such as Buster Brown, Noble Watts, Bob Gaddy, Wilbert Harrison, Larry Dale, Lee Roy Little and many others. This episode features guitarist Jimmy Spruill both as a leader and as a sideman with musicians such as Buster Brown, Noble Watts, Bob Gaddy, Wilbert Harrison, Larry Dale, Lee Roy Little and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes a look at Jimmy Nolen's career. Listen to him front his own band as well as being a sideman with Sailor Boy, Johnny Otis, Little Arthur Matthews, Monte Easter, George Smith and Bobby Kimble. Also included is Part 1 of Jimmy Spruill's guitar artistry. Listen to him play with Hal Paige, June Bateman, Noble Watts, Tarheel Slim and Charles Walker as well as him leading his own band. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:49:25 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at Jimmy Nolen's career. Listen to him front his own band as well as being a sideman with Sailor Boy, Johnny Otis, Little Arthur Matthews, Monte Easter, George Smith and Bobby Kimble. Also included is Part 1 of Jimmy Spruill's guitar artistry. Listen to him play with Hal Paige, June Bateman, Noble Watts, Tarheel Slim and Charles Walker as well as him leading his own band. This episode concludes a look at Jimmy Nolen's career. Listen to him front his own band as well as being a sideman with Sailor Boy, Johnny Otis, Little Arthur Matthews, Monte Easter, George Smith and Bobby Kimble. Also included is Part 1 of Jimmy Spruill's guitar artistry. Listen to him play with Hal Paige, June Bateman, Noble Watts, Tarheel Slim and Charles Walker as well as him leading his own band.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes my look at the work of Lafayette Thomas. Listen to hois work as featured artist plus his accompanying Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Wilson, Juke Boy Bonner and Roland Mitchell. Also included in this episode is Part 1 of a chronological look at the work of guitarist Jimmy Nolen. Hear him playing with Monte Easter, Chuck Higgins, Bobby Kimble, Moose John, Johnny Otis, Sailor Boy and Billy Robbins as well as leading his own band. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:05:04 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes my look at the work of Lafayette Thomas. Listen to hois work as featured artist plus his accompanying Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Wilson, Juke Boy Bonner and Roland Mitchell. Also included in this episode is Part 1 of a chronological look at the work of guitarist Jimmy Nolen. Hear him playing with Monte Easter, Chuck Higgins, Bobby Kimble, Moose John, Johnny Otis, Sailor Boy and Billy Robbins as well as leading his own band. This episode concludes my look at the work of Lafayette Thomas. Listen to hois work as featured artist plus his accompanying Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Wilson, Juke Boy Bonner and Roland Mitchell. Also included in this episode is Part 1 of a chronological look at the work of guitarist Jimmy Nolen. Hear him playing with Monte Easter, Chuck Higgins, Bobby Kimble, Moose John, Johnny Otis, Sailor Boy and Billy Robbins as well as leading his own band.

]]> 7140 This episode explores the recorded output of Lafayette Thomas from 1948 through 1954. Listen to him as a featured artist and as a guitarist with Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Wilson, Bob Geddins, Zuzu Bollin, James Reed and Roy Hawkins. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:48:04 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode explores the recorded output of Lafayette Thomas from 1948 through 1954. Listen to him as a featured artist and as a guitarist with Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Wilson, Bob Geddins, Zuzu Bollin, James Reed and Roy Hawkins. This episode explores the recorded output of Lafayette Thomas from 1948 through 1954. Listen to him as a featured artist and as a guitarist with Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Wilson, Bob Geddins, Zuzu Bollin, James Reed and Roy Hawkins.

]]> 7153 This episode looks at Detroit labels owned by Berry Gordy (Tamla, Motown, Gordy, Divinity and others) from 1962 and 1963 in chronological order. Listen to The Supremes, The Contours, Martha & The Vandellas, The Marvelettes, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye and many more. Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:00:10 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Detroit labels owned by Berry Gordy (Tamla, Motown, Gordy, Divinity and others) from 1962 and 1963 in chronological order. Listen to The Supremes, The Contours, Martha & The Vandellas, The Marvelettes, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye and many more. This episode looks at Detroit labels owned by Berry Gordy (Tamla, Motown, Gordy, Divinity and others) from 1962 and 1963 in chronological order. Listen to The Supremes, The Contours, Martha & The Vandellas, The Marvelettes, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye and many more.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at all the labels owned by Berry Gordy (Tamla, Motown, Miracle, etc.) at the beginning. Listen to artists like Barrett Strong, The Miracles, Mable John, The Marvelettes, The Supremes, The Temptations and others before they became household names. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 01:11:37 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at all the labels owned by Berry Gordy (Tamla, Motown, Miracle, etc.) at the beginning. Listen to artists like Barrett Strong, The Miracles, Mable John, The Marvelettes, The Supremes, The Temptations and others before they became household names. This episode looks at all the labels owned by Berry Gordy (Tamla, Motown, Miracle, etc.) at the beginning. Listen to artists like Barrett Strong, The Miracles, Mable John, The Marvelettes, The Supremes, The Temptations and others before they became household names.

]]> 7140 This episode looks at Berry Gordy's labels from 1959-1961. It features both well known and obscure tracks in chronological order. Listen to artists like Marv Johnson, Barrett Strong, The Satintones, The Miracles, Mary Wells, Singin' Sammy Ward, Jimmy Ruffin and many others. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:06:27 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Berry Gordy's labels from 1959-1961. It features both well known and obscure tracks in chronological order. Listen to artists like Marv Johnson, Barrett Strong, The Satintones, The Miracles, Mary Wells, Singin' Sammy Ward, Jimmy Ruffin and many others. This episode looks at Berry Gordy's labels from 1959-1961. It features both well known and obscure tracks in chronological order. Listen to artists like Marv Johnson, Barrett Strong, The Satintones, The Miracles, Mary Wells, Singin' Sammy Ward, Jimmy Ruffin and many others.

]]> 7151 This episode traces my exposure to the types of music I still treasure to this day. I'll share the gospel, doo wop, blues, jazz, R&B, folk, and Latin music that influenced by musical development. I'll also give you a brief biography from elementary school through my marriage. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:14:26 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode traces my exposure to the types of music I still treasure to this day. I'll share the gospel, doo wop, blues, jazz, R&B, folk, and Latin music that influenced by musical development. I'll also give you a brief biography from elementary school through my marriage. This episode traces my exposure to the types of music I still treasure to this day. I'll share the gospel, doo wop, blues, jazz, R&B, folk, and Latin music that influenced by musical development. I'll also give you a brief biography from elementary school through my marriage.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes a look at blues from the 30s & 30s. Listen to Georgia Tom, Jimmie Gordon, Robert Lee McCoy, Big Joe Williams and others. Also included in this episode is Part 1 of dirty blues, doo wop and R&B from the late 40s thru the 60s. Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:40:25 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at blues from the 30s & 30s. Listen to Georgia Tom, Jimmie Gordon, Robert Lee McCoy, Big Joe Williams and others. Also included in this episode is Part 1 of dirty blues, doo wop and R&B from the late 40s thru the 60s. This episode concludes a look at blues from the 30s & 30s. Listen to Georgia Tom, Jimmie Gordon, Robert Lee McCoy, Big Joe Williams and others. Also included in this episode is Part 1 of dirty blues, doo wop and R&B from the late 40s thru the 60s.

]]> 7140 This episode continues to look at risque blues recorded in the 1920's and 1930s. Listen to artists like Lonnie Johnson, Victoria Spivey, Lizzie Miles, Mississippi Sheiks, Mozelle Alderson, Curley Weaver, Mae Glover and many others. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:07:34 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at risque blues recorded in the 1920's and 1930s. Listen to artists like Lonnie Johnson, Victoria Spivey, Lizzie Miles, Mississippi Sheiks, Mozelle Alderson, Curley Weaver, Mae Glover and many others. This episode continues to look at risque blues recorded in the 1920's and 1930s. Listen to artists like Lonnie Johnson, Victoria Spivey, Lizzie Miles, Mississippi Sheiks, Mozelle Alderson, Curley Weaver, Mae Glover and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode continues a look at double entendre blues from the 1920s & 1930s with mini bios of the artists. Listen to Blind Boy Fuller, Lil Johnson, Johnny Temple, Roosevelt Sykes, Yank Rachell and Lonnie Johnson. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 02:50:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues a look at double entendre blues from the 1920s & 1930s with mini bios of the artists. Listen to Blind Boy Fuller, Lil Johnson, Johnny Temple, Roosevelt Sykes, Yank Rachell and Lonnie Johnson. This episode continues a look at double entendre blues from the 1920s & 1930s with mini bios of the artists. Listen to Blind Boy Fuller, Lil Johnson, Johnny Temple, Roosevelt Sykes, Yank Rachell and Lonnie Johnson.

]]> 7140 The first part of this episode concludes a look at songs about goodbye & farewell. Listen to Sonny Boy Williamson, Brownie McGhee, Little Tommy Brown and others. The second part of this episode highlights some artists who recorded risque songs in the 1920s and 1930s. Also included are mini biographies of Bo Carter, Butterbeans and Susie, Walter Davis, and Lucille Bogan (Bessie Jackson). Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:13:52 -0000 full Robert Javors The first part of this episode concludes a look at songs about goodbye & farewell. Listen to Sonny Boy Williamson, Brownie McGhee, Little Tommy Brown and others. The second part of this episode highlights some artists who recorded risque songs in the 1920s and 1930s. Also included are mini biographies of Bo Carter, Butterbeans and Susie, Walter Davis, and Lucille Bogan (Bessie Jackson). The first part of this episode concludes a look at songs about goodbye & farewell. Listen to Sonny Boy Williamson, Brownie McGhee, Little Tommy Brown and others. The second part of this episode highlights some artists who recorded risque songs in the 1920s and 1930s. Also included are mini biographies of Bo Carter, Butterbeans and Susie, Walter Davis, and Lucille Bogan (Bessie Jackson).

]]> 7140 This episode continues a look at blues (Brownie McGhee, Leroy Carr, Walter Davis, Joe Turner, et. al.), doo wop (The Pastels, The Midnighters, The Flamingos, The Romancers, and others), R&B (Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Little Joe Cook. et. al.) and soul (Sidney Joe Qualls, O.B. Buchana, Curly Moore, Sam Baker and others) songs about goodbye and farewell. Sun, 24 Sep 2023 17:53:23 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues a look at blues (Brownie McGhee, Leroy Carr, Walter Davis, Joe Turner, et. al.), doo wop (The Pastels, The Midnighters, The Flamingos, The Romancers, and others), R&B (Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Little Joe Cook. et. al.) and soul (Sidney Joe Qualls, O.B. Buchana, Curly Moore, Sam Baker and others) songs about goodbye and farewell. This episode continues a look at blues (Brownie McGhee, Leroy Carr, Walter Davis, Joe Turner, et. al.), doo wop (The Pastels, The Midnighters, The Flamingos, The Romancers, and others), R&B (Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Little Joe Cook. et. al.) and soul (Sidney Joe Qualls, O.B. Buchana, Curly Moore, Sam Baker and others) songs about goodbye and farewell.

]]> 7140 This is the first episode devoted to songs about goodbye and farewell. Listen to blues (Sunnyland Slim, Elmore James, Bo Carter, et. al.), doo wop (The Four Jacks, The Striders, The Laurels and others), R&B (Fats Domino, Buddy Griffin and Claudia Swann, Ike & Tina Turner, Ruth Brown and others) and soul. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:49:35 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the first episode devoted to songs about goodbye and farewell. Listen to blues (Sunnyland Slim, Elmore James, Bo Carter, et. al.), doo wop (The Four Jacks, The Striders, The Laurels and others), R&B (Fats Domino, Buddy Griffin and Claudia Swann, Ike & Tina Turner, Ruth Brown and others) and soul. This is the first episode devoted to songs about goodbye and farewell. Listen to blues (Sunnyland Slim, Elmore James, Bo Carter, et. al.), doo wop (The Four Jacks, The Striders, The Laurels and others), R&B (Fats Domino, Buddy Griffin and Claudia Swann, Ike & Tina Turner, Ruth Brown and others) and soul.

]]> 7140 This is the final episode devoted to songs about fools and foolishness. Listen to The Robins, Roy Milton, The Fi-Tones, Margie Day, Hank Ballard, The Harptones, Cornel Gunter and many more Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:29:41 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the final episode devoted to songs about fools and foolishness. Listen to The Robins, Roy Milton, The Fi-Tones, Margie Day, Hank Ballard, The Harptones, Cornel Gunter and many more This is the final episode devoted to songs about fools and foolishness. Listen to The Robins, Roy Milton, The Fi-Tones, Margie Day, Hank Ballard, The Harptones, Cornel Gunter and many more

]]> 7140 This episode continues a look at R&B< blues, doo wop and soul songs about fools and foolish things. Listen to The Marcels, Big Maceo, Titus turner, The Marshall Brothers, The Five Echoes, Little Esther, Jimmy Rushing and many more. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 18:25:50 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues a look at R&B< blues, doo wop and soul songs about fools and foolish things. Listen to The Marcels, Big Maceo, Titus turner, The Marshall Brothers, The Five Echoes, Little Esther, Jimmy Rushing and many more. This episode continues a look at R&B< blues, doo wop and soul songs about fools and foolish things. Listen to The Marcels, Big Maceo, Titus turner, The Marshall Brothers, The Five Echoes, Little Esther, Jimmy Rushing and many more.

]]> 7140 This is the second part of blues, doo wop, R&B and soul songs about fools.Listen to artists like Otis Clay, James Carr, The Hollywood Flames, Brownie McGhee, Little Richard, The Penguins, Professor Longhair and dozens more. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:25:53 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the second part of blues, doo wop, R&B and soul songs about fools.Listen to artists like Otis Clay, James Carr, The Hollywood Flames, Brownie McGhee, Little Richard, The Penguins, Professor Longhair and dozens more. This is the second part of blues, doo wop, R&B and soul songs about fools.Listen to artists like Otis Clay, James Carr, The Hollywood Flames, Brownie McGhee, Little Richard, The Penguins, Professor Longhair and dozens more.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes a look at Ace Records of Jackson, MS. Listen to Floyd Dixon, Charles Brown, Amos Milburn, Bad Smitty, Frankie Lee Sims and many more. Also included is Part ! of blues, R&B, doo wop and soul songs about fools and foolish things. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:42:11 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at Ace Records of Jackson, MS. Listen to Floyd Dixon, Charles Brown, Amos Milburn, Bad Smitty, Frankie Lee Sims and many more. Also included is Part ! of blues, R&B, doo wop and soul songs about fools and foolish things. This episode concludes a look at Ace Records of Jackson, MS. Listen to Floyd Dixon, Charles Brown, Amos Milburn, Bad Smitty, Frankie Lee Sims and many more. Also included is Part ! of blues, R&B, doo wop and soul songs about fools and foolish things.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes my look at R&B and blues artists named Jones, Listen to Inez Jones, Joe Jones, Lolly-Pop Jones, Louis Blues Boy Jones and others. In addition, this episode begins my look at Ace Records of Jackson, Ms. Listen to John Littlejohn, Arthur Crudup, Schoolboy Cleve, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Earl Knight and many others. Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:52:59 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes my look at R&B and blues artists named Jones, Listen to Inez Jones, Joe Jones, Lolly-Pop Jones, Louis Blues Boy Jones and others. In addition, this episode begins my look at Ace Records of Jackson, Ms. Listen to John Littlejohn, Arthur Crudup, Schoolboy Cleve, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Earl Knight and many others. This episode concludes my look at R&B and blues artists named Jones, Listen to Inez Jones, Joe Jones, Lolly-Pop Jones, Louis Blues Boy Jones and others. In addition, this episode begins my look at Ace Records of Jackson, Ms. Listen to John Littlejohn, Arthur Crudup, Schoolboy Cleve, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Earl Knight and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode continues to look at R&B and blues songs by artists named Jones. Listen to Grant "Mr.Blues" Jones, Buck Jones, Calvert Jones, Danny Jones, Eddie "One String" Jones, Mildred Jones and many more. Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:13:44 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at R&B and blues songs by artists named Jones. Listen to Grant "Mr.Blues" Jones, Buck Jones, Calvert Jones, Danny Jones, Eddie "One String" Jones, Mildred Jones and many more. This episode continues to look at R&B and blues songs by artists named Jones. Listen to Grant "Mr.Blues" Jones, Buck Jones, Calvert Jones, Danny Jones, Eddie "One String" Jones, Mildred Jones and many more.

]]> 7155 This episode continues to look at blues and R&B artists whose last name is Jones. Listen to Luke Jones, Little Johnny Jones, Mari Jones, Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones, Tail Dragger (James Jones) and Grant "Mr. Blues" Jones. Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:15:16 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues to look at blues and R&B artists whose last name is Jones. Listen to Luke Jones, Little Johnny Jones, Mari Jones, Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones, Tail Dragger (James Jones) and Grant "Mr. Blues" Jones. This episode continues to look at blues and R&B artists whose last name is Jones. Listen to Luke Jones, Little Johnny Jones, Mari Jones, Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones, Tail Dragger (James Jones) and Grant "Mr. Blues" Jones.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes a look at songs about luck. Listen to Robert Nighthawk, Big Boy Ellis, Poppa Hop and many others. This episode also starts to look at blues and R&B songs recorded by artists named Jones. Listen to Curtis Jones, Betty Hall Jones, Floyd Jones, Albinia Jones, and Luke Jones. Brief bios also given. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:44:44 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at songs about luck. Listen to Robert Nighthawk, Big Boy Ellis, Poppa Hop and many others. This episode also starts to look at blues and R&B songs recorded by artists named Jones. Listen to Curtis Jones, Betty Hall Jones, Floyd Jones, Albinia Jones, and Luke Jones. Brief bios also given. This episode concludes a look at songs about luck. Listen to Robert Nighthawk, Big Boy Ellis, Poppa Hop and many others. This episode also starts to look at blues and R&B songs recorded by artists named Jones. Listen to Curtis Jones, Betty Hall Jones, Floyd Jones, Albinia Jones, and Luke Jones. Brief bios also given.

]]> 7168 This episode continues a look at blues, R&B, and soul songs about good and bad luck. Listen to early blues artists like Big Joe Williams, The Mississippi Sheiks and Johnnie Temple as well as artists from the 50s and 60s like Ruth Brown, Ivory Joe Hunter, The 5 Crowns, Gene Chandler, Carla Thomas, Willie Lane and many others. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:22:40 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues a look at blues, R&B, and soul songs about good and bad luck. Listen to early blues artists like Big Joe Williams, The Mississippi Sheiks and Johnnie Temple as well as artists from the 50s and 60s like Ruth Brown, Ivory Joe Hunter, The 5 Crowns, Gene Chandler, Carla Thomas, Willie Lane and many others. This episode continues a look at blues, R&B, and soul songs about good and bad luck. Listen to early blues artists like Big Joe Williams, The Mississippi Sheiks and Johnnie Temple as well as artists from the 50s and 60s like Ruth Brown, Ivory Joe Hunter, The 5 Crowns, Gene Chandler, Carla Thomas, Willie Lane and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode features blues, R&B, doo wop and soul songs about good and bad luck. Listen to Ray Charles, The Orioles, Muddy Waters, Amos Milburn, The Valentinos, Arthur Crudup and many others. Sun, 09 Jul 2023 19:38:52 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, R&B, doo wop and soul songs about good and bad luck. Listen to Ray Charles, The Orioles, Muddy Waters, Amos Milburn, The Valentinos, Arthur Crudup and many others. This episode features blues, R&B, doo wop and soul songs about good and bad luck. Listen to Ray Charles, The Orioles, Muddy Waters, Amos Milburn, The Valentinos, Arthur Crudup and many others.

]]> 7140 The first part of this episode concludes a look at songs about marriage. Listen to The Four Bars, Johnny Otis, The Midnighters, Guitar Jr., The Dells and many others. In the part devoted to songs about luck you can hear James Carr, Memphis Slim, Earl Gaines, The Ravens, Roy Brown, Memphis Minnie and many more. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:55:00 -0000 full Robert Javors The first part of this episode concludes a look at songs about marriage. Listen to The Four Bars, Johnny Otis, The Midnighters, Guitar Jr., The Dells and many others. In the part devoted to songs about luck you can hear James Carr, Memphis Slim, Earl Gaines, The Ravens, Roy Brown, Memphis Minnie and many more. The first part of this episode concludes a look at songs about marriage. Listen to The Four Bars, Johnny Otis, The Midnighters, Guitar Jr., The Dells and many others. In the part devoted to songs about luck you can hear James Carr, Memphis Slim, Earl Gaines, The Ravens, Roy Brown, Memphis Minnie and many more.

]]> 7155 This episode concludes a look at songs about marriage. Listen to Etta James, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, The Solitaires, The Fiestas, Big Bill Broonzy and dozens more Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:08:04 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at songs about marriage. Listen to Etta James, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, The Solitaires, The Fiestas, Big Bill Broonzy and dozens more This episode concludes a look at songs about marriage. Listen to Etta James, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, The Solitaires, The Fiestas, Big Bill Broonzy and dozens more

]]> 7140 This episode concludes my look at songs about railroads. Listen to artists like Kitty Stevenson, Big Bill Broonzy, Boogie Jake, Johnny Otis and many others. This episode also begins a look at songs about marriage. Listen to The Eternals, Roy Brown, Patti Labelle & The Blue Belles, The Heartbeats, The Willows and numerous others. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:43:34 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes my look at songs about railroads. Listen to artists like Kitty Stevenson, Big Bill Broonzy, Boogie Jake, Johnny Otis and many others. This episode also begins a look at songs about marriage. Listen to The Eternals, Roy Brown, Patti Labelle & The Blue Belles, The Heartbeats, The Willows and numerous others. This episode concludes my look at songs about railroads. Listen to artists like Kitty Stevenson, Big Bill Broonzy, Boogie Jake, Johnny Otis and many others. This episode also begins a look at songs about marriage. Listen to The Eternals, Roy Brown, Patti Labelle & The Blue Belles, The Heartbeats, The Willows and numerous others.

]]> 7140 This episode features blues, R&B, gospel and even an acoustic Jimi Hendrix song about railroads. Listen to The Cardinals, Otis Rush, Henry Townsend, Amos Milburn, Staples Singers, Bettye Lavette, Golden Gate Quartet and many others. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:41:58 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, R&B, gospel and even an acoustic Jimi Hendrix song about railroads. Listen to The Cardinals, Otis Rush, Henry Townsend, Amos Milburn, Staples Singers, Bettye Lavette, Golden Gate Quartet and many others. This episode features blues, R&B, gospel and even an acoustic Jimi Hendrix song about railroads. Listen to The Cardinals, Otis Rush, Henry Townsend, Amos Milburn, Staples Singers, Bettye Lavette, Golden Gate Quartet and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode concludes our look at Apollo Records. Listen to artists like The 5 Royales, The Dovers, Duke Henderson, Willis Jackson, Eddie Bo and many others. This episode also contains Part 1 of songs about trains. Listen to pre-WW II artists like Bukka White, Memphis Minnie, Blind Willie McTell, Furry Lewis and many more. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:15:43 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes our look at Apollo Records. Listen to artists like The 5 Royales, The Dovers, Duke Henderson, Willis Jackson, Eddie Bo and many others. This episode also contains Part 1 of songs about trains. Listen to pre-WW II artists like Bukka White, Memphis Minnie, Blind Willie McTell, Furry Lewis and many more. This episode concludes our look at Apollo Records. Listen to artists like The 5 Royales, The Dovers, Duke Henderson, Willis Jackson, Eddie Bo and many others. This episode also contains Part 1 of songs about trains. Listen to pre-WW II artists like Bukka White, Memphis Minnie, Blind Willie McTell, Furry Lewis and many more.

]]> 7145 This episode continues our look at the Apollo label's blues, gospel and R&B. Listen to The Dixie Hummingbirds,The Striders, Jimmy Rogers, Jack Dupree, Sunnyland Slim, The Four Blues, Robert Anderson and many others. Mon, 29 May 2023 15:13:24 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues our look at the Apollo label's blues, gospel and R&B. Listen to The Dixie Hummingbirds,The Striders, Jimmy Rogers, Jack Dupree, Sunnyland Slim, The Four Blues, Robert Anderson and many others. This episode continues our look at the Apollo label's blues, gospel and R&B. Listen to The Dixie Hummingbirds,The Striders, Jimmy Rogers, Jack Dupree, Sunnyland Slim, The Four Blues, Robert Anderson and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode continues my look at Apollo Records from its birth in 1945 through its golden years of the 1950s. Listen to artists like Wynonie Harris, Mahalia Jackson, St. Louis Jimmy, Sunnyland Slim, Jack McVea, Jack Dupree, Willie Bryant, The Southern Harmonaires, The Sparks of Rhythm and many others. Mon, 22 May 2023 17:28:24 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues my look at Apollo Records from its birth in 1945 through its golden years of the 1950s. Listen to artists like Wynonie Harris, Mahalia Jackson, St. Louis Jimmy, Sunnyland Slim, Jack McVea, Jack Dupree, Willie Bryant, The Southern Harmonaires, The Sparks of Rhythm and many others. This episode continues my look at Apollo Records from its birth in 1945 through its golden years of the 1950s. Listen to artists like Wynonie Harris, Mahalia Jackson, St. Louis Jimmy, Sunnyland Slim, Jack McVea, Jack Dupree, Willie Bryant, The Southern Harmonaires, The Sparks of Rhythm and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode starts with a conclusion of a look at Hi Records of Memphis. Listen to Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Veniece, Norm West and others. The second part of this episode begins a look at Apollo Records of Harlem from the 1940s to the mid-1950s. Listen to Babs Gonzales, Wynonie Harris, The Romeos, Jack McVea, Mahalia Jackson, Cee Pee Johnson plus many others. Mon, 15 May 2023 16:44:30 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode starts with a conclusion of a look at Hi Records of Memphis. Listen to Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Veniece, Norm West and others. The second part of this episode begins a look at Apollo Records of Harlem from the 1940s to the mid-1950s. Listen to Babs Gonzales, Wynonie Harris, The Romeos, Jack McVea, Mahalia Jackson, Cee Pee Johnson plus many others. This episode starts with a conclusion of a look at Hi Records of Memphis. Listen to Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Veniece, Norm West and others. The second part of this episode begins a look at Apollo Records of Harlem from the 1940s to the mid-1950s. Listen to Babs Gonzales, Wynonie Harris, The Romeos, Jack McVea, Mahalia Jackson, Cee Pee Johnson plus many others.

]]> 7140 This episode highlights the blues singers of Hi Records: Don Hines, Big Amos, Big Lucky and Joe Lee Carter. It also looks at the great soul output of the label with artists like Otis Clay, Don Bryant, Gene Miller, Erma Coffee, The Masqueraders and many others. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:39:06 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode highlights the blues singers of Hi Records: Don Hines, Big Amos, Big Lucky and Joe Lee Carter. It also looks at the great soul output of the label with artists like Otis Clay, Don Bryant, Gene Miller, Erma Coffee, The Masqueraders and many others. This episode highlights the blues singers of Hi Records: Don Hines, Big Amos, Big Lucky and Joe Lee Carter. It also looks at the great soul output of the label with artists like Otis Clay, Don Bryant, Gene Miller, Erma Coffee, The Masqueraders and many others.

]]> 7140 The first part of this episode tells the story of Annie (of Work with Me Annie by The Midnighters) and Henry (of Etta James' The Wallflower), their spin-offs and answer records. The second part of this episode is the final look at Chief Records of Chicago. Here you can listen to Elmore James, Lillian Offitt, Magic Sam, Earl Hooker and many others. Mon, 01 May 2023 19:23:34 -0000 full Robert Javors The first part of this episode tells the story of Annie (of Work with Me Annie by The Midnighters) and Henry (of Etta James' The Wallflower), their spin-offs and answer records. The second part of this episode is the final look at Chief Records of Chicago. Here you can listen to Elmore James, Lillian Offitt, Magic Sam, Earl Hooker and many others. The first part of this episode tells the story of Annie (of Work with Me Annie by The Midnighters) and Henry (of Etta James' The Wallflower), their spin-offs and answer records. The second part of this episode is the final look at Chief Records of Chicago. Here you can listen to Elmore James, Lillian Offitt, Magic Sam, Earl Hooker and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode consists of three parts. Part 1 is the last part of a look at doo wop ballads from the 1950s. Listen to The Sequins, The Crickets, The Five Thrills, The Mel-O-Dots and many others. Part 2 examines the Club 51 label of Chicago from 1955 to 1957. Listen to The Four Buddies, Sunnyland Slim, Bobbie James, The Kings Men, Rudy Greene & Prince Cooper. Part 3 begins my look at the Chief record label of Chicago. Hear the music of Junior Wells and Elmore James. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:56:55 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode consists of three parts. Part 1 is the last part of a look at doo wop ballads from the 1950s. Listen to The Sequins, The Crickets, The Five Thrills, The Mel-O-Dots and many others. Part 2 examines the Club 51 label of Chicago from 1955 to 1957. Listen to The Four Buddies, Sunnyland Slim, Bobbie James, The Kings Men, Rudy Greene & Prince Cooper. Part 3 begins my look at the Chief record label of Chicago. Hear the music of Junior Wells and Elmore James. This episode consists of three parts. Part 1 is the last part of a look at doo wop ballads from the 1950s. Listen to The Sequins, The Crickets, The Five Thrills, The Mel-O-Dots and many others. Part 2 examines the Club 51 label of Chicago from 1955 to 1957. Listen to The Four Buddies, Sunnyland Slim, Bobbie James, The Kings Men, Rudy Greene & Prince Cooper. Part 3 begins my look at the Chief record label of Chicago. Hear the music of Junior Wells and Elmore James.

]]> 7139 This episode features both well known and obscure doo wop ballads from the 1950s. Listen to groups like The Hideaways, The Swans, The Dells, The Dubs, The Rhythm Cadets, The Hurricanes, The Velours, and many others. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 02:30:40 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features both well known and obscure doo wop ballads from the 1950s. Listen to groups like The Hideaways, The Swans, The Dells, The Dubs, The Rhythm Cadets, The Hurricanes, The Velours, and many others. This episode features both well known and obscure doo wop ballads from the 1950s. Listen to groups like The Hideaways, The Swans, The Dells, The Dubs, The Rhythm Cadets, The Hurricanes, The Velours, and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode features both popular and obscure doo wop ballads, all from the 1950s. Listen to artists like The Paragons, The Jesters, The Hornets, The Shells, The Teenagers, The Pelicans, The Scarlets and dozens more. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:36:35 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features both popular and obscure doo wop ballads, all from the 1950s. Listen to artists like The Paragons, The Jesters, The Hornets, The Shells, The Teenagers, The Pelicans, The Scarlets and dozens more. This episode features both popular and obscure doo wop ballads, all from the 1950s. Listen to artists like The Paragons, The Jesters, The Hornets, The Shells, The Teenagers, The Pelicans, The Scarlets and dozens more.

]]> 7138 This episode features blues harmonica recordings mainly made in the 1950s and 1960s. Listen to artists like Snooky Pryor, Walter Horton, Sonny Boy Williamson I & II, Hot Shot Love, Whispering Smith, Papa Lightfoot, Walter Mitchell and many others. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:36:16 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues harmonica recordings mainly made in the 1950s and 1960s. Listen to artists like Snooky Pryor, Walter Horton, Sonny Boy Williamson I & II, Hot Shot Love, Whispering Smith, Papa Lightfoot, Walter Mitchell and many others. This episode features blues harmonica recordings mainly made in the 1950s and 1960s. Listen to artists like Snooky Pryor, Walter Horton, Sonny Boy Williamson I & II, Hot Shot Love, Whispering Smith, Papa Lightfoot, Walter Mitchell and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode features blues harmonica primarily from the 1950s and 1960s. Listen to Jesse Perkins, Joe Hill Louis, Sonny Terry, Jimmy Reed, Little Sam Davis, Garland the Great and dozens of others. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:55:07 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues harmonica primarily from the 1950s and 1960s. Listen to Jesse Perkins, Joe Hill Louis, Sonny Terry, Jimmy Reed, Little Sam Davis, Garland the Great and dozens of others. This episode features blues harmonica primarily from the 1950s and 1960s. Listen to Jesse Perkins, Joe Hill Louis, Sonny Terry, Jimmy Reed, Little Sam Davis, Garland the Great and dozens of others.

]]> 7139 This episode features obscure 45s made between the late 1950s and the early 1970s by artists who frequently played in the blues clubs in Chicago's westside. Listen to artists like Hound Dog Taylor, John Brim, Oscar Boyd, J.L. Smith, Young Guitar Red, Bobby Davis and many others. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:11:19 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features obscure 45s made between the late 1950s and the early 1970s by artists who frequently played in the blues clubs in Chicago's westside. Listen to artists like Hound Dog Taylor, John Brim, Oscar Boyd, J.L. Smith, Young Guitar Red, Bobby Davis and many others. This episode features obscure 45s made between the late 1950s and the early 1970s by artists who frequently played in the blues clubs in Chicago's westside. Listen to artists like Hound Dog Taylor, John Brim, Oscar Boyd, J.L. Smith, Young Guitar Red, Bobby Davis and many others.

]]> 7017 This episode looks at blues, gospel, R&B and soul produced by Jewel, Ronn & Paula records of Shreveport, LA in the 1960s and 1970s. Listen to artists like Jerry McCain, Memphis Slim, Charles Brown, Roscoe Robinson, Bobby Rush, the Five Blind Boys of both Alabama & Mississippi, and dozens of others. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:09:23 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at blues, gospel, R&B and soul produced by Jewel, Ronn & Paula records of Shreveport, LA in the 1960s and 1970s. Listen to artists like Jerry McCain, Memphis Slim, Charles Brown, Roscoe Robinson, Bobby Rush, the Five Blind Boys of both Alabama & Mississippi, and dozens of others. This episode looks at blues, gospel, R&B and soul produced by Jewel, Ronn & Paula records of Shreveport, LA in the 1960s and 1970s. Listen to artists like Jerry McCain, Memphis Slim, Charles Brown, Roscoe Robinson, Bobby Rush, the Five Blind Boys of both Alabama & Mississippi, and dozens of others.

]]> 7134 This episode first part looks at bottleneck guitar from the 1940s & 1950s. Listen to Sister O.M. Terrell, Muddy Waters, Homesick James, J.B. Hutto and others. The second half of this episode looks at the Jewel record label of Shreveport, LA. Listen to artists like Big Mac, Ted Taylor, Five Blind Boys of Alabama and Mississippi, Little Joe Blue and many others. Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:44:49 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode first part looks at bottleneck guitar from the 1940s & 1950s. Listen to Sister O.M. Terrell, Muddy Waters, Homesick James, J.B. Hutto and others. The second half of this episode looks at the Jewel record label of Shreveport, LA. Listen to artists like Big Mac, Ted Taylor, Five Blind Boys of Alabama and Mississippi, Little Joe Blue and many others. This episode first part looks at bottleneck guitar from the 1940s & 1950s. Listen to Sister O.M. Terrell, Muddy Waters, Homesick James, J.B. Hutto and others. The second half of this episode looks at the Jewel record label of Shreveport, LA. Listen to artists like Big Mac, Ted Taylor, Five Blind Boys of Alabama and Mississippi, Little Joe Blue and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode features bottleneck guitar from 1930 to 1952. Listen to artists like Bill Weldon, Buddy Moss, Elmore James, Blind Boy Fuller, Tampa Red and many more. Sun, 12 Feb 2023 23:16:57 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features bottleneck guitar from 1930 to 1952. Listen to artists like Bill Weldon, Buddy Moss, Elmore James, Blind Boy Fuller, Tampa Red and many more. This episode features bottleneck guitar from 1930 to 1952. Listen to artists like Bill Weldon, Buddy Moss, Elmore James, Blind Boy Fuller, Tampa Red and many more.

]]> 7138 The first part of this episode concludes my look at songs about old age and/or dying. Listen to Bobby Rush, Ray Agee, St. Louis Jimmy, Wynonie Harris and others. The last part of this episode examines bottleneck guitar from the 1920a & 1030s. Listen to Barbeque Bob, Ramblin' Thomas, Kokomo Arnold, Blind Willie Johnson, Tampa Red and many more. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:35:10 -0000 full Robert Javors The first part of this episode concludes my look at songs about old age and/or dying. Listen to Bobby Rush, Ray Agee, St. Louis Jimmy, Wynonie Harris and others. The last part of this episode examines bottleneck guitar from the 1920a & 1030s. Listen to Barbeque Bob, Ramblin' Thomas, Kokomo Arnold, Blind Willie Johnson, Tampa Red and many more. The first part of this episode concludes my look at songs about old age and/or dying. Listen to Bobby Rush, Ray Agee, St. Louis Jimmy, Wynonie Harris and others. The last part of this episode examines bottleneck guitar from the 1920a & 1030s. Listen to Barbeque Bob, Ramblin' Thomas, Kokomo Arnold, Blind Willie Johnson, Tampa Red and many more.

]]> 7139 This episode features blues, R&B and gospel songs about getting old and/or dying, some comical and some serious. Listen to artists such as Marvin Phillips, Henry Townsend, The Dominoes, Dinah Washington, Howlin' Wolf, The Cats and The Fiddle, Roaring Lion and many more. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:52:45 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, R&B and gospel songs about getting old and/or dying, some comical and some serious. Listen to artists such as Marvin Phillips, Henry Townsend, The Dominoes, Dinah Washington, Howlin' Wolf, The Cats and The Fiddle, Roaring Lion and many more. This episode features blues, R&B and gospel songs about getting old and/or dying, some comical and some serious. Listen to artists such as Marvin Phillips, Henry Townsend, The Dominoes, Dinah Washington, Howlin' Wolf, The Cats and The Fiddle, Roaring Lion and many more.

]]> 7139 This is the final episode devoted to soulful gospel vocal groups primarily from the 1960s. Listen to artists such as The Goldentones, Mighty Wings of Zion, Harps of the Coast, Zion Travelers, Clefs of Calvary and dozens of others. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:54:50 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the final episode devoted to soulful gospel vocal groups primarily from the 1960s. Listen to artists such as The Goldentones, Mighty Wings of Zion, Harps of the Coast, Zion Travelers, Clefs of Calvary and dozens of others. This is the final episode devoted to soulful gospel vocal groups primarily from the 1960s. Listen to artists such as The Goldentones, Mighty Wings of Zion, Harps of the Coast, Zion Travelers, Clefs of Calvary and dozens of others.

]]> 7139 The first part of this episode concludes a look at blues and R&B songs about money. Listen to The Du Droppers, Smokey Hogg, Floyd Dixon, The Five Echoes, Jimmy Witherspoon and many others. Part 2 focuses on soulful gospel groups, primarily from the 1960s. Listen to The Clefs of Calvary, Zion Travelers, Morning Echoes, Brooklyn Skyways and The Royal Travelers among many others. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:46:36 -0000 full Robert Javors The first part of this episode concludes a look at blues and R&B songs about money. Listen to The Du Droppers, Smokey Hogg, Floyd Dixon, The Five Echoes, Jimmy Witherspoon and many others. Part 2 focuses on soulful gospel groups, primarily from the 1960s. Listen to The Clefs of Calvary, Zion Travelers, Morning Echoes, Brooklyn Skyways and The Royal Travelers among many others. The first part of this episode concludes a look at blues and R&B songs about money. Listen to The Du Droppers, Smokey Hogg, Floyd Dixon, The Five Echoes, Jimmy Witherspoon and many others. Part 2 focuses on soulful gospel groups, primarily from the 1960s. Listen to The Clefs of Calvary, Zion Travelers, Morning Echoes, Brooklyn Skyways and The Royal Travelers among many others.

]]> 7139 This episode features blues and R&B songs about money or the lack of money. Listen to well known artists such as Jimmy Witherspoon, Stick McGhee, Lil Son Jackson, Wilbert Harrison, John Lee Hooker and many others. Also listen to artists with whom you're probably not familiar with like Moss Tolbert, Freddie Carpenter, Georgia Lane, Fillmore Slim, Mz Su Mac, Pee Wee Kingsley and many more. Sun, 08 Jan 2023 22:30:48 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues and R&B songs about money or the lack of money. Listen to well known artists such as Jimmy Witherspoon, Stick McGhee, Lil Son Jackson, Wilbert Harrison, John Lee Hooker and many others. Also listen to artists with whom you're probably not familiar with like Moss Tolbert, Freddie Carpenter, Georgia Lane, Fillmore Slim, Mz Su Mac, Pee Wee Kingsley and many more. This episode features blues and R&B songs about money or the lack of money. Listen to well known artists such as Jimmy Witherspoon, Stick McGhee, Lil Son Jackson, Wilbert Harrison, John Lee Hooker and many others. Also listen to artists with whom you're probably not familiar with like Moss Tolbert, Freddie Carpenter, Georgia Lane, Fillmore Slim, Mz Su Mac, Pee Wee Kingsley and many more.

]]> 7134 This episode concludes a look at blues and R&B duets. Listen to Vivian Verson and Jimmy Smith, Joe & Ann, Ike & Tina Turner, Etta James & Harvey Fuqua, Little Esther & Mel Walker plus many others. Also included are songs about money by Ray Charles, Jimmy Witherspoon, The Five Pennies, Camille Howard, Stick McGhee and many others. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 21:02:13 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes a look at blues and R&B duets. Listen to Vivian Verson and Jimmy Smith, Joe & Ann, Ike & Tina Turner, Etta James & Harvey Fuqua, Little Esther & Mel Walker plus many others. Also included are songs about money by Ray Charles, Jimmy Witherspoon, The Five Pennies, Camille Howard, Stick McGhee and many others. This episode concludes a look at blues and R&B duets. Listen to Vivian Verson and Jimmy Smith, Joe & Ann, Ike & Tina Turner, Etta James & Harvey Fuqua, Little Esther & Mel Walker plus many others. Also included are songs about money by Ray Charles, Jimmy Witherspoon, The Five Pennies, Camille Howard, Stick McGhee and many others.

]]> 7139 The first part of this episode concludes my look at the Spark label. Listen to The Robins, Willy & Ruth, The Sly Fox, Ray Agee and others. The second part of the episode features blues and R&B duets. Listen to Ruth & Al, Brook Benton & Dinah Washington, Mickey & Sylvia, Johnnie & Joe and many more. Mon, 26 Dec 2022 01:12:50 -0000 full Robert Javors The first part of this episode concludes my look at the Spark label. Listen to The Robins, Willy & Ruth, The Sly Fox, Ray Agee and others. The second part of the episode features blues and R&B duets. Listen to Ruth & Al, Brook Benton & Dinah Washington, Mickey & Sylvia, Johnnie & Joe and many more. The first part of this episode concludes my look at the Spark label. Listen to The Robins, Willy & Ruth, The Sly Fox, Ray Agee and others. The second part of the episode features blues and R&B duets. Listen to Ruth & Al, Brook Benton & Dinah Washington, Mickey & Sylvia, Johnnie & Joe and many more.

]]> 7138 This episode concludes the previous episode's look at blues, doo wop and R&B songs about school. Listen to artists such as Big Jack Reynolds, Otis Smith, Frankie Lymon, Wilbert Harrison and others. Also featured is Part 1 of a look at Spark Records of Los Angeles from 1954 to 1955. Listen to artists like Gil Bernal, The Robins, The Sly Fox, Ray Agee and many others. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:49:25 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes the previous episode's look at blues, doo wop and R&B songs about school. Listen to artists such as Big Jack Reynolds, Otis Smith, Frankie Lymon, Wilbert Harrison and others. Also featured is Part 1 of a look at Spark Records of Los Angeles from 1954 to 1955. Listen to artists like Gil Bernal, The Robins, The Sly Fox, Ray Agee and many others. This episode concludes the previous episode's look at blues, doo wop and R&B songs about school. Listen to artists such as Big Jack Reynolds, Otis Smith, Frankie Lymon, Wilbert Harrison and others. Also featured is Part 1 of a look at Spark Records of Los Angeles from 1954 to 1955. Listen to artists like Gil Bernal, The Robins, The Sly Fox, Ray Agee and many others.

]]> 7139 The first part of the episode features blues, doo wop, R&B and soul songs about letters. Listen to artists such as The Midnighters, The Dreams, Memphis Slim Barbara Lynn, Wilbert Harrison, Gladys Knight and The Pips and many more. The second part of the episode features blues, R&B, doo wop songs about school. Listen to Sonny Boy Williamson Jimmy Reed, Chuck Berry, Walter Roland, The El Pollos, The Ko Kos, Larry Wiliams and others. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:24:23 -0000 full Robert Javors The first part of the episode features blues, doo wop, R&B and soul songs about letters. Listen to artists such as The Midnighters, The Dreams, Memphis Slim Barbara Lynn, Wilbert Harrison, Gladys Knight and The Pips and many more. The second part of the episode features blues, R&B, doo wop songs about school. Listen to Sonny Boy Williamson Jimmy Reed, Chuck Berry, Walter Roland, The El Pollos, The Ko Kos, Larry Wiliams and others. The first part of the episode features blues, doo wop, R&B and soul songs about letters. Listen to artists such as The Midnighters, The Dreams, Memphis Slim Barbara Lynn, Wilbert Harrison, Gladys Knight and The Pips and many more. The second part of the episode features blues, R&B, doo wop songs about school. Listen to Sonny Boy Williamson Jimmy Reed, Chuck Berry, Walter Roland, The El Pollos, The Ko Kos, Larry Wiliams and others.

]]> 6599 This episode features doo wop, blues and R&B songs about sending or receiving letters or telegrams. Songs are from the 1940s through the 1960s. Listen to artists like The Feathers, The Jacks, The Serenaders, Roy Brown, Lloyd Price, Andrew Tibbs ,Guitar Slim, Ben E. King, Ruth Brown and dozens more. Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:53:17 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features doo wop, blues and R&B songs about sending or receiving letters or telegrams. Songs are from the 1940s through the 1960s. Listen to artists like The Feathers, The Jacks, The Serenaders, Roy Brown, Lloyd Price, Andrew Tibbs ,Guitar Slim, Ben E. King, Ruth Brown and dozens more. This episode features doo wop, blues and R&B songs about sending or receiving letters or telegrams. Songs are from the 1940s through the 1960s. Listen to artists like The Feathers, The Jacks, The Serenaders, Roy Brown, Lloyd Price, Andrew Tibbs ,Guitar Slim, Ben E. King, Ruth Brown and dozens more.

]]> 7139 This episode looks at Chicago's Bea & Baby label and its subsidiaries from 1959 to 1971. It features musicians such as Eddie Boyd, Hound Dog Taylor, Earl Hooker, Detroit Junior, Little Mac, Sunnyland Slim, Homesick James and many others. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:04:54 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Chicago's Bea & Baby label and its subsidiaries from 1959 to 1971. It features musicians such as Eddie Boyd, Hound Dog Taylor, Earl Hooker, Detroit Junior, Little Mac, Sunnyland Slim, Homesick James and many others. This episode looks at Chicago's Bea & Baby label and its subsidiaries from 1959 to 1971. It features musicians such as Eddie Boyd, Hound Dog Taylor, Earl Hooker, Detroit Junior, Little Mac, Sunnyland Slim, Homesick James and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode features recordings made between 1959 and 1966 by obscure soul singers. Listen to artists like 'Nita Hill, Rockin' Royals, Beatrice Lee, Ruby Roberson, Fruit & Skip, Letha Jones, Little Woo Woo and dozens of others. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:52:13 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features recordings made between 1959 and 1966 by obscure soul singers. Listen to artists like 'Nita Hill, Rockin' Royals, Beatrice Lee, Ruby Roberson, Fruit & Skip, Letha Jones, Little Woo Woo and dozens of others. This episode features recordings made between 1959 and 1966 by obscure soul singers. Listen to artists like 'Nita Hill, Rockin' Royals, Beatrice Lee, Ruby Roberson, Fruit & Skip, Letha Jones, Little Woo Woo and dozens of others.

]]> 7139 This is the fifth episode featuring uptempo blues and R&B from the 1950s and 1960s by obscure artists and/or released on small obscure record labels. Listen to artists like Carolyn Montgomery, Chuck Rives, Young Louis Armstgrong, Charles Calloway,Oliver Jones, Eddie Mack and dozens of others. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:58:12 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the fifth episode featuring uptempo blues and R&B from the 1950s and 1960s by obscure artists and/or released on small obscure record labels. Listen to artists like Carolyn Montgomery, Chuck Rives, Young Louis Armstgrong, Charles Calloway,Oliver Jones, Eddie Mack and dozens of others. This is the fifth episode featuring uptempo blues and R&B from the 1950s and 1960s by obscure artists and/or released on small obscure record labels. Listen to artists like Carolyn Montgomery, Chuck Rives, Young Louis Armstgrong, Charles Calloway,Oliver Jones, Eddie Mack and dozens of others.

]]> 7138 This is the fourth episode devoted to uptempo blues and R&B by obscure artists and/or on obscure record labels from the 1950s & 1960s. Listen to artists such as Slim Cole. Elroy Peace, Shirley Ann Lee, Al Reed and dozens of others. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:29:07 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the fourth episode devoted to uptempo blues and R&B by obscure artists and/or on obscure record labels from the 1950s & 1960s. Listen to artists such as Slim Cole. Elroy Peace, Shirley Ann Lee, Al Reed and dozens of others. This is the fourth episode devoted to uptempo blues and R&B by obscure artists and/or on obscure record labels from the 1950s & 1960s. Listen to artists such as Slim Cole. Elroy Peace, Shirley Ann Lee, Al Reed and dozens of others.

]]> 7138 This episode looks at uptempo black R&B, blues and rock n roll from the 50s and 60s mainly by obscure artists and/or released on small labels. Listen to artists like Little Mummy, Flash Terry, Johnny (The Twist) Williams, Billy Fair, Big Sheba Pro McClam. Jimmie Raney and many more artists that you've probably never heard of. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:39:55 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at uptempo black R&B, blues and rock n roll from the 50s and 60s mainly by obscure artists and/or released on small labels. Listen to artists like Little Mummy, Flash Terry, Johnny (The Twist) Williams, Billy Fair, Big Sheba Pro McClam. Jimmie Raney and many more artists that you've probably never heard of. This episode looks at uptempo black R&B, blues and rock n roll from the 50s and 60s mainly by obscure artists and/or released on small labels. Listen to artists like Little Mummy, Flash Terry, Johnny (The Twist) Williams, Billy Fair, Big Sheba Pro McClam. Jimmie Raney and many more artists that you've probably never heard of.

]]> 7138 This episode looks at up-tempo blues and R&B from the 1950s and 1960s by mostly obscure artists on lesser known labels. Listen to Sonny Harper, Leroy Dallas, Clifford King, Juke Boy Bonner, Dean Barlow, The Cocoas, and dozens more. Sat, 15 Oct 2022 18:05:17 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at up-tempo blues and R&B from the 1950s and 1960s by mostly obscure artists on lesser known labels. Listen to Sonny Harper, Leroy Dallas, Clifford King, Juke Boy Bonner, Dean Barlow, The Cocoas, and dozens more. This episode looks at up-tempo blues and R&B from the 1950s and 1960s by mostly obscure artists on lesser known labels. Listen to Sonny Harper, Leroy Dallas, Clifford King, Juke Boy Bonner, Dean Barlow, The Cocoas, and dozens more.

]]> 7139 This episode features mostly up-temp blues and R&B by obscure artists and/or on obscure labels with some well known artists thrown in for good measure. Covers the 1950s and the 1960s. Sat, 15 Oct 2022 03:44:41 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features mostly up-temp blues and R&B by obscure artists and/or on obscure labels with some well known artists thrown in for good measure. Covers the 1950s and the 1960s. This episode features mostly up-temp blues and R&B by obscure artists and/or on obscure labels with some well known artists thrown in for good measure. Covers the 1950s and the 1960s.

]]> 7139 This episode explores the music and history of Ebb Records from Los Angeles that operated from 1957 to 1959. Explore in depth the music of Ted Taylor, The Hollywood Flames and Professor Longhair. Also hear music by Ray Agee, Tony Harris, The Zion Travelers, The Ebbtones, Dolly Cooper, Floyd Dixon, Smokey Hogg and many others. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:01:22 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode explores the music and history of Ebb Records from Los Angeles that operated from 1957 to 1959. Explore in depth the music of Ted Taylor, The Hollywood Flames and Professor Longhair. Also hear music by Ray Agee, Tony Harris, The Zion Travelers, The Ebbtones, Dolly Cooper, Floyd Dixon, Smokey Hogg and many others. This episode explores the music and history of Ebb Records from Los Angeles that operated from 1957 to 1959. Explore in depth the music of Ted Taylor, The Hollywood Flames and Professor Longhair. Also hear music by Ray Agee, Tony Harris, The Zion Travelers, The Ebbtones, Dolly Cooper, Floyd Dixon, Smokey Hogg and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode examines the music and history of the AFO label from New Orleans that only existed from 1961 to 1963 and music by their artists through 1971. Sun, 25 Sep 2022 23:56:02 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode examines the music and history of the AFO label from New Orleans that only existed from 1961 to 1963 and music by their artists through 1971. This episode examines the music and history of the AFO label from New Orleans that only existed from 1961 to 1963 and music by their artists through 1971.

]]> 7139 Part 2 of Class Records features artists such as Oscar McLollie, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, The Pelicans, The Tangiers, and others. Songs about Cadillacs includes tunes by Roy Brown, Peppermint Harris, Hot Lips Page, Harry Crafton, Jimmy Liggins and numerous others. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:04:30 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 2 of Class Records features artists such as Oscar McLollie, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, The Pelicans, The Tangiers, and others. Songs about Cadillacs includes tunes by Roy Brown, Peppermint Harris, Hot Lips Page, Harry Crafton, Jimmy Liggins and numerous others. Part 2 of Class Records features artists such as Oscar McLollie, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, The Pelicans, The Tangiers, and others. Songs about Cadillacs includes tunes by Roy Brown, Peppermint Harris, Hot Lips Page, Harry Crafton, Jimmy Liggins and numerous others.

]]> 7139 This episode features Part 2 of Texas blues piano and looks at artists like Bernice Edwards, Joe Pullum, Rob Cooper and others. It also includes a look at Class Records of L.A. in the 1950s. Class featured artists such as Bobby Day, Eugene Church, Oscar McLollie, Terry & Jerry, Jesse Belvin and many others. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:07:14 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features Part 2 of Texas blues piano and looks at artists like Bernice Edwards, Joe Pullum, Rob Cooper and others. It also includes a look at Class Records of L.A. in the 1950s. Class featured artists such as Bobby Day, Eugene Church, Oscar McLollie, Terry & Jerry, Jesse Belvin and many others. This episode features Part 2 of Texas blues piano and looks at artists like Bernice Edwards, Joe Pullum, Rob Cooper and others. It also includes a look at Class Records of L.A. in the 1950s. Class featured artists such as Bobby Day, Eugene Church, Oscar McLollie, Terry & Jerry, Jesse Belvin and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode looks at blues musicians who played piano or who were accompanied by great piano players. Listen to artists such as Billiken Johnson, Alex Moore, Texas Bill Day, Bobbie Cadillac, Kitty Gray and Her Wampus Cats, The Thomases (George, Hersal and Hociel), and many others. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:43:58 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at blues musicians who played piano or who were accompanied by great piano players. Listen to artists such as Billiken Johnson, Alex Moore, Texas Bill Day, Bobbie Cadillac, Kitty Gray and Her Wampus Cats, The Thomases (George, Hersal and Hociel), and many others. This episode looks at blues musicians who played piano or who were accompanied by great piano players. Listen to artists such as Billiken Johnson, Alex Moore, Texas Bill Day, Bobbie Cadillac, Kitty Gray and Her Wampus Cats, The Thomases (George, Hersal and Hociel), and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode looks at Black artists who recorded rock n roll during the 1950s and 1960s. Listen to Otis Read, Georgia Lane, Little Cameron, Johnnie Cook, Big Clyde Allen, Charlie White, Modest Clifton and dozens of others. Sun, 28 Aug 2022 21:59:23 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Black artists who recorded rock n roll during the 1950s and 1960s. Listen to Otis Read, Georgia Lane, Little Cameron, Johnnie Cook, Big Clyde Allen, Charlie White, Modest Clifton and dozens of others. This episode looks at Black artists who recorded rock n roll during the 1950s and 1960s. Listen to Otis Read, Georgia Lane, Little Cameron, Johnnie Cook, Big Clyde Allen, Charlie White, Modest Clifton and dozens of others.

]]> 7138 This episode looks at Black artists who recorded rock n roll rather than R&B. Listen to artists like Tender Slim, Larry Green, Lost John Hunter, Harmon "Jump" Jones, Bob Williams, Andy Belvin, The Three Bars and dozens of others. Sun, 21 Aug 2022 22:27:50 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Black artists who recorded rock n roll rather than R&B. Listen to artists like Tender Slim, Larry Green, Lost John Hunter, Harmon "Jump" Jones, Bob Williams, Andy Belvin, The Three Bars and dozens of others. This episode looks at Black artists who recorded rock n roll rather than R&B. Listen to artists like Tender Slim, Larry Green, Lost John Hunter, Harmon "Jump" Jones, Bob Williams, Andy Belvin, The Three Bars and dozens of others.

]]> 7139 This episode features West Coast from from the late 1940s through the 1960s. Listen to famous groups such as The Pilgrim Gospel Singers or The Rising Sun Gospel Singers or to obscure groups such as The Kansas City Soul Revivers, The Golden Echo, The Flowers of Joy, The Gospel Five among dozens of others. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:01:14 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features West Coast from from the late 1940s through the 1960s. Listen to famous groups such as The Pilgrim Gospel Singers or The Rising Sun Gospel Singers or to obscure groups such as The Kansas City Soul Revivers, The Golden Echo, The Flowers of Joy, The Gospel Five among dozens of others. This episode features West Coast from from the late 1940s through the 1960s. Listen to famous groups such as The Pilgrim Gospel Singers or The Rising Sun Gospel Singers or to obscure groups such as The Kansas City Soul Revivers, The Golden Echo, The Flowers of Joy, The Gospel Five among dozens of others.

]]> 7138 This episode explores obscure blues and R&B artists (Violet Hall, Billy Valentine, Meredith Howard, Myra Taylor, et. al.), well known artists (Lightnin' Hopkins, Jay McShann, Smokey Hogg, et. al.) and doo wop groups (Ravens, Chestnuts, Cashmeres, Griffins, Danleers, et. al.) that were produced by the Mercury label from 1945 to 1958. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:31:34 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode explores obscure blues and R&B artists (Violet Hall, Billy Valentine, Meredith Howard, Myra Taylor, et. al.), well known artists (Lightnin' Hopkins, Jay McShann, Smokey Hogg, et. al.) and doo wop groups (Ravens, Chestnuts, Cashmeres, Griffins, Danleers, et. al.) that were produced by the Mercury label from 1945 to 1958. This episode explores obscure blues and R&B artists (Violet Hall, Billy Valentine, Meredith Howard, Myra Taylor, et. al.), well known artists (Lightnin' Hopkins, Jay McShann, Smokey Hogg, et. al.) and doo wop groups (Ravens, Chestnuts, Cashmeres, Griffins, Danleers, et. al.) that were produced by the Mercury label from 1945 to 1958.

]]> 7136 This episode looks at the well known artists such as Helen Humes, Eddie 'Cleanhead" Vinson, Buddy Johnson, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Arthur Prysock, Big Bill Broonzy and others as well as obscure artists such as Zilla Mays, Ray Snead, Woo Woo Moore, Junior Tamplin and others. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:23:31 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at the well known artists such as Helen Humes, Eddie 'Cleanhead" Vinson, Buddy Johnson, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Arthur Prysock, Big Bill Broonzy and others as well as obscure artists such as Zilla Mays, Ray Snead, Woo Woo Moore, Junior Tamplin and others. This episode looks at the well known artists such as Helen Humes, Eddie 'Cleanhead" Vinson, Buddy Johnson, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Arthur Prysock, Big Bill Broonzy and others as well as obscure artists such as Zilla Mays, Ray Snead, Woo Woo Moore, Junior Tamplin and others.

]]> 7139 This episode looks at the blues and R&B records made by the Mercury record label from 1945 to 1955. Hear artists such as Dinah Washington, The Trenier Twins, Titus Turner, Stomp Gordon, Bog Bill Broonzy, Gene Ammons, Jimmy Witherspoon and many others. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 23:43:13 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at the blues and R&B records made by the Mercury record label from 1945 to 1955. Hear artists such as Dinah Washington, The Trenier Twins, Titus Turner, Stomp Gordon, Bog Bill Broonzy, Gene Ammons, Jimmy Witherspoon and many others. This episode looks at the blues and R&B records made by the Mercury record label from 1945 to 1955. Hear artists such as Dinah Washington, The Trenier Twins, Titus Turner, Stomp Gordon, Bog Bill Broonzy, Gene Ammons, Jimmy Witherspoon and many others.

]]> 7138 This episode features blues, R&B, soul and gospel artists who started their careers in the 2000s or reactivated an earlier earlier recording career in the 2000s. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:43:47 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, R&B, soul and gospel artists who started their careers in the 2000s or reactivated an earlier earlier recording career in the 2000s. This episode features blues, R&B, soul and gospel artists who started their careers in the 2000s or reactivated an earlier earlier recording career in the 2000s.

]]> 7138 This episode features the conclusion of a look at Richard Berry's career including a brief biography plus Part 3 of New Artists of the 2000s. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:45:17 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features the conclusion of a look at Richard Berry's career including a brief biography plus Part 3 of New Artists of the 2000s. This episode features the conclusion of a look at Richard Berry's career including a brief biography plus Part 3 of New Artists of the 2000s.

]]> 7139 This examines the recording career of Richard Berry, singer and songwriter. He sang with Los Angeles vocal groups such as The Dreamers, The Pharoahs, The Five Hollywood Blue Jays, The Cadets, Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns, and many others. Plus he recorded as a solo act, often backed up by vocal groups. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:13:12 -0000 full Robert Javors This examines the recording career of Richard Berry, singer and songwriter. He sang with Los Angeles vocal groups such as The Dreamers, The Pharoahs, The Five Hollywood Blue Jays, The Cadets, Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns, and many others. Plus he recorded as a solo act, often backed up by vocal groups. This examines the recording career of Richard Berry, singer and songwriter. He sang with Los Angeles vocal groups such as The Dreamers, The Pharoahs, The Five Hollywood Blue Jays, The Cadets, Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns, and many others. Plus he recorded as a solo act, often backed up by vocal groups.

]]> 7139 This episode features blues, R&B, soul and gospel artists who debuted in the 2000s or who revised their careers then. Listen to artists like Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry, Birdlegg, Biscuit Miller. Bobby "Blackhat" Walters, Bobby Patterson, Brother Tyrone, Bruce Mississippi Johnson and many others. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:14:19 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, R&B, soul and gospel artists who debuted in the 2000s or who revised their careers then. Listen to artists like Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry, Birdlegg, Biscuit Miller. Bobby "Blackhat" Walters, Bobby Patterson, Brother Tyrone, Bruce Mississippi Johnson and many others. This episode features blues, R&B, soul and gospel artists who debuted in the 2000s or who revised their careers then. Listen to artists like Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry, Birdlegg, Biscuit Miller. Bobby "Blackhat" Walters, Bobby Patterson, Brother Tyrone, Bruce Mississippi Johnson and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode looks at artists whose careers started in the 2000s or artists who restarted their careers in the 2000s after a long absence. Listen to Adolphus Bell, Akeem Kemp, Annika Chambers, Arion Bell, Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, Alabama Mike, Big Llou Johnson and many others. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:06:05 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at artists whose careers started in the 2000s or artists who restarted their careers in the 2000s after a long absence. Listen to Adolphus Bell, Akeem Kemp, Annika Chambers, Arion Bell, Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, Alabama Mike, Big Llou Johnson and many others. This episode looks at artists whose careers started in the 2000s or artists who restarted their careers in the 2000s after a long absence. Listen to Adolphus Bell, Akeem Kemp, Annika Chambers, Arion Bell, Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, Alabama Mike, Big Llou Johnson and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode highlights R&B and blues instrumentals from the 1950s and 1960s. Hear artists such as Johnny Otis, Griffin Brothers, Albert Collins ,Jimmy Nolen, Bo Diddley, Paul Gayten, Floyd Dixon, don & Dewey and dozens of others. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 21:37:57 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode highlights R&B and blues instrumentals from the 1950s and 1960s. Hear artists such as Johnny Otis, Griffin Brothers, Albert Collins ,Jimmy Nolen, Bo Diddley, Paul Gayten, Floyd Dixon, don & Dewey and dozens of others. This episode highlights R&B and blues instrumentals from the 1950s and 1960s. Hear artists such as Johnny Otis, Griffin Brothers, Albert Collins ,Jimmy Nolen, Bo Diddley, Paul Gayten, Floyd Dixon, don & Dewey and dozens of others.

]]> 7139 This episode features instrumentals by artists such as Papa Lightfoot, B.B. King, Red Prysock, Bill Doggett, Pee Wee Crayton, Jesse Hill and dozens of others. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:27:50 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features instrumentals by artists such as Papa Lightfoot, B.B. King, Red Prysock, Bill Doggett, Pee Wee Crayton, Jesse Hill and dozens of others. This episode features instrumentals by artists such as Papa Lightfoot, B.B. King, Red Prysock, Bill Doggett, Pee Wee Crayton, Jesse Hill and dozens of others.

]]> 7139 The first part of this episode features songs about Joe Louis. Performers include The Dixieaires, Bill Gaither, Memphis Minnie, Lil Johnson, Sonny Boy Williamson, and others. The second part features blues and R&B instrumentals from the mid 1950s. Artists include Junior Wells, Jimmy McCracklin, Louis Brooks, John Watson and many more. Mon, 30 May 2022 18:12:16 -0000 full Robert Javors The first part of this episode features songs about Joe Louis. Performers include The Dixieaires, Bill Gaither, Memphis Minnie, Lil Johnson, Sonny Boy Williamson, and others. The second part features blues and R&B instrumentals from the mid 1950s. Artists include Junior Wells, Jimmy McCracklin, Louis Brooks, John Watson and many more. The first part of this episode features songs about Joe Louis. Performers include The Dixieaires, Bill Gaither, Memphis Minnie, Lil Johnson, Sonny Boy Williamson, and others. The second part features blues and R&B instrumentals from the mid 1950s. Artists include Junior Wells, Jimmy McCracklin, Louis Brooks, John Watson and many more.

]]> 7139 This episode showcases 20 versions of Stagger Lee from Ma Rainey's 1925 version to John Primer's 2019 version. Also included is a long story about a record buying trip to La. and Ark. in the early 1970s. Tue, 24 May 2022 02:47:56 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode showcases 20 versions of Stagger Lee from Ma Rainey's 1925 version to John Primer's 2019 version. Also included is a long story about a record buying trip to La. and Ark. in the early 1970s. This episode showcases 20 versions of Stagger Lee from Ma Rainey's 1925 version to John Primer's 2019 version. Also included is a long story about a record buying trip to La. and Ark. in the early 1970s.

]]> 6749 This episode explores the music and give a little biography of blues musicians who played in the Maxwell Street market. The artists featured are Johnny Young, Blind Arvella Gray, Carey Bell, John Lee Granderson, Big John Wrencher, Robert Nighthawk, and James Brewer. Thu, 12 May 2022 20:16:40 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode explores the music and give a little biography of blues musicians who played in the Maxwell Street market. The artists featured are Johnny Young, Blind Arvella Gray, Carey Bell, John Lee Granderson, Big John Wrencher, Robert Nighthawk, and James Brewer. This episode explores the music and give a little biography of blues musicians who played in the Maxwell Street market. The artists featured are Johnny Young, Blind Arvella Gray, Carey Bell, John Lee Granderson, Big John Wrencher, Robert Nighthawk, and James Brewer.

]]> 7139 The first part of this episode is the concluding segment of doo wop groups named after birds. Listen to The Blue Jays, The Parrots, Cliff Butler & His Doves, The Bluebirds and Al Sears & The Sparrows. The seconds part of this episode features live Chicago blues recorded at The Maxwell Street market in 1964. Listen to Johnny Young, Carey Bell, Robert Nighthawk, Blind Arvella Gray and others. Sun, 01 May 2022 22:28:34 -0000 full Robert Javors The first part of this episode is the concluding segment of doo wop groups named after birds. Listen to The Blue Jays, The Parrots, Cliff Butler & His Doves, The Bluebirds and Al Sears & The Sparrows. The seconds part of this episode features live Chicago blues recorded at The Maxwell Street market in 1964. Listen to Johnny Young, Carey Bell, Robert Nighthawk, Blind Arvella Gray and others. The first part of this episode is the concluding segment of doo wop groups named after birds. Listen to The Blue Jays, The Parrots, Cliff Butler & His Doves, The Bluebirds and Al Sears & The Sparrows. The seconds part of this episode features live Chicago blues recorded at The Maxwell Street market in 1964. Listen to Johnny Young, Carey Bell, Robert Nighthawk, Blind Arvella Gray and others.

]]> 7139 This episode examines the music and sometimes the history of doo wop groups named after birds or are bird adjacent. Listen to The Larks, The Falcons, The Swans, The Eagles, The Five Wings, The Gaylarks, The Five Owls, The Griffins, and The Pelicans. Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:42:47 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode examines the music and sometimes the history of doo wop groups named after birds or are bird adjacent. Listen to The Larks, The Falcons, The Swans, The Eagles, The Five Wings, The Gaylarks, The Five Owls, The Griffins, and The Pelicans. This episode examines the music and sometimes the history of doo wop groups named after birds or are bird adjacent. Listen to The Larks, The Falcons, The Swans, The Eagles, The Five Wings, The Gaylarks, The Five Owls, The Griffins, and The Pelicans.

]]> 7138 This is Part 2 of doo wop groups named after birds. Featured is the music and brief history of The Penguins, The Wrens, The Meadowlarks, The Flamingos, The Feathers, The Robins and The Hawks. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 18:25:21 -0000 full Robert Javors This is Part 2 of doo wop groups named after birds. Featured is the music and brief history of The Penguins, The Wrens, The Meadowlarks, The Flamingos, The Feathers, The Robins and The Hawks. This is Part 2 of doo wop groups named after birds. Featured is the music and brief history of The Penguins, The Wrens, The Meadowlarks, The Flamingos, The Feathers, The Robins and The Hawks.

]]> 7139 This episode features the music and brief history of doo wop groups named after birds. The groups highlighted are The Ravens, The Orioles, The Cardinals, The Crows, The Quails and The Swallows. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:31:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features the music and brief history of doo wop groups named after birds. The groups highlighted are The Ravens, The Orioles, The Cardinals, The Crows, The Quails and The Swallows. This episode features the music and brief history of doo wop groups named after birds. The groups highlighted are The Ravens, The Orioles, The Cardinals, The Crows, The Quails and The Swallows.

]]> 7138 This episode concludes Color Me Brown with music from two different Willie Brown and Wini Brown. Also featured are field recordings of blues, gospel, work songs and toasts from the American South. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:09:40 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concludes Color Me Brown with music from two different Willie Brown and Wini Brown. Also featured are field recordings of blues, gospel, work songs and toasts from the American South. This episode concludes Color Me Brown with music from two different Willie Brown and Wini Brown. Also featured are field recordings of blues, gospel, work songs and toasts from the American South.

]]> 7139 This episode examines artists whose last name is Brown. This episode features artists whose first names range from R to W. Listen to Richard, Robert, Roy, Rufus, Shirley, Skippy, Thelma, Tiny, Tommy, Veda, Walter, Waymon, and Willie (the 1920's Willie). Mon, 28 Mar 2022 23:28:43 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode examines artists whose last name is Brown. This episode features artists whose first names range from R to W. Listen to Richard, Robert, Roy, Rufus, Shirley, Skippy, Thelma, Tiny, Tommy, Veda, Walter, Waymon, and Willie (the 1920's Willie). This episode examines artists whose last name is Brown. This episode features artists whose first names range from R to W. Listen to Richard, Robert, Roy, Rufus, Shirley, Skippy, Thelma, Tiny, Tommy, Veda, Walter, Waymon, and Willie (the 1920's Willie).

]]> 7139 This episode is Part 4 of Color Me Brown, a look at blues, R&B, gospel and soul artists whose last name is Brown. This episode features artists whose first names range from L to R. Sun, 20 Mar 2022 20:22:49 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode is Part 4 of Color Me Brown, a look at blues, R&B, gospel and soul artists whose last name is Brown. This episode features artists whose first names range from L to R. This episode is Part 4 of Color Me Brown, a look at blues, R&B, gospel and soul artists whose last name is Brown. This episode features artists whose first names range from L to R.

]]> 7139 This episode looks at blues, R&B, gospel, and soul artists whose last name is Brown. First names go from B to L. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:43:04 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at blues, R&B, gospel, and soul artists whose last name is Brown. First names go from B to L. This episode looks at blues, R&B, gospel, and soul artists whose last name is Brown. First names go from B to L.

]]> 7139 This episode is devoted to blues, R&B, gospel and soul artists whose last name is Black. It includes the famous like Buster, Charles, Clarence Gatemouth and Foxy as well as the obscure such as Ada, Benny, Barbara, Cleo, Dennis, Doris and Dusty among many others. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:11:06 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode is devoted to blues, R&B, gospel and soul artists whose last name is Black. It includes the famous like Buster, Charles, Clarence Gatemouth and Foxy as well as the obscure such as Ada, Benny, Barbara, Cleo, Dennis, Doris and Dusty among many others. This episode is devoted to blues, R&B, gospel and soul artists whose last name is Black. It includes the famous like Buster, Charles, Clarence Gatemouth and Foxy as well as the obscure such as Ada, Benny, Barbara, Cleo, Dennis, Doris and Dusty among many others.

]]> 7139 This episode consists of two parts. The first part is the conclusion of episodes featuring male gospel groups. The three groups featured are Swan's Silvertone Singers, The Swanee Quintet and The Violinaires of Detroit, Michigan. The second part is a new feature called Color Me Brown. This features blues, R&B, gospel, soul, funk, motown and rap artists whose last name is Brown. Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:01:41 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode consists of two parts. The first part is the conclusion of episodes featuring male gospel groups. The three groups featured are Swan's Silvertone Singers, The Swanee Quintet and The Violinaires of Detroit, Michigan. The second part is a new feature called Color Me Brown. This features blues, R&B, gospel, soul, funk, motown and rap artists whose last name is Brown. This episode consists of two parts. The first part is the conclusion of episodes featuring male gospel groups. The three groups featured are Swan's Silvertone Singers, The Swanee Quintet and The Violinaires of Detroit, Michigan. The second part is a new feature called Color Me Brown. This features blues, R&B, gospel, soul, funk, motown and rap artists whose last name is Brown.

]]> 7139 This episode covers the music and history of The Sensational Nightingales, The Soul Stirrers, The Southern Sons, The Spirit of Memphis Quartet, The Staple Singers and The Swan's Silvertone Singers. Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:24:43 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode covers the music and history of The Sensational Nightingales, The Soul Stirrers, The Southern Sons, The Spirit of Memphis Quartet, The Staple Singers and The Swan's Silvertone Singers. This episode covers the music and history of The Sensational Nightingales, The Soul Stirrers, The Southern Sons, The Spirit of Memphis Quartet, The Staple Singers and The Swan's Silvertone Singers.

]]> 7139 This episode examines the music and brief history of The Original Kings of Harmony, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Pilgrim Travelers, The Radio Four, The Salem Travelers, The Selah Jubilee Singers and The Sensational Nightingales. Sun, 13 Feb 2022 21:58:27 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode examines the music and brief history of The Original Kings of Harmony, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Pilgrim Travelers, The Radio Four, The Salem Travelers, The Selah Jubilee Singers and The Sensational Nightingales. This episode examines the music and brief history of The Original Kings of Harmony, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Pilgrim Travelers, The Radio Four, The Salem Travelers, The Selah Jubilee Singers and The Sensational Nightingales.

]]> 7139 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:11:09 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode explores the music and the history of The Gospel Song Birds, The Gospelaires of Dayton, Ohio, The Highway QC's, The Jubalaires and The Kelly Brothers.izing Four, The Hightower Brothers, The Highway QC's, 7139 This episodes highlights the recordings and histories of the following gospel groups: The Dixie Hummingbirds, The Fairfield Four, The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, The Five Bling Boys of Mississippi, The Golden Gate Quartet and The Gospel Keynotes. Sun, 23 Jan 2022 19:10:43 -0000 full Robert Javors This episodes highlights the recordings and histories of the following gospel groups: The Dixie Hummingbirds, The Fairfield Four, The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, The Five Bling Boys of Mississippi, The Golden Gate Quartet and The Gospel Keynotes. This episodes highlights the recordings and histories of the following gospel groups: The Dixie Hummingbirds, The Fairfield Four, The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, The Five Bling Boys of Mississippi, The Golden Gate Quartet and The Gospel Keynotes.

]]> 7139 This episode examines male gospel groups, their music and their history. Today's show features The Bells of Joy, The Brooklyn All Stars, The CBS Trumpeteers, The Chosen Gospel Singers, The Clefs of Calvary, The Coleman Brothers and The Dixie Hummingbirds. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:52:24 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode examines male gospel groups, their music and their history. Today's show features The Bells of Joy, The Brooklyn All Stars, The CBS Trumpeteers, The Chosen Gospel Singers, The Clefs of Calvary, The Coleman Brothers and The Dixie Hummingbirds. This episode examines male gospel groups, their music and their history. Today's show features The Bells of Joy, The Brooklyn All Stars, The CBS Trumpeteers, The Chosen Gospel Singers, The Clefs of Calvary, The Coleman Brothers and The Dixie Hummingbirds.

]]> 7139 This episode first highlights three Mississippi artists: Mississippi John Hurt, Tommy McClennan and Skip James. It then features lesser known artists such as Bogus Ben Covington, Garfield Akers, Mississippi Moaner, Arthur Pettis, Walter Rhodes, Rube Lacy and many others. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 03:36:51 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode first highlights three Mississippi artists: Mississippi John Hurt, Tommy McClennan and Skip James. It then features lesser known artists such as Bogus Ben Covington, Garfield Akers, Mississippi Moaner, Arthur Pettis, Walter Rhodes, Rube Lacy and many others. This episode first highlights three Mississippi artists: Mississippi John Hurt, Tommy McClennan and Skip James. It then features lesser known artists such as Bogus Ben Covington, Garfield Akers, Mississippi Moaner, Arthur Pettis, Walter Rhodes, Rube Lacy and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode looks at Mississippi blues from the 1920s through the start of W.W. II as demonstrated by five artists: Charley Patton, The Mississippi Sheiks, Son House, Robert Johnson and Big Joe Williams. Sun, 02 Jan 2022 21:53:11 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Mississippi blues from the 1920s through the start of W.W. II as demonstrated by five artists: Charley Patton, The Mississippi Sheiks, Son House, Robert Johnson and Big Joe Williams. This episode looks at Mississippi blues from the 1920s through the start of W.W. II as demonstrated by five artists: Charley Patton, The Mississippi Sheiks, Son House, Robert Johnson and Big Joe Williams.

]]> 7139 This episode examines records labels located in Nashville that produced records for the Black public. For example, Bullet, J-B, Sur-Speed. Champion, Rich, Delta, Ref-O-Ree, Calvert and many others. Also featured are artists who made Nashville their home base. Artists like Earl Gaines, Little Maxie Bailey, Larry Birdsong, Gene and Levert Allison, Freddie Waters' Tim Jarrett and many others. Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:08:49 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode examines records labels located in Nashville that produced records for the Black public. For example, Bullet, J-B, Sur-Speed. Champion, Rich, Delta, Ref-O-Ree, Calvert and many others. Also featured are artists who made Nashville their home base. Artists like Earl Gaines, Little Maxie Bailey, Larry Birdsong, Gene and Levert Allison, Freddie Waters' Tim Jarrett and many others. This episode examines records labels located in Nashville that produced records for the Black public. For example, Bullet, J-B, Sur-Speed. Champion, Rich, Delta, Ref-O-Ree, Calvert and many others. Also featured are artists who made Nashville their home base. Artists like Earl Gaines, Little Maxie Bailey, Larry Birdsong, Gene and Levert Allison, Freddie Waters' Tim Jarrett and many others.

]]> 7138 This episode looks at all the great blues, R&B and soul produced by Nashville labels such as Bullet, J-B, Rich, Delta, Champion, Calvert, Kit, Ref-O-Ree, and others. Also highlights Nashville based artists like Earl Gaines, Larry Birdsong, Clenest Gant, Max Bailey, Gene Allison and many others. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:11:32 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at all the great blues, R&B and soul produced by Nashville labels such as Bullet, J-B, Rich, Delta, Champion, Calvert, Kit, Ref-O-Ree, and others. Also highlights Nashville based artists like Earl Gaines, Larry Birdsong, Clenest Gant, Max Bailey, Gene Allison and many others. This episode looks at all the great blues, R&B and soul produced by Nashville labels such as Bullet, J-B, Rich, Delta, Champion, Calvert, Kit, Ref-O-Ree, and others. Also highlights Nashville based artists like Earl Gaines, Larry Birdsong, Clenest Gant, Max Bailey, Gene Allison and many others.

]]> 7134 This episode first features two of Bullet's best known artists, B.B. King and Cecil Gant. The rest of the episode features the rest of Bullet's roster of gospel (Dixie Travelers, Sacred Four, Ruth Zion, etc.), blues (St. Louis Jimmy, Walter Davis, Roosevelt Sykes and others) and R&B (Rudy Greene, Max Bailey, Tucker Coles, Sherman Williams, and many others). Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:40:07 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode first features two of Bullet's best known artists, B.B. King and Cecil Gant. The rest of the episode features the rest of Bullet's roster of gospel (Dixie Travelers, Sacred Four, Ruth Zion, etc.), blues (St. Louis Jimmy, Walter Davis, Roosevelt Sykes and others) and R&B (Rudy Greene, Max Bailey, Tucker Coles, Sherman Williams, and many others). This episode first features two of Bullet's best known artists, B.B. King and Cecil Gant. The rest of the episode features the rest of Bullet's roster of gospel (Dixie Travelers, Sacred Four, Ruth Zion, etc.), blues (St. Louis Jimmy, Walter Davis, Roosevelt Sykes and others) and R&B (Rudy Greene, Max Bailey, Tucker Coles, Sherman Williams, and many others).

]]> 7139 This episode features doo wop (Dell Vikings, Medallions, Bobbettes, Du Droppers, etc.), blues (Lightnin' Slim, Square Walton, John Lee Hooker, Junior Wells, etc.) and R&B (Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Marie Adams, Floyd Dixon, Richard Berry and others). Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:44:37 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features doo wop (Dell Vikings, Medallions, Bobbettes, Du Droppers, etc.), blues (Lightnin' Slim, Square Walton, John Lee Hooker, Junior Wells, etc.) and R&B (Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Marie Adams, Floyd Dixon, Richard Berry and others). This episode features doo wop (Dell Vikings, Medallions, Bobbettes, Du Droppers, etc.), blues (Lightnin' Slim, Square Walton, John Lee Hooker, Junior Wells, etc.) and R&B (Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Marie Adams, Floyd Dixon, Richard Berry and others).

]]> 7139 This is the first of two episodes that features songs about cars. Listen to doo wop (Tempo Toppers, Cadets. Squires, Medallions, Spaniels and others), blues (Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, J.D. Horton, Robert Johnson, Earl Dranes, Lightnin' Hopkins and others) and R&B (Chuck Higgins, Roy Brown, Jackie Brenston, Billy The Kid Emerson, Johnny Flamingo, Billy Red Love and others). Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:33:43 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the first of two episodes that features songs about cars. Listen to doo wop (Tempo Toppers, Cadets. Squires, Medallions, Spaniels and others), blues (Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, J.D. Horton, Robert Johnson, Earl Dranes, Lightnin' Hopkins and others) and R&B (Chuck Higgins, Roy Brown, Jackie Brenston, Billy The Kid Emerson, Johnny Flamingo, Billy Red Love and others). This is the first of two episodes that features songs about cars. Listen to doo wop (Tempo Toppers, Cadets. Squires, Medallions, Spaniels and others), blues (Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, J.D. Horton, Robert Johnson, Earl Dranes, Lightnin' Hopkins and others) and R&B (Chuck Higgins, Roy Brown, Jackie Brenston, Billy The Kid Emerson, Johnny Flamingo, Billy Red Love and others).

]]> 7139 This episode looks at Savoy gospel (Ward Singers, Gate Singers of Philadelphia, Angelic Choir, North Philadelphia Juniors, et. al.), Savoy R&B (Little Jimmy Scott, Johnny Otis, Mel Walker and Little Esther, Tiny Bradshaw, and others) and Savoy blues (Brownie McGhee, Sam Price, Doc Pomus, Dwight Gatemouth Moore and others). Tue, 23 Nov 2021 03:10:09 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Savoy gospel (Ward Singers, Gate Singers of Philadelphia, Angelic Choir, North Philadelphia Juniors, et. al.), Savoy R&B (Little Jimmy Scott, Johnny Otis, Mel Walker and Little Esther, Tiny Bradshaw, and others) and Savoy blues (Brownie McGhee, Sam Price, Doc Pomus, Dwight Gatemouth Moore and others). This episode looks at Savoy gospel (Ward Singers, Gate Singers of Philadelphia, Angelic Choir, North Philadelphia Juniors, et. al.), Savoy R&B (Little Jimmy Scott, Johnny Otis, Mel Walker and Little Esther, Tiny Bradshaw, and others) and Savoy blues (Brownie McGhee, Sam Price, Doc Pomus, Dwight Gatemouth Moore and others).

]]> 7139 This episode features gospel (Blind Boys of Alabama, Staple Singers, Selah Singers, Brothers, Marion Williams and others), doo wop (The Robins, The Carols, The Wanderers, The Marshall Brothers, and others) and R&B (Eddie Mack, Kansas City Jimmy, Tommy Brown, Varetta Dillard and many others), all on the Savoy label of Newark, NJ. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:07:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features gospel (Blind Boys of Alabama, Staple Singers, Selah Singers, Brothers, Marion Williams and others), doo wop (The Robins, The Carols, The Wanderers, The Marshall Brothers, and others) and R&B (Eddie Mack, Kansas City Jimmy, Tommy Brown, Varetta Dillard and many others), all on the Savoy label of Newark, NJ. This episode features gospel (Blind Boys of Alabama, Staple Singers, Selah Singers, Brothers, Marion Williams and others), doo wop (The Robins, The Carols, The Wanderers, The Marshall Brothers, and others) and R&B (Eddie Mack, Kansas City Jimmy, Tommy Brown, Varetta Dillard and many others), all on the Savoy label of Newark, NJ.

]]> 7138 This episode consists of two parts. The first features songs about old men and old age by artists such as Roy Brown, Wynonie Harris, Dinah Washington, Smokey Hogg, Johnny Copeland and others. The second features doo wops on the Savoy label. Listen to vocal groups such as The Ravens, The Five Pennies, Joe Van Loan Quartet, The Jive Bombers, The Cubs, The Savoys, and many others. Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:17:47 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode consists of two parts. The first features songs about old men and old age by artists such as Roy Brown, Wynonie Harris, Dinah Washington, Smokey Hogg, Johnny Copeland and others. The second features doo wops on the Savoy label. Listen to vocal groups such as The Ravens, The Five Pennies, Joe Van Loan Quartet, The Jive Bombers, The Cubs, The Savoys, and many others. This episode consists of two parts. The first features songs about old men and old age by artists such as Roy Brown, Wynonie Harris, Dinah Washington, Smokey Hogg, Johnny Copeland and others. The second features doo wops on the Savoy label. Listen to vocal groups such as The Ravens, The Five Pennies, Joe Van Loan Quartet, The Jive Bombers, The Cubs, The Savoys, and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode looks at Savoy's major artists: Johnny Otis, Nappy Brown, Big Maybelle and Big Joe Turner. In addition it looks at Savoy doo wop groups such as The Ravens, The Five Pennies, The Four Buddies, The Dreams and many more. Sun, 24 Oct 2021 23:50:14 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at Savoy's major artists: Johnny Otis, Nappy Brown, Big Maybelle and Big Joe Turner. In addition it looks at Savoy doo wop groups such as The Ravens, The Five Pennies, The Four Buddies, The Dreams and many more. This episode looks at Savoy's major artists: Johnny Otis, Nappy Brown, Big Maybelle and Big Joe Turner. In addition it looks at Savoy doo wop groups such as The Ravens, The Five Pennies, The Four Buddies, The Dreams and many more.

]]> 7139 This is the second and final episode that looks at the Acorn & Regent labels of Newark, NJ from 1958 through the 1950s. Listen to gospel from The Silvertone Singers of Cincinnati, The Lincoln Gospel Singers, Mary Deloatch, The Moses Gospel Singers and others. Also listen to R&B and blues from Carolina Slim, Hal Singers,, Tommy Brown, The Four Barons, Marilyn Scott, Johnny Otis and many more. Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:50:54 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the second and final episode that looks at the Acorn & Regent labels of Newark, NJ from 1958 through the 1950s. Listen to gospel from The Silvertone Singers of Cincinnati, The Lincoln Gospel Singers, Mary Deloatch, The Moses Gospel Singers and others. Also listen to R&B and blues from Carolina Slim, Hal Singers,, Tommy Brown, The Four Barons, Marilyn Scott, Johnny Otis and many more. This is the second and final episode that looks at the Acorn & Regent labels of Newark, NJ from 1958 through the 1950s. Listen to gospel from The Silvertone Singers of Cincinnati, The Lincoln Gospel Singers, Mary Deloatch, The Moses Gospel Singers and others. Also listen to R&B and blues from Carolina Slim, Hal Singers,, Tommy Brown, The Four Barons, Marilyn Scott, Johnny Otis and many more.

]]> 7138 This is the first of two episodes that looks at two Savoy records' subsidiaries, Acorn and Regent. Acorn operated from 1948 through 1951 and Regent operated from 1947 through 1964. Both featured gospel and R&B with a smattering of blues. Sun, 10 Oct 2021 20:09:45 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the first of two episodes that looks at two Savoy records' subsidiaries, Acorn and Regent. Acorn operated from 1948 through 1951 and Regent operated from 1947 through 1964. Both featured gospel and R&B with a smattering of blues. This is the first of two episodes that looks at two Savoy records' subsidiaries, Acorn and Regent. Acorn operated from 1948 through 1951 and Regent operated from 1947 through 1964. Both featured gospel and R&B with a smattering of blues.

]]> 7139 This is the fourth and final show devoted to songs about money. Listen to artists like Rufus Thomas, Buster Benton, Roy Brown, James Wayne, Allen Toussaint, Paul Gayten, Jimmy Witherspoon, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, and many others. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:49:04 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the fourth and final show devoted to songs about money. Listen to artists like Rufus Thomas, Buster Benton, Roy Brown, James Wayne, Allen Toussaint, Paul Gayten, Jimmy Witherspoon, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, and many others. This is the fourth and final show devoted to songs about money. Listen to artists like Rufus Thomas, Buster Benton, Roy Brown, James Wayne, Allen Toussaint, Paul Gayten, Jimmy Witherspoon, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode continues the look into songs about money. Listen to R&B (LaVern Baker, Louis Jordan, Ivory Joe Hunter, Red Callender, and others), blues (Blind Willie McTell, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Memphis Minnie & Kansas Joe McCoy, Lil Son Jackson and others) and soul. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:45:56 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode continues the look into songs about money. Listen to R&B (LaVern Baker, Louis Jordan, Ivory Joe Hunter, Red Callender, and others), blues (Blind Willie McTell, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Memphis Minnie & Kansas Joe McCoy, Lil Son Jackson and others) and soul. This episode continues the look into songs about money. Listen to R&B (LaVern Baker, Louis Jordan, Ivory Joe Hunter, Red Callender, and others), blues (Blind Willie McTell, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Memphis Minnie & Kansas Joe McCoy, Lil Son Jackson and others) and soul.

]]> 7139 This episode is Part 2 of songs about money. Listen to blues (Big Joe McCoy, J.T. Brown, Eddie Vinson, Smokey Hogg, Furry Lewis and others), doo wop (The Pipes, George Zimmerman & The Thrills, The Drifters and more), and R&B (Ivory Joe Hunter, The Great Gates, Big Buddy Lucas and others) Sun, 19 Sep 2021 17:58:45 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode is Part 2 of songs about money. Listen to blues (Big Joe McCoy, J.T. Brown, Eddie Vinson, Smokey Hogg, Furry Lewis and others), doo wop (The Pipes, George Zimmerman & The Thrills, The Drifters and more), and R&B (Ivory Joe Hunter, The Great Gates, Big Buddy Lucas and others) This episode is Part 2 of songs about money. Listen to blues (Big Joe McCoy, J.T. Brown, Eddie Vinson, Smokey Hogg, Furry Lewis and others), doo wop (The Pipes, George Zimmerman & The Thrills, The Drifters and more), and R&B (Ivory Joe Hunter, The Great Gates, Big Buddy Lucas and others)

]]> 7139 This episode features songs about money. Listen to calypso (Lord Invader, Roaring Lion & Mighty Sparrow), doo wop (Clovers, Melloharps, & Orioles), blues (Little Willie Littlefield, Snooky Pryor, Washboard Sam, James Stump Johnson, Jimmy Burns, et. al.) and R&B (Riff Ruffin, Barrett Strong, Big Walter, Eddie Mack, et. al.). Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:07:14 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features songs about money. Listen to calypso (Lord Invader, Roaring Lion & Mighty Sparrow), doo wop (Clovers, Melloharps, & Orioles), blues (Little Willie Littlefield, Snooky Pryor, Washboard Sam, James Stump Johnson, Jimmy Burns, et. al.) and R&B (Riff Ruffin, Barrett Strong, Big Walter, Eddie Mack, et. al.). This episode features songs about money. Listen to calypso (Lord Invader, Roaring Lion & Mighty Sparrow), doo wop (Clovers, Melloharps, & Orioles), blues (Little Willie Littlefield, Snooky Pryor, Washboard Sam, James Stump Johnson, Jimmy Burns, et. al.) and R&B (Riff Ruffin, Barrett Strong, Big Walter, Eddie Mack, et. al.).

]]> 7138 This episode looks at R&B and doo wop issued on the Atlas and Angletone labels between 1951 and 1964. Doo wop groups include The Re-Vels, The Fi-Tones, 4 Haven Knights, Bennie Woods & 5 Dukes, Vic Donna & Parakeets, and many others. R&B artists include James Wayne, Johnny Perry, Emmett Davis Hattie Green, H-Bomb Ferguson, and many others. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:21:44 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at R&B and doo wop issued on the Atlas and Angletone labels between 1951 and 1964. Doo wop groups include The Re-Vels, The Fi-Tones, 4 Haven Knights, Bennie Woods & 5 Dukes, Vic Donna & Parakeets, and many others. R&B artists include James Wayne, Johnny Perry, Emmett Davis Hattie Green, H-Bomb Ferguson, and many others. This episode looks at R&B and doo wop issued on the Atlas and Angletone labels between 1951 and 1964. Doo wop groups include The Re-Vels, The Fi-Tones, 4 Haven Knights, Bennie Woods & 5 Dukes, Vic Donna & Parakeets, and many others. R&B artists include James Wayne, Johnny Perry, Emmett Davis Hattie Green, H-Bomb Ferguson, and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode explores R&B and gospel released by RCA Victor from 1945-1955. Gospel groups include The Bill Landford Quartet, The Starlight Spiritual Singers, The Friendly Brothers Quartet and others. R&B artists featured include Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, Jimmy Lewis, Cab Calloway, The Robins, The Heartbreakers and Terry Timmons among many others. Also featured are soul releases from the 1960s and 1970s. Artists include Percy Wiggins, The African Beavers, Sonny Til, Nina Simone, Bobby Day and many others. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 23:15:54 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode explores R&B and gospel released by RCA Victor from 1945-1955. Gospel groups include The Bill Landford Quartet, The Starlight Spiritual Singers, The Friendly Brothers Quartet and others. R&B artists featured include Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, Jimmy Lewis, Cab Calloway, The Robins, The Heartbreakers and Terry Timmons among many others. Also featured are soul releases from the 1960s and 1970s. Artists include Percy Wiggins, The African Beavers, Sonny Til, Nina Simone, Bobby Day and many others. This episode explores R&B and gospel released by RCA Victor from 1945-1955. Gospel groups include The Bill Landford Quartet, The Starlight Spiritual Singers, The Friendly Brothers Quartet and others. R&B artists featured include Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, Jimmy Lewis, Cab Calloway, The Robins, The Heartbreakers and Terry Timmons among many others. Also featured are soul releases from the 1960s and 1970s. Artists include Percy Wiggins, The African Beavers, Sonny Til, Nina Simone, Bobby Day and many others.

]]> 6338 This episode features jump blues (mostly uptempo, small band with sax) recorded by RCA Victor from 1945-1955. Listen to artists like Mr. Sad Head, Melvin Smith, Milt Trenier, Hot Lips Page, Arbee Stidham, Little Richard, Piano Red, Gay Crosse, Jesse Stone, the Jackson Brothers, and many more. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 21:03:40 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features jump blues (mostly uptempo, small band with sax) recorded by RCA Victor from 1945-1955. Listen to artists like Mr. Sad Head, Melvin Smith, Milt Trenier, Hot Lips Page, Arbee Stidham, Little Richard, Piano Red, Gay Crosse, Jesse Stone, the Jackson Brothers, and many more. This episode features jump blues (mostly uptempo, small band with sax) recorded by RCA Victor from 1945-1955. Listen to artists like Mr. Sad Head, Melvin Smith, Milt Trenier, Hot Lips Page, Arbee Stidham, Little Richard, Piano Red, Gay Crosse, Jesse Stone, the Jackson Brothers, and many more.

]]> 7139 This episode features downhome blues on RCA Victor recorded between 1945 and 1956. Featured artists include Roosevelt Sykes, Dr. Clayton, Tampa Red, Washboard Sam, Sunnyland Slim, Sonny Boy Williamson, Eddie Boyd, Jazz Gillum, Walter Davis, Big Joe Williams and many others. Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:06:23 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features downhome blues on RCA Victor recorded between 1945 and 1956. Featured artists include Roosevelt Sykes, Dr. Clayton, Tampa Red, Washboard Sam, Sunnyland Slim, Sonny Boy Williamson, Eddie Boyd, Jazz Gillum, Walter Davis, Big Joe Williams and many others. This episode features downhome blues on RCA Victor recorded between 1945 and 1956. Featured artists include Roosevelt Sykes, Dr. Clayton, Tampa Red, Washboard Sam, Sunnyland Slim, Sonny Boy Williamson, Eddie Boyd, Jazz Gillum, Walter Davis, Big Joe Williams and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode features doo wop (Three Riffs, Nutones, Four Clefs), blues (Johnny Copeland, Lee Brown, Bo Carter, Big Joe Williams, Lil Johnson, et. al.) and R&B (Joe Morris, Al Jackson, Eddie Mack, Todd Rhodes, Wild Bill Moore, et. al.) songs about food. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:24:30 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features doo wop (Three Riffs, Nutones, Four Clefs), blues (Johnny Copeland, Lee Brown, Bo Carter, Big Joe Williams, Lil Johnson, et. al.) and R&B (Joe Morris, Al Jackson, Eddie Mack, Todd Rhodes, Wild Bill Moore, et. al.) songs about food. This episode features doo wop (Three Riffs, Nutones, Four Clefs), blues (Johnny Copeland, Lee Brown, Bo Carter, Big Joe Williams, Lil Johnson, et. al.) and R&B (Joe Morris, Al Jackson, Eddie Mack, Todd Rhodes, Wild Bill Moore, et. al.) songs about food.

]]> 7139 This episode features songs about food. Listen to calypso (Lord Kitchener, Roaring Lion), doo wop (Sultans, Solotones, Turbans, etc.), R&B (Marvin & Johnny, Little Richard, Louis Jordan, Larry Williams, etc.), and blues (Papa Charlie's Boys, Washboard Sam, Bo Carter, Memphis Minnie, etc.) Mon, 26 Jul 2021 01:00:59 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features songs about food. Listen to calypso (Lord Kitchener, Roaring Lion), doo wop (Sultans, Solotones, Turbans, etc.), R&B (Marvin & Johnny, Little Richard, Louis Jordan, Larry Williams, etc.), and blues (Papa Charlie's Boys, Washboard Sam, Bo Carter, Memphis Minnie, etc.) This episode features songs about food. Listen to calypso (Lord Kitchener, Roaring Lion), doo wop (Sultans, Solotones, Turbans, etc.), R&B (Marvin & Johnny, Little Richard, Louis Jordan, Larry Williams, etc.), and blues (Papa Charlie's Boys, Washboard Sam, Bo Carter, Memphis Minnie, etc.)

]]> 7139 This episode features soul and R&B songs about the war in Viet Nam. You can hear artists like The Temptations, The Emotions, Joe Tex, Mel & Tim, The Dells, Edwin Starr, William Bell, Roy C, and many others. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 02:01:48 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features soul and R&B songs about the war in Viet Nam. You can hear artists like The Temptations, The Emotions, Joe Tex, Mel & Tim, The Dells, Edwin Starr, William Bell, Roy C, and many others. This episode features soul and R&B songs about the war in Viet Nam. You can hear artists like The Temptations, The Emotions, Joe Tex, Mel & Tim, The Dells, Edwin Starr, William Bell, Roy C, and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode is divided into two parts. Part 1 features songs about Jody by artists like Slim Harpo, Big Mama Thornton, Jimmy Coe & Johnnie Taylor. Part 2 features songs about the Viet Nam War by artists like Roscoe Robinson, J.B. Lenoir, Chairmen of the Board, Martha & The Vandellas, Joe Medwick, Archie Bell & The Drells, Big Amos and many others. Sun, 04 Jul 2021 22:27:39 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode is divided into two parts. Part 1 features songs about Jody by artists like Slim Harpo, Big Mama Thornton, Jimmy Coe & Johnnie Taylor. Part 2 features songs about the Viet Nam War by artists like Roscoe Robinson, J.B. Lenoir, Chairmen of the Board, Martha & The Vandellas, Joe Medwick, Archie Bell & The Drells, Big Amos and many others. This episode is divided into two parts. Part 1 features songs about Jody by artists like Slim Harpo, Big Mama Thornton, Jimmy Coe & Johnnie Taylor. Part 2 features songs about the Viet Nam War by artists like Roscoe Robinson, J.B. Lenoir, Chairmen of the Board, Martha & The Vandellas, Joe Medwick, Archie Bell & The Drells, Big Amos and many others.

]]> 7139 This episode looks at released & unreleased doo wop recorded by the Modern, RPM, Crown, Flair & Kent labels in Los Angeles in the 1950s & early 1960s. Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:39:22 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at released & unreleased doo wop recorded by the Modern, RPM, Crown, Flair & Kent labels in Los Angeles in the 1950s & early 1960s. This episode looks at released & unreleased doo wop recorded by the Modern, RPM, Crown, Flair & Kent labels in Los Angeles in the 1950s & early 1960s.

]]> 7132 This episode features doo wop by groups and single artists backed by groups. Listen to The Meadowlarks, Bobby Relf & The Laurels, The Robins, The Jacks, Etta James & The Peaches, Oscar McLollie & The Honey Jumpers, Jesse Belvin plus dozens of others. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:31:05 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features doo wop by groups and single artists backed by groups. Listen to The Meadowlarks, Bobby Relf & The Laurels, The Robins, The Jacks, Etta James & The Peaches, Oscar McLollie & The Honey Jumpers, Jesse Belvin plus dozens of others. This episode features doo wop by groups and single artists backed by groups. Listen to The Meadowlarks, Bobby Relf & The Laurels, The Robins, The Jacks, Etta James & The Peaches, Oscar McLollie & The Honey Jumpers, Jesse Belvin plus dozens of others.

]]> 7133 This episode concentrates on the early blues releases on the label. Artists like J.B. Lenore, Joe Hill Louis, Otis Spann, Memphis Minnie, Arbee Stidham, Danny Overbea and many more. Also heard are R&B artists like Sugar Pie De Santo, Bo Diddley, Bobby Saxton, Jimmy Binkley, The Encores, The Teasers, and many more. Sat, 12 Jun 2021 21:30:10 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concentrates on the early blues releases on the label. Artists like J.B. Lenore, Joe Hill Louis, Otis Spann, Memphis Minnie, Arbee Stidham, Danny Overbea and many more. Also heard are R&B artists like Sugar Pie De Santo, Bo Diddley, Bobby Saxton, Jimmy Binkley, The Encores, The Teasers, and many more. This episode concentrates on the early blues releases on the label. Artists like J.B. Lenore, Joe Hill Louis, Otis Spann, Memphis Minnie, Arbee Stidham, Danny Overbea and many more. Also heard are R&B artists like Sugar Pie De Santo, Bo Diddley, Bobby Saxton, Jimmy Binkley, The Encores, The Teasers, and many more.

]]> 7133 This episode first looks at some of the major artists on the label: Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Milton, Lowell Fulson, and Little Walter. Then it examines obscure doo wop with artists like The Blue Jays, The Encores, The Chordones, The Teasers, The Fortunes, The Skyscrapers, and many others. Sat, 05 Jun 2021 20:23:33 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode first looks at some of the major artists on the label: Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Milton, Lowell Fulson, and Little Walter. Then it examines obscure doo wop with artists like The Blue Jays, The Encores, The Chordones, The Teasers, The Fortunes, The Skyscrapers, and many others. This episode first looks at some of the major artists on the label: Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Milton, Lowell Fulson, and Little Walter. Then it examines obscure doo wop with artists like The Blue Jays, The Encores, The Chordones, The Teasers, The Fortunes, The Skyscrapers, and many others.

]]> 7133 This episode concentrates on Goldwax's major artists: James Carr, Percy Milem, The Ovations, Spencer Wiggins, and Wee Willie Walker. Also featured are other artists such as George & Greer, Oboe, Lee Shot Williams, Ben Atkins plus many others. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:25:53 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode concentrates on Goldwax's major artists: James Carr, Percy Milem, The Ovations, Spencer Wiggins, and Wee Willie Walker. Also featured are other artists such as George & Greer, Oboe, Lee Shot Williams, Ben Atkins plus many others. This episode concentrates on Goldwax's major artists: James Carr, Percy Milem, The Ovations, Spencer Wiggins, and Wee Willie Walker. Also featured are other artists such as George & Greer, Oboe, Lee Shot Williams, Ben Atkins plus many others.

]]> 7138 This episode examines the use of lap steel, Hawaiian steel, steel guitars and slide guitar in blues and gospel music. Gospel musicians featured are Rev. A. Johnson, Rev. Utah Smith, Brother Willie Eason, Sister O.M. Terrell, et. al. Blues musicians featured are Black Ace, Frankie Lee Sims, Elmore James, J.B. Hutto, Johnny Shines and many others. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:58:08 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode examines the use of lap steel, Hawaiian steel, steel guitars and slide guitar in blues and gospel music. Gospel musicians featured are Rev. A. Johnson, Rev. Utah Smith, Brother Willie Eason, Sister O.M. Terrell, et. al. Blues musicians featured are Black Ace, Frankie Lee Sims, Elmore James, J.B. Hutto, Johnny Shines and many others. This episode examines the use of lap steel, Hawaiian steel, steel guitars and slide guitar in blues and gospel music. Gospel musicians featured are Rev. A. Johnson, Rev. Utah Smith, Brother Willie Eason, Sister O.M. Terrell, et. al. Blues musicians featured are Black Ace, Frankie Lee Sims, Elmore James, J.B. Hutto, Johnny Shines and many others.

]]> 7132 This episode explores the Combo Records single artist R&B and doo wop from 1951-1961. It features many unreleased songs. Some of the featured R&B artists are Honey Coleman, Mamie Ree, Chuck Higgins, The Young Woolf (Gus Jenkins), Robbin Ray, Frankie Ervin and many more. Some of the doo wop artists featured are The Sharps, The Echoes, The Debonairs, The Native Boys and many others. Sun, 16 May 2021 18:05:28 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode explores the Combo Records single artist R&B and doo wop from 1951-1961. It features many unreleased songs. Some of the featured R&B artists are Honey Coleman, Mamie Ree, Chuck Higgins, The Young Woolf (Gus Jenkins), Robbin Ray, Frankie Ervin and many more. Some of the doo wop artists featured are The Sharps, The Echoes, The Debonairs, The Native Boys and many others. This episode explores the Combo Records single artist R&B and doo wop from 1951-1961. It features many unreleased songs. Some of the featured R&B artists are Honey Coleman, Mamie Ree, Chuck Higgins, The Young Woolf (Gus Jenkins), Robbin Ray, Frankie Ervin and many more. Some of the doo wop artists featured are The Sharps, The Echoes, The Debonairs, The Native Boys and many others.

]]> 7133 This is the first of two episodes that looks at the Combo label from Los Angeles from 1951-1961. Features doo wop, both issued and unissued, by groups like The Sharps, The Nutones, Carl Ell & The Buddies, The Larels, The Native Boys, The Ko Kos and many others. Also featured is R&B by artists like Betty Ann Hall, Chuck Higgins, The Great Gates, Frankie Ervin, Gene & Eunice, Johnny Moore's Blazes, and many others. Mon, 10 May 2021 16:30:40 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the first of two episodes that looks at the Combo label from Los Angeles from 1951-1961. Features doo wop, both issued and unissued, by groups like The Sharps, The Nutones, Carl Ell & The Buddies, The Larels, The Native Boys, The Ko Kos and many others. Also featured is R&B by artists like Betty Ann Hall, Chuck Higgins, The Great Gates, Frankie Ervin, Gene & Eunice, Johnny Moore's Blazes, and many others. This is the first of two episodes that looks at the Combo label from Los Angeles from 1951-1961. Features doo wop, both issued and unissued, by groups like The Sharps, The Nutones, Carl Ell & The Buddies, The Larels, The Native Boys, The Ko Kos and many others. Also featured is R&B by artists like Betty Ann Hall, Chuck Higgins, The Great Gates, Frankie Ervin, Gene & Eunice, Johnny Moore's Blazes, and many others.

]]> 7132 This episode highlights how the violin was used in blues recordings, mostly from the 1920s and the 1930s. Listen to The Mississippi Sheiks, The Memphis Jug Band, The Tennessee Chocolate Drops, Louie Bluie & Ted Bogan, Jack Kelly & His South Memphis Jug Band, Lonnie Johnson, Blue Coat Tom Nelson among dozens of others. Sun, 02 May 2021 23:17:58 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode highlights how the violin was used in blues recordings, mostly from the 1920s and the 1930s. Listen to The Mississippi Sheiks, The Memphis Jug Band, The Tennessee Chocolate Drops, Louie Bluie & Ted Bogan, Jack Kelly & His South Memphis Jug Band, Lonnie Johnson, Blue Coat Tom Nelson among dozens of others. This episode highlights how the violin was used in blues recordings, mostly from the 1920s and the 1930s. Listen to The Mississippi Sheiks, The Memphis Jug Band, The Tennessee Chocolate Drops, Louie Bluie & Ted Bogan, Jack Kelly & His South Memphis Jug Band, Lonnie Johnson, Blue Coat Tom Nelson among dozens of others.

]]> 7140 This episode features issued and unissued doo wop (The Jayos, Julie Stevens & The Premiers, The Senders, Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns, et. al.), blues (Jimmy Nolen, Johnny Guitar Watson, Sailor Boy, Moose John, et. al,) and R&B (Johnny Otis, Little Julian Herrera, Tony Allen, Little Billy Robbins, et. al.) on labels owned by Johnny Otis (Ultra, Dig & Eldo). Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:10:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features issued and unissued doo wop (The Jayos, Julie Stevens & The Premiers, The Senders, Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns, et. al.), blues (Jimmy Nolen, Johnny Guitar Watson, Sailor Boy, Moose John, et. al,) and R&B (Johnny Otis, Little Julian Herrera, Tony Allen, Little Billy Robbins, et. al.) on labels owned by Johnny Otis (Ultra, Dig & Eldo). This episode features issued and unissued doo wop (The Jayos, Julie Stevens & The Premiers, The Senders, Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns, et. al.), blues (Jimmy Nolen, Johnny Guitar Watson, Sailor Boy, Moose John, et. al,) and R&B (Johnny Otis, Little Julian Herrera, Tony Allen, Little Billy Robbins, et. al.) on labels owned by Johnny Otis (Ultra, Dig & Eldo).

]]> 7133 A look at the Ultra, Dig & Eldo labels owned by Johnny Otis. Features over 10 unissued recordings of blues (Hozay, Al Simmons, Moose John, Pete "Guitar" Lewis, et. al.), doo wop (Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns, The Gladiators, The Jayos, The Ding Dongs, et. al.) and R&B (Johnny Otis, Jessie & Joyce, Dessa Ray, Tony Allen, et. al.). Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:15:12 -0000 full Robert Javors A look at the Ultra, Dig & Eldo labels owned by Johnny Otis. Features over 10 unissued recordings of blues (Hozay, Al Simmons, Moose John, Pete "Guitar" Lewis, et. al.), doo wop (Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns, The Gladiators, The Jayos, The Ding Dongs, et. al.) and R&B (Johnny Otis, Jessie & Joyce, Dessa Ray, Tony Allen, et. al.). A look at the Ultra, Dig & Eldo labels owned by Johnny Otis. Features over 10 unissued recordings of blues (Hozay, Al Simmons, Moose John, Pete "Guitar" Lewis, et. al.), doo wop (Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns, The Gladiators, The Jayos, The Ding Dongs, et. al.) and R&B (Johnny Otis, Jessie & Joyce, Dessa Ray, Tony Allen, et. al.).

]]> 7133 Listen to issued and unissued blues, R&B and gospel recordings from the 40s & 50s on labels like Atlas, Roy Milton, Miltone, Trilyte, Octive, Olliet, and Gru V Tone. Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:54:14 -0000 full Robert Javors Listen to issued and unissued blues, R&B and gospel recordings from the 40s & 50s on labels like Atlas, Roy Milton, Miltone, Trilyte, Octive, Olliet, and Gru V Tone. Listen to issued and unissued blues, R&B and gospel recordings from the 40s & 50s on labels like Atlas, Roy Milton, Miltone, Trilyte, Octive, Olliet, and Gru V Tone.

]]> 7132 This episode features blues, R&B and gospel on obscure West Coast labels such as Elko, J&M Fullbright, Lapel, Octive, Atlas and RGA. Some featured artists are John Hogg, Macedonians, Big Son Tillis, Clifton Chenier, George Harmonica Smith, Elmon Mickle, J.D. Nicholson, Luke Jones, Jesse Thomas, et. al. Sat, 03 Apr 2021 19:08:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, R&B and gospel on obscure West Coast labels such as Elko, J&M Fullbright, Lapel, Octive, Atlas and RGA. Some featured artists are John Hogg, Macedonians, Big Son Tillis, Clifton Chenier, George Harmonica Smith, Elmon Mickle, J.D. Nicholson, Luke Jones, Jesse Thomas, et. al. This episode features blues, R&B and gospel on obscure West Coast labels such as Elko, J&M Fullbright, Lapel, Octive, Atlas and RGA. Some featured artists are John Hogg, Macedonians, Big Son Tillis, Clifton Chenier, George Harmonica Smith, Elmon Mickle, J.D. Nicholson, Luke Jones, Jesse Thomas, et. al.

]]> 7139 Featured are the Elko, J.M. Fullbright, Lapel, Jaxyson, and other labels associated with J.M. Fullbright in the late 40's through the late 1950's. Listen to artists such as Philip Walker, Clifton Chenier, Jesse Thomas, Jesse Fuller, Mac Willis and many others. Also hear two previously unknown doo wop records by Jesse Belvin and the Cliques and The Hollywood Flames. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:41:05 -0000 full Robert Javors Featured are the Elko, J.M. Fullbright, Lapel, Jaxyson, and other labels associated with J.M. Fullbright in the late 40's through the late 1950's. Listen to artists such as Philip Walker, Clifton Chenier, Jesse Thomas, Jesse Fuller, Mac Willis and many others. Also hear two previously unknown doo wop records by Jesse Belvin and the Cliques and The Hollywood Flames. Featured are the Elko, J.M. Fullbright, Lapel, Jaxyson, and other labels associated with J.M. Fullbright in the late 40's through the late 1950's. Listen to artists such as Philip Walker, Clifton Chenier, Jesse Thomas, Jesse Fuller, Mac Willis and many others. Also hear two previously unknown doo wop records by Jesse Belvin and the Cliques and The Hollywood Flames.

]]> 7138 This episode features some well known gospel groups (Soul Stirrers, Dixie Hummingbirds, Swan Silvertones, Selah Singers, Sunset Travelers & Five Blind Boys of Mississippi) plus some more obscure groups (Jackson Gospel Singers, Kansas City Soul Revivers, Macedonians, Spiritual Five, et.al.) Sat, 20 Mar 2021 20:53:13 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features some well known gospel groups (Soul Stirrers, Dixie Hummingbirds, Swan Silvertones, Selah Singers, Sunset Travelers & Five Blind Boys of Mississippi) plus some more obscure groups (Jackson Gospel Singers, Kansas City Soul Revivers, Macedonians, Spiritual Five, et.al.) This episode features some well known gospel groups (Soul Stirrers, Dixie Hummingbirds, Swan Silvertones, Selah Singers, Sunset Travelers & Five Blind Boys of Mississippi) plus some more obscure groups (Jackson Gospel Singers, Kansas City Soul Revivers, Macedonians, Spiritual Five, et.al.)

]]> 7139 This episode features gospel singers who became stars of pop, R&B and soul. Featured artists are Della Reese, Lou Rawls, Chuck Carbo, Little Joe Cook, Little Joe Hinton, Judy Clay and Sam Cooke. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:45:22 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features gospel singers who became stars of pop, R&B and soul. Featured artists are Della Reese, Lou Rawls, Chuck Carbo, Little Joe Cook, Little Joe Hinton, Judy Clay and Sam Cooke. This episode features gospel singers who became stars of pop, R&B and soul. Featured artists are Della Reese, Lou Rawls, Chuck Carbo, Little Joe Cook, Little Joe Hinton, Judy Clay and Sam Cooke.

]]> 7133 This episode features singers who early in their careers were gospel singers but eventually became blues, pop or soul stars. Featured artists are Brownie McGhee, Candi Staton, Nappy Brown, Aretha Franklin, Phil Phillips, Ann Cole, and O.V. Wright. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:06:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features singers who early in their careers were gospel singers but eventually became blues, pop or soul stars. Featured artists are Brownie McGhee, Candi Staton, Nappy Brown, Aretha Franklin, Phil Phillips, Ann Cole, and O.V. Wright. This episode features singers who early in their careers were gospel singers but eventually became blues, pop or soul stars. Featured artists are Brownie McGhee, Candi Staton, Nappy Brown, Aretha Franklin, Phil Phillips, Ann Cole, and O.V. Wright.

]]> 7139 This episode explores Decca blues and R&B from the late 1940's thru the early 1950's. Includes artists like Waymon Brown, Tiny Davis, Grant Jones, Cecil Payne, Harold Burrage, and many others. Also includes some Decca soul from the 1960's. Listen to artists like Pic & Bill, Katie Webster, Ray Scott, Jackie Verdell, et. al. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:24:19 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode explores Decca blues and R&B from the late 1940's thru the early 1950's. Includes artists like Waymon Brown, Tiny Davis, Grant Jones, Cecil Payne, Harold Burrage, and many others. Also includes some Decca soul from the 1960's. Listen to artists like Pic & Bill, Katie Webster, Ray Scott, Jackie Verdell, et. al. This episode explores Decca blues and R&B from the late 1940's thru the early 1950's. Includes artists like Waymon Brown, Tiny Davis, Grant Jones, Cecil Payne, Harold Burrage, and many others. Also includes some Decca soul from the 1960's. Listen to artists like Pic & Bill, Katie Webster, Ray Scott, Jackie Verdell, et. al.

]]> 7139 The first hour and a half is dedicated to blues and gospel music about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. It features artists such as Nina Simone, Brother Will Hairston, Little Mack Simmons, Rev. Julius Cheeks, Ethel Davenport, Big Maybelle and Rev. Charlie Jackson and others. The last half hour is Part 2 of postwar blues piano featuring Champion Jack Dupree and Sunnyland Slim. Sun, 24 Jan 2021 01:02:22 -0000 full Robert Javors The first hour and a half is dedicated to blues and gospel music about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. It features artists such as Nina Simone, Brother Will Hairston, Little Mack Simmons, Rev. Julius Cheeks, Ethel Davenport, Big Maybelle and Rev. Charlie Jackson and others. The last half hour is Part 2 of postwar blues piano featuring Champion Jack Dupree and Sunnyland Slim. The first hour and a half is dedicated to blues and gospel music about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. It features artists such as Nina Simone, Brother Will Hairston, Little Mack Simmons, Rev. Julius Cheeks, Ethel Davenport, Big Maybelle and Rev. Charlie Jackson and others. The last half hour is Part 2 of postwar blues piano featuring Champion Jack Dupree and Sunnyland Slim.

]]> 7140 This episode focuses on some of the piano giants from the late 1940's to the 1960's. Artists featured are Fats Domino, Little Johnny Jones, Piano Red, Curtis Jones, Otis Spann, Willie Mabon & Roy Byrd (Professor Longhair). Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:49:38 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode focuses on some of the piano giants from the late 1940's to the 1960's. Artists featured are Fats Domino, Little Johnny Jones, Piano Red, Curtis Jones, Otis Spann, Willie Mabon & Roy Byrd (Professor Longhair). This episode focuses on some of the piano giants from the late 1940's to the 1960's. Artists featured are Fats Domino, Little Johnny Jones, Piano Red, Curtis Jones, Otis Spann, Willie Mabon & Roy Byrd (Professor Longhair).

]]> 7140 This episode looks at the Rama label. Main output was doo wop featuring groups like The Crows, The Wrens, The Heartbeats, The Pretenders, The Harptones, The Bells, and many others. Single artists such as Mabel King, Jimmy Wright, Lonnie Johnson and others are also featured. Sat, 09 Jan 2021 21:09:13 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode looks at the Rama label. Main output was doo wop featuring groups like The Crows, The Wrens, The Heartbeats, The Pretenders, The Harptones, The Bells, and many others. Single artists such as Mabel King, Jimmy Wright, Lonnie Johnson and others are also featured. This episode looks at the Rama label. Main output was doo wop featuring groups like The Crows, The Wrens, The Heartbeats, The Pretenders, The Harptones, The Bells, and many others. Single artists such as Mabel King, Jimmy Wright, Lonnie Johnson and others are also featured.

]]> 7140 This episode features black artists such as John Brim, Sonny Boy Williamson, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, B.B. King, et. al. whose songs were copied by primarily white rock artists such as The Pretty Thing, Van Halen, Janis Joplin, Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, New York Dolls, et. al. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 03:18:43 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features black artists such as John Brim, Sonny Boy Williamson, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, B.B. King, et. al. whose songs were copied by primarily white rock artists such as The Pretty Thing, Van Halen, Janis Joplin, Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, New York Dolls, et. al. This episode features black artists such as John Brim, Sonny Boy Williamson, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, B.B. King, et. al. whose songs were copied by primarily white rock artists such as The Pretty Thing, Van Halen, Janis Joplin, Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, New York Dolls, et. al.

]]> 7139 This episode features blues songs originally recorded by black artists and later recorded by white artists, especially rock groups. Original artists include Big Mama Thornton. Howlin' Wolf, Bullmoose Jackson, Otis Rush, Little Walter, Slim Harpo, Kokomo Arnold, et. al. The copiers include Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, The Steve Miller Band, Elvis Presley, The Doors, Fleetwood Mac and many others. Sat, 19 Dec 2020 23:20:16 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues songs originally recorded by black artists and later recorded by white artists, especially rock groups. Original artists include Big Mama Thornton. Howlin' Wolf, Bullmoose Jackson, Otis Rush, Little Walter, Slim Harpo, Kokomo Arnold, et. al. The copiers include Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, The Steve Miller Band, Elvis Presley, The Doors, Fleetwood Mac and many others. This episode features blues songs originally recorded by black artists and later recorded by white artists, especially rock groups. Original artists include Big Mama Thornton. Howlin' Wolf, Bullmoose Jackson, Otis Rush, Little Walter, Slim Harpo, Kokomo Arnold, et. al. The copiers include Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, The Steve Miller Band, Elvis Presley, The Doors, Fleetwood Mac and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode features Willie Dixon as musician, song writer or A&R man. Artists include Robert Nighthawk, Walter Horton, Little Willie Foster, Little Milton, Lowell Fulson, Little Walter et. al. as well as Willie Dixon. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:41:37 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features Willie Dixon as musician, song writer or A&R man. Artists include Robert Nighthawk, Walter Horton, Little Willie Foster, Little Milton, Lowell Fulson, Little Walter et. al. as well as Willie Dixon. This episode features Willie Dixon as musician, song writer or A&R man. Artists include Robert Nighthawk, Walter Horton, Little Willie Foster, Little Milton, Lowell Fulson, Little Walter et. al. as well as Willie Dixon.

]]> 7140 This episode features Willie Dixon from 1940 -1962 as a singer, sideman, song writer and music producer. Listen to Willie as part of The Five Breezes, The Fours Jumps of Joy and The Big Three Trio (1940-1952), and as a sideman & composer for artists like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Chuck Berry, The Moonglows, Otis Push, Guitar Shorty and many others. Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:13:12 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features Willie Dixon from 1940 -1962 as a singer, sideman, song writer and music producer. Listen to Willie as part of The Five Breezes, The Fours Jumps of Joy and The Big Three Trio (1940-1952), and as a sideman & composer for artists like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Chuck Berry, The Moonglows, Otis Push, Guitar Shorty and many others. This episode features Willie Dixon from 1940 -1962 as a singer, sideman, song writer and music producer. Listen to Willie as part of The Five Breezes, The Fours Jumps of Joy and The Big Three Trio (1940-1952), and as a sideman & composer for artists like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Chuck Berry, The Moonglows, Otis Push, Guitar Shorty and many others.

]]> 7140 This show features doo wop (The Orioles, George Zimmerman & The Thrills, Tony Allen & The Wanderers, et.al.), blues (Wynonie Harris, Helen Humes, Lem Johnson, et.al.), R&B (Jesse Knight, Little Willie John , Lee Diamond, et.al.) and soul (Jesse Gee, Nat Hall, James Duncan, et.al.). Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:45:15 -0000 full Robert Javors This show features doo wop (The Orioles, George Zimmerman & The Thrills, Tony Allen & The Wanderers, et.al.), blues (Wynonie Harris, Helen Humes, Lem Johnson, et.al.), R&B (Jesse Knight, Little Willie John , Lee Diamond, et.al.) and soul (Jesse Gee, Nat Hall, James Duncan, et.al.). This show features doo wop (The Orioles, George Zimmerman & The Thrills, Tony Allen & The Wanderers, et.al.), blues (Wynonie Harris, Helen Humes, Lem Johnson, et.al.), R&B (Jesse Knight, Little Willie John , Lee Diamond, et.al.) and soul (Jesse Gee, Nat Hall, James Duncan, et.al.).

]]> 7140 This episode features doo wop (The Pipes, The Penguins, The Federals, et.al.), pre-war blues (Harlem Hamfats, McCoy & Johnson, Gus Cannon, et.al.), post-war blues ( Washboard Sam, James Wayne, Elmore Nixon, Lonesome Sundown, et.al.), R&B (Louis Jordan, Beverly Ann Gibson Varetta Dillard, LaVern Baker, et.al.) and soul (Jimmy Holiday, Freda Allyne, Baby Washington, et.al.) Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:40:11 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features doo wop (The Pipes, The Penguins, The Federals, et.al.), pre-war blues (Harlem Hamfats, McCoy & Johnson, Gus Cannon, et.al.), post-war blues ( Washboard Sam, James Wayne, Elmore Nixon, Lonesome Sundown, et.al.), R&B (Louis Jordan, Beverly Ann Gibson Varetta Dillard, LaVern Baker, et.al.) and soul (Jimmy Holiday, Freda Allyne, Baby Washington, et.al.) This episode features doo wop (The Pipes, The Penguins, The Federals, et.al.), pre-war blues (Harlem Hamfats, McCoy & Johnson, Gus Cannon, et.al.), post-war blues ( Washboard Sam, James Wayne, Elmore Nixon, Lonesome Sundown, et.al.), R&B (Louis Jordan, Beverly Ann Gibson Varetta Dillard, LaVern Baker, et.al.) and soul (Jimmy Holiday, Freda Allyne, Baby Washington, et.al.)

]]> 7140 This episode features songs about money recorded between 1930 and 2019. It covers calypso (Lord Invader, Mighty Sparrow, The Tiger, et.al.), R&B (Ivory Joe Hunter, Louis Jordan, Buddy Lucas, Chubby Newsome, et. al.), doo wop (The Drifters, The Fiestas, The Red Caps, et. al.), blues (Furry Lewis, Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell, Lil Son Jackson, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, et. al.). Mon, 16 Nov 2020 23:41:04 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features songs about money recorded between 1930 and 2019. It covers calypso (Lord Invader, Mighty Sparrow, The Tiger, et.al.), R&B (Ivory Joe Hunter, Louis Jordan, Buddy Lucas, Chubby Newsome, et. al.), doo wop (The Drifters, The Fiestas, The Red Caps, et. al.), blues (Furry Lewis, Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell, Lil Son Jackson, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, et. al.). This episode features songs about money recorded between 1930 and 2019. It covers calypso (Lord Invader, Mighty Sparrow, The Tiger, et.al.), R&B (Ivory Joe Hunter, Louis Jordan, Buddy Lucas, Chubby Newsome, et. al.), doo wop (The Drifters, The Fiestas, The Red Caps, et. al.), blues (Furry Lewis, Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell, Lil Son Jackson, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, et. al.).

]]> 7140 This is the second and last episode featuring songs by artists named Jimmy. It highlights blues (Jimmy & Walter, Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Witherspoon, St. Louis Jimmy, et.al.), R&B (Jimmy Jones, Jimmy Preston, Jimmy Nolen, et.al.), and soul (Jimmy Hughes, Jimmy Jules, Jimmy Ruffin, et.al.) Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:41:51 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the second and last episode featuring songs by artists named Jimmy. It highlights blues (Jimmy & Walter, Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Witherspoon, St. Louis Jimmy, et.al.), R&B (Jimmy Jones, Jimmy Preston, Jimmy Nolen, et.al.), and soul (Jimmy Hughes, Jimmy Jules, Jimmy Ruffin, et.al.) This is the second and last episode featuring songs by artists named Jimmy. It highlights blues (Jimmy & Walter, Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Witherspoon, St. Louis Jimmy, et.al.), R&B (Jimmy Jones, Jimmy Preston, Jimmy Nolen, et.al.), and soul (Jimmy Hughes, Jimmy Jules, Jimmy Ruffin, et.al.)

]]> 7139 This is the first of two episodes that feature songs by artists named Jimmy. It features blues (Jimmy Witherspoon, St. Louis Jimmy, Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Wilson, etc.), R&B (Jimmy Preston, Jimmy Jones, Jimmy Grissom, Jimmy Castor & The Juniors, etc.) and soul (Jimmy & Jean, Jimmy Hughes, Jimmy Ruffin, etc.). Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:36:35 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the first of two episodes that feature songs by artists named Jimmy. It features blues (Jimmy Witherspoon, St. Louis Jimmy, Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Wilson, etc.), R&B (Jimmy Preston, Jimmy Jones, Jimmy Grissom, Jimmy Castor & The Juniors, etc.) and soul (Jimmy & Jean, Jimmy Hughes, Jimmy Ruffin, etc.). This is the first of two episodes that feature songs by artists named Jimmy. It features blues (Jimmy Witherspoon, St. Louis Jimmy, Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Wilson, etc.), R&B (Jimmy Preston, Jimmy Jones, Jimmy Grissom, Jimmy Castor & The Juniors, etc.) and soul (Jimmy & Jean, Jimmy Hughes, Jimmy Ruffin, etc.).

]]> 7140 This is the second and concluding episode featuring songs about rain. Selections include gospel (Staple Singers, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, etc.), blues (Bill Gaither, Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Witherspoon, etc.), R&B (The Robins, The Orioles, Roy Brown, Dee Clark, etc.) and soul (Bennie Conn, Booney Taylor, Jackie Moore, etc.). Sun, 25 Oct 2020 17:31:08 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the second and concluding episode featuring songs about rain. Selections include gospel (Staple Singers, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, etc.), blues (Bill Gaither, Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Witherspoon, etc.), R&B (The Robins, The Orioles, Roy Brown, Dee Clark, etc.) and soul (Bennie Conn, Booney Taylor, Jackie Moore, etc.). This is the second and concluding episode featuring songs about rain. Selections include gospel (Staple Singers, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, etc.), blues (Bill Gaither, Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Witherspoon, etc.), R&B (The Robins, The Orioles, Roy Brown, Dee Clark, etc.) and soul (Bennie Conn, Booney Taylor, Jackie Moore, etc.).

]]> 7140 This is the first of two parts dedicated to songs about rain. It features gospel (Blind Willie Johnson, Staple Singers, Soul Stirrers, etc.), doo wop (Hurricanes, Mascots, Five Hollywood Blue Jays, etc.), blues (Joe Turner, Gene Phillips, Billy The Kid Emerson, etc.) , R&B (Ray Charles, Jack Cooley, Charles Whitfield, etc.) and soul (Na Allen, Freddie North, Percy Sledge, James Carr, etc.) Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:01:39 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the first of two parts dedicated to songs about rain. It features gospel (Blind Willie Johnson, Staple Singers, Soul Stirrers, etc.), doo wop (Hurricanes, Mascots, Five Hollywood Blue Jays, etc.), blues (Joe Turner, Gene Phillips, Billy The Kid Emerson, etc.) , R&B (Ray Charles, Jack Cooley, Charles Whitfield, etc.) and soul (Na Allen, Freddie North, Percy Sledge, James Carr, etc.) This is the first of two parts dedicated to songs about rain. It features gospel (Blind Willie Johnson, Staple Singers, Soul Stirrers, etc.), doo wop (Hurricanes, Mascots, Five Hollywood Blue Jays, etc.), blues (Joe Turner, Gene Phillips, Billy The Kid Emerson, etc.) , R&B (Ray Charles, Jack Cooley, Charles Whitfield, etc.) and soul (Na Allen, Freddie North, Percy Sledge, James Carr, etc.)

]]> 7141 This episode is the second and last part of a tribute to Chicago's United and States record labels from 1951-1957. It Features doo wop (Four Blazes, Danderliers, Palms, Strollers, etc.), gospel (Veteran Singers, Spiritualaires, etc.), blues (Robert Nighthawk, James Banister, Willie "Long Time" Smith, Junior Wells, etc.) and R&B (The Great Gates, Cozy Eggleston, Jimmy Coe, Cliff Butler, etc.). Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:00:58 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode is the second and last part of a tribute to Chicago's United and States record labels from 1951-1957. It Features doo wop (Four Blazes, Danderliers, Palms, Strollers, etc.), gospel (Veteran Singers, Spiritualaires, etc.), blues (Robert Nighthawk, James Banister, Willie "Long Time" Smith, Junior Wells, etc.) and R&B (The Great Gates, Cozy Eggleston, Jimmy Coe, Cliff Butler, etc.). This episode is the second and last part of a tribute to Chicago's United and States record labels from 1951-1957. It Features doo wop (Four Blazes, Danderliers, Palms, Strollers, etc.), gospel (Veteran Singers, Spiritualaires, etc.), blues (Robert Nighthawk, James Banister, Willie "Long Time" Smith, Junior Wells, etc.) and R&B (The Great Gates, Cozy Eggleston, Jimmy Coe, Cliff Butler, etc.).

]]> 7139 This show examines the United & States record labels from Chicago during 1951-1957. It features blues (Morris Pejoe, Robert Nighthawk, Memphis Slim, Junior Wells, Big Boy Spires & others), R&B (Ernest Kador, Jimmy Forrest, Tommy Brown, & others), doo wop (Five C's, Hornets, Four Blazes, Moroccos & others) and gospel (Singing Sammy Lewis, Southern Tornadoes, Spiritualaires,& others). Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:34:49 -0000 full Robert Javors This show examines the United & States record labels from Chicago during 1951-1957. It features blues (Morris Pejoe, Robert Nighthawk, Memphis Slim, Junior Wells, Big Boy Spires & others), R&B (Ernest Kador, Jimmy Forrest, Tommy Brown, & others), doo wop (Five C's, Hornets, Four Blazes, Moroccos & others) and gospel (Singing Sammy Lewis, Southern Tornadoes, Spiritualaires,& others). This show examines the United & States record labels from Chicago during 1951-1957. It features blues (Morris Pejoe, Robert Nighthawk, Memphis Slim, Junior Wells, Big Boy Spires & others), R&B (Ernest Kador, Jimmy Forrest, Tommy Brown, & others), doo wop (Five C's, Hornets, Four Blazes, Moroccos & others) and gospel (Singing Sammy Lewis, Southern Tornadoes, Spiritualaires,& others).

]]> 7140 This is the second and final part of our exploration of the Flair record label that operated in Los Angeles from 1953 through 1955. The label featured blues (Elmore James, James Reed, Johnny Fuller, etc.), doo wop (Flairs, Rams, Hunters, Shirley Gunter & The Queens, etc.) and R&B (Ike Turner, Baby Pee Wee Parham. Big Duke Henderson, Ricky & Jennell, etc.). Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:20:18 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the second and final part of our exploration of the Flair record label that operated in Los Angeles from 1953 through 1955. The label featured blues (Elmore James, James Reed, Johnny Fuller, etc.), doo wop (Flairs, Rams, Hunters, Shirley Gunter & The Queens, etc.) and R&B (Ike Turner, Baby Pee Wee Parham. Big Duke Henderson, Ricky & Jennell, etc.). This is the second and final part of our exploration of the Flair record label that operated in Los Angeles from 1953 through 1955. The label featured blues (Elmore James, James Reed, Johnny Fuller, etc.), doo wop (Flairs, Rams, Hunters, Shirley Gunter & The Queens, etc.) and R&B (Ike Turner, Baby Pee Wee Parham. Big Duke Henderson, Ricky & Jennell, etc.).

]]> 7141 This episode explores the Flair label which operated in Los Angeles from 1953 through 1955. It produced great blues (Elmore James, Johnny Fuller, Dixie Blues Boys, etc.), doo wop (Flairs, Bobby Relf & Laurels, Richard Berry & Dreamers, Shirley Gunter & Queens, etc.) and R&B (Richard Berry, Big Duke Henderson, Ricky & Jennell, Baby Pee Wee Parham, etc.). Sun, 15 Mar 2020 23:54:22 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode explores the Flair label which operated in Los Angeles from 1953 through 1955. It produced great blues (Elmore James, Johnny Fuller, Dixie Blues Boys, etc.), doo wop (Flairs, Bobby Relf & Laurels, Richard Berry & Dreamers, Shirley Gunter & Queens, etc.) and R&B (Richard Berry, Big Duke Henderson, Ricky & Jennell, Baby Pee Wee Parham, etc.). This episode explores the Flair label which operated in Los Angeles from 1953 through 1955. It produced great blues (Elmore James, Johnny Fuller, Dixie Blues Boys, etc.), doo wop (Flairs, Bobby Relf & Laurels, Richard Berry & Dreamers, Shirley Gunter & Queens, etc.) and R&B (Richard Berry, Big Duke Henderson, Ricky & Jennell, Baby Pee Wee Parham, etc.).

]]> 7141 This episode explores obscure artists and/or labels from the late 50s through the 60s that produced blues, R&B and early soul. Listen to artists like Ralph Brown, Carlson Oliver, Elmore Morris, Shelley DuPont, Fats Wilson, Lucky Leon Davis and Leo Davison among dozens of others. Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:33:03 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode explores obscure artists and/or labels from the late 50s through the 60s that produced blues, R&B and early soul. Listen to artists like Ralph Brown, Carlson Oliver, Elmore Morris, Shelley DuPont, Fats Wilson, Lucky Leon Davis and Leo Davison among dozens of others. This episode explores obscure artists and/or labels from the late 50s through the 60s that produced blues, R&B and early soul. Listen to artists like Ralph Brown, Carlson Oliver, Elmore Morris, Shelley DuPont, Fats Wilson, Lucky Leon Davis and Leo Davison among dozens of others.

]]> 7140 This episode features blues, R&B and soul by obscure artists and/or labels from the late 1950s through the end of the 1960s. Listen to artists like Lil Preacher Roy, Ruby Roberson, 'Nita Hill, The Harrison Brothers, Beatrice Lee, Brock Tanner Rockin' Royals, Bob-Wheels, Benny Easely and many others. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:06:58 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features blues, R&B and soul by obscure artists and/or labels from the late 1950s through the end of the 1960s. Listen to artists like Lil Preacher Roy, Ruby Roberson, 'Nita Hill, The Harrison Brothers, Beatrice Lee, Brock Tanner Rockin' Royals, Bob-Wheels, Benny Easely and many others. This episode features blues, R&B and soul by obscure artists and/or labels from the late 1950s through the end of the 1960s. Listen to artists like Lil Preacher Roy, Ruby Roberson, 'Nita Hill, The Harrison Brothers, Beatrice Lee, Brock Tanner Rockin' Royals, Bob-Wheels, Benny Easely and many others.

]]> 7140 This episode is Part 2 of songs devoted to the telephone. It features blues (Joe Pullum, Little George Smith, Junior Wells, Willie B. Huff, etc.), R&B (Lloyd Price, Titus Turner, Verna Williams, Louis Jordan, etc.) and soul (Aretha Franklin, Brenda Holloway, Wilson Pickett, etc.). Sun, 23 Feb 2020 19:22:00 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode is Part 2 of songs devoted to the telephone. It features blues (Joe Pullum, Little George Smith, Junior Wells, Willie B. Huff, etc.), R&B (Lloyd Price, Titus Turner, Verna Williams, Louis Jordan, etc.) and soul (Aretha Franklin, Brenda Holloway, Wilson Pickett, etc.). This episode is Part 2 of songs devoted to the telephone. It features blues (Joe Pullum, Little George Smith, Junior Wells, Willie B. Huff, etc.), R&B (Lloyd Price, Titus Turner, Verna Williams, Louis Jordan, etc.) and soul (Aretha Franklin, Brenda Holloway, Wilson Pickett, etc.).

]]> 7139 This episode features songs about the telephone. It emphasizes blues (Muddy Waters, Little Milton, Little Son Willis, Eddie Boyd, etc.), R&B (Johnny Otis, T-Bone Walker, Richard Lewis, etc.), gospel (Spirit of Memphis, Heavenly Gospel Singers, Sister Wynona Carr, Bullock Brothers, etc.) and soul (J.P. Robinson, Judy Clay and William Bell, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Etta James, etc.) as well as some surprises like Pigmeat Markham. Sun, 16 Feb 2020 20:05:05 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features songs about the telephone. It emphasizes blues (Muddy Waters, Little Milton, Little Son Willis, Eddie Boyd, etc.), R&B (Johnny Otis, T-Bone Walker, Richard Lewis, etc.), gospel (Spirit of Memphis, Heavenly Gospel Singers, Sister Wynona Carr, Bullock Brothers, etc.) and soul (J.P. Robinson, Judy Clay and William Bell, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Etta James, etc.) as well as some surprises like Pigmeat Markham. This episode features songs about the telephone. It emphasizes blues (Muddy Waters, Little Milton, Little Son Willis, Eddie Boyd, etc.), R&B (Johnny Otis, T-Bone Walker, Richard Lewis, etc.), gospel (Spirit of Memphis, Heavenly Gospel Singers, Sister Wynona Carr, Bullock Brothers, etc.) and soul (J.P. Robinson, Judy Clay and William Bell, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Etta James, etc.) as well as some surprises like Pigmeat Markham.

]]> 7139 This is the second and last part of All the King's Men, a show featuring artists who have King as part of their name from the 1940s through the early 1970s. Emphasis is on R&B, blues and soul. Listen to King Floyd, King Pleasure, King Charles, King Solomon (one blues, the other R&B), Bobby King (all 3: blues, R&B and soul), Nora Lee King, David King Thomas, The Four Kings, King Perry, Henry Hayes' Four Kings, and many more. Sun, 09 Feb 2020 20:37:42 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the second and last part of All the King's Men, a show featuring artists who have King as part of their name from the 1940s through the early 1970s. Emphasis is on R&B, blues and soul. Listen to King Floyd, King Pleasure, King Charles, King Solomon (one blues, the other R&B), Bobby King (all 3: blues, R&B and soul), Nora Lee King, David King Thomas, The Four Kings, King Perry, Henry Hayes' Four Kings, and many more. This is the second and last part of All the King's Men, a show featuring artists who have King as part of their name from the 1940s through the early 1970s. Emphasis is on R&B, blues and soul. Listen to King Floyd, King Pleasure, King Charles, King Solomon (one blues, the other R&B), Bobby King (all 3: blues, R&B and soul), Nora Lee King, David King Thomas, The Four Kings, King Perry, Henry Hayes' Four Kings, and many more.

]]> 7140 This is Part 1 of All the King's Men, a show dedicated to artists who have King as part of their name with the exception of the most famous Kings (Albert, B.B., Earl and Freddy). The episode includes blues, R&B, gospel, doo wop, and soul. Listen to artists like King Pleasure, Jewel King, King James, Royal kings, Bobby Hall & The Kings, King Charles, King Floyd, Eddie King, King Syam and dozens more. Mon, 03 Feb 2020 01:20:03 -0000 full Robert Javors This is Part 1 of All the King's Men, a show dedicated to artists who have King as part of their name with the exception of the most famous Kings (Albert, B.B., Earl and Freddy). The episode includes blues, R&B, gospel, doo wop, and soul. Listen to artists like King Pleasure, Jewel King, King James, Royal kings, Bobby Hall & The Kings, King Charles, King Floyd, Eddie King, King Syam and dozens more. This is Part 1 of All the King's Men, a show dedicated to artists who have King as part of their name with the exception of the most famous Kings (Albert, B.B., Earl and Freddy). The episode includes blues, R&B, gospel, doo wop, and soul. Listen to artists like King Pleasure, Jewel King, King James, Royal kings, Bobby Hall & The Kings, King Charles, King Floyd, Eddie King, King Syam and dozens more.

]]> 7139 This episode is devoted to risque blues from the 1930s (Lil Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, Hunter and Jenkins, et.al.), the 1940s (Jack Dupree, Five Scamps, Bernice Edwards, Memphis Minnie, et. al.), and the 1950s (Dinah Washington, Marilyn Scott, Harry Crafton, Claude Hopkins, et.al.), plus many more both well known and obscure. Tue, 28 Jan 2020 02:48:59 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode is devoted to risque blues from the 1930s (Lil Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, Hunter and Jenkins, et.al.), the 1940s (Jack Dupree, Five Scamps, Bernice Edwards, Memphis Minnie, et. al.), and the 1950s (Dinah Washington, Marilyn Scott, Harry Crafton, Claude Hopkins, et.al.), plus many more both well known and obscure. This episode is devoted to risque blues from the 1930s (Lil Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, Hunter and Jenkins, et.al.), the 1940s (Jack Dupree, Five Scamps, Bernice Edwards, Memphis Minnie, et. al.), and the 1950s (Dinah Washington, Marilyn Scott, Harry Crafton, Claude Hopkins, et.al.), plus many more both well known and obscure.

]]> 7140 This episode is devoted to doo wop and R&B released on labels from Harlem, recorded by artists from Harlem or that were very popular in Harlem in the 1950s and very early 1960s. Features artists like The Charmers, The Ladders, The Vibra-Harps, The Heralds, The Wrens, The Shells, The Cleftones, The Du Mauriers, Tarheel Slim, Johnny Clef and dozens of others. Mon, 27 Jan 2020 19:33:05 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode is devoted to doo wop and R&B released on labels from Harlem, recorded by artists from Harlem or that were very popular in Harlem in the 1950s and very early 1960s. Features artists like The Charmers, The Ladders, The Vibra-Harps, The Heralds, The Wrens, The Shells, The Cleftones, The Du Mauriers, Tarheel Slim, Johnny Clef and dozens of others. This episode is devoted to doo wop and R&B released on labels from Harlem, recorded by artists from Harlem or that were very popular in Harlem in the 1950s and very early 1960s. Features artists like The Charmers, The Ladders, The Vibra-Harps, The Heralds, The Wrens, The Shells, The Cleftones, The Du Mauriers, Tarheel Slim, Johnny Clef and dozens of others.

]]> 7139 This episode highlights vocal group harmony by groups such as The Turbans, The G-Clefs. The Mello-Moods, The Dells, The Superiors, The Jesters, The Kodaks and The Five Willows. Also featured is a smattering of 50s and early 60s R&B by artists like Riff Ruffin, Johnny Acey, Tiny Grimes and B. Brown. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 01:28:23 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode highlights vocal group harmony by groups such as The Turbans, The G-Clefs. The Mello-Moods, The Dells, The Superiors, The Jesters, The Kodaks and The Five Willows. Also featured is a smattering of 50s and early 60s R&B by artists like Riff Ruffin, Johnny Acey, Tiny Grimes and B. Brown. This episode highlights vocal group harmony by groups such as The Turbans, The G-Clefs. The Mello-Moods, The Dells, The Superiors, The Jesters, The Kodaks and The Five Willows. Also featured is a smattering of 50s and early 60s R&B by artists like Riff Ruffin, Johnny Acey, Tiny Grimes and B. Brown.

]]> 7140 This episode features doo wop and R&B with a Harlem connection. The featured artists are either from Harlem, had their records released on a label from Harlem or had their records sell particularly well in Harlem. You can hear vocal groups such as The Bop Chords, The Heartbeats, The Collegians, The Jesters, The Love Notes, The Turbans, etc. and R&B artists such as Dr. Horse, Paul Perryman, Jack Dupree, Jimmy Spruill, Brownie McGhee, Red Prysock and others. Sun, 05 Jan 2020 18:38:08 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features doo wop and R&B with a Harlem connection. The featured artists are either from Harlem, had their records released on a label from Harlem or had their records sell particularly well in Harlem. You can hear vocal groups such as The Bop Chords, The Heartbeats, The Collegians, The Jesters, The Love Notes, The Turbans, etc. and R&B artists such as Dr. Horse, Paul Perryman, Jack Dupree, Jimmy Spruill, Brownie McGhee, Red Prysock and others. This episode features doo wop and R&B with a Harlem connection. The featured artists are either from Harlem, had their records released on a label from Harlem or had their records sell particularly well in Harlem. You can hear vocal groups such as The Bop Chords, The Heartbeats, The Collegians, The Jesters, The Love Notes, The Turbans, etc. and R&B artists such as Dr. Horse, Paul Perryman, Jack Dupree, Jimmy Spruill, Brownie McGhee, Red Prysock and others.

]]> 7140 This episode is the second part of Christmas and New Year's songs. The emphasis is on blues (Smokey Hogg, Lightnin' Hopkins, Clarence Williams' Blue Five with Eva Taylor, etc.), doo wop (Ebonaires, Skip & Shantones, Larks,Five Keys, Ravens, etc.) and R&B (Chuck Berry, Roy Milton, Mabel Scott, Bobbie & Boobie, Jimmy Liggins, etc.). Sun, 29 Dec 2019 23:09:44 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode is the second part of Christmas and New Year's songs. The emphasis is on blues (Smokey Hogg, Lightnin' Hopkins, Clarence Williams' Blue Five with Eva Taylor, etc.), doo wop (Ebonaires, Skip & Shantones, Larks,Five Keys, Ravens, etc.) and R&B (Chuck Berry, Roy Milton, Mabel Scott, Bobbie & Boobie, Jimmy Liggins, etc.). This episode is the second part of Christmas and New Year's songs. The emphasis is on blues (Smokey Hogg, Lightnin' Hopkins, Clarence Williams' Blue Five with Eva Taylor, etc.), doo wop (Ebonaires, Skip & Shantones, Larks,Five Keys, Ravens, etc.) and R&B (Chuck Berry, Roy Milton, Mabel Scott, Bobbie & Boobie, Jimmy Liggins, etc.).

]]> 7140 This episode features songs dedicated to Christmas and New Years. Listen to gospel (Salem Travelers, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Angelic Gospel Singers, Swan Silvertones, etc.), blues (Washboard Pete, Bessie Smith, Smokey Hogg, Walter Davis, etc.), doo wop (Creators, Valentines, Heartbeats, Dominoes, etc.) and R&B (Charles Brown, Marvin & Johnny, Frankie Ervin, Amos Milburn, George Grant, etc.). Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:07:58 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features songs dedicated to Christmas and New Years. Listen to gospel (Salem Travelers, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Angelic Gospel Singers, Swan Silvertones, etc.), blues (Washboard Pete, Bessie Smith, Smokey Hogg, Walter Davis, etc.), doo wop (Creators, Valentines, Heartbeats, Dominoes, etc.) and R&B (Charles Brown, Marvin & Johnny, Frankie Ervin, Amos Milburn, George Grant, etc.). This episode features songs dedicated to Christmas and New Years. Listen to gospel (Salem Travelers, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Angelic Gospel Singers, Swan Silvertones, etc.), blues (Washboard Pete, Bessie Smith, Smokey Hogg, Walter Davis, etc.), doo wop (Creators, Valentines, Heartbeats, Dominoes, etc.) and R&B (Charles Brown, Marvin & Johnny, Frankie Ervin, Amos Milburn, George Grant, etc.).

]]> 7140 This is the third and final episode devoted to the blues and R&B of Houston, TX from the late 1940s through the 1960s. It has short segments devoted to the early careers of two of Houston's most famous bluesmen, Lightnin' Hopkins and Peppermint Harris. Also featured are artists such as Clarence Samuels, Gatemouth Brown, Lonnie Lyons, Doug Finnell, Jesse Lockett, Little Irvin,Cal Green Bill Heyman, Willie Mays, and many others. Sun, 15 Dec 2019 19:31:47 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the third and final episode devoted to the blues and R&B of Houston, TX from the late 1940s through the 1960s. It has short segments devoted to the early careers of two of Houston's most famous bluesmen, Lightnin' Hopkins and Peppermint Harris. Also featured are artists such as Clarence Samuels, Gatemouth Brown, Lonnie Lyons, Doug Finnell, Jesse Lockett, Little Irvin,Cal Green Bill Heyman, Willie Mays, and many others. This is the third and final episode devoted to the blues and R&B of Houston, TX from the late 1940s through the 1960s. It has short segments devoted to the early careers of two of Houston's most famous bluesmen, Lightnin' Hopkins and Peppermint Harris. Also featured are artists such as Clarence Samuels, Gatemouth Brown, Lonnie Lyons, Doug Finnell, Jesse Lockett, Little Irvin,Cal Green Bill Heyman, Willie Mays, and many others.

]]> 7140 Part 2 of tribute to Houston, TX blues from the late 40s though 1954. Among the artists featured are Joe Papoose Fritz, Conrad Johnson, Silver Cooks, Little Willie Littlefield, Lee Graves, Quinton Kimble, Clarence Garlow, Bettye Jean Washington, Preacher Stevens, Smokey Hogg, Blip Thompkins, etc. Sun, 08 Dec 2019 21:40:07 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 2 of tribute to Houston, TX blues from the late 40s though 1954. Among the artists featured are Joe Papoose Fritz, Conrad Johnson, Silver Cooks, Little Willie Littlefield, Lee Graves, Quinton Kimble, Clarence Garlow, Bettye Jean Washington, Preacher Stevens, Smokey Hogg, Blip Thompkins, etc. Part 2 of tribute to Houston, TX blues from the late 40s though 1954. Among the artists featured are Joe Papoose Fritz, Conrad Johnson, Silver Cooks, Little Willie Littlefield, Lee Graves, Quinton Kimble, Clarence Garlow, Bettye Jean Washington, Preacher Stevens, Smokey Hogg, Blip Thompkins, etc.

]]> 7139 This episode examines blues from Houston, TX from the late 1940s through 1953. It looks at recordings made by small independent labels like Independent, Macy's, Uptown, etc. as well as major labels like Modern, Peacock and Mercury. Features artists like Cab McMillan, Lester Williams, Robert Smith, Edgar Blanchard, Melvin Daniels, Hubert Robinson and many others. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 03:02:47 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode examines blues from Houston, TX from the late 1940s through 1953. It looks at recordings made by small independent labels like Independent, Macy's, Uptown, etc. as well as major labels like Modern, Peacock and Mercury. Features artists like Cab McMillan, Lester Williams, Robert Smith, Edgar Blanchard, Melvin Daniels, Hubert Robinson and many others. This episode examines blues from Houston, TX from the late 1940s through 1953. It looks at recordings made by small independent labels like Independent, Macy's, Uptown, etc. as well as major labels like Modern, Peacock and Mercury. Features artists like Cab McMillan, Lester Williams, Robert Smith, Edgar Blanchard, Melvin Daniels, Hubert Robinson and many others.

]]> 7140 This show concludes a look at Freedom Records of Houston, TX (1949-1950) and begins a look at 3 independent Houston labels: Gold Star, Eddie's and Macy's. Featured is blues and R&B with artists like Joe Turner, Clarence Samuels, Carl Campbell, Jesse Thomas, Connie McBooker, Hubert Robinson , Lester Williams, and many others. Sun, 24 Nov 2019 21:21:52 -0000 full Robert Javors This show concludes a look at Freedom Records of Houston, TX (1949-1950) and begins a look at 3 independent Houston labels: Gold Star, Eddie's and Macy's. Featured is blues and R&B with artists like Joe Turner, Clarence Samuels, Carl Campbell, Jesse Thomas, Connie McBooker, Hubert Robinson , Lester Williams, and many others. This show concludes a look at Freedom Records of Houston, TX (1949-1950) and begins a look at 3 independent Houston labels: Gold Star, Eddie's and Macy's. Featured is blues and R&B with artists like Joe Turner, Clarence Samuels, Carl Campbell, Jesse Thomas, Connie McBooker, Hubert Robinson , Lester Williams, and many others.

]]> 7140 This show examines the Freedom Records label of Houston, TX. It covers the years 1948-1950 and features blues, R&B and gospel. Looks at artists like Connie McBooker, Lonnie Lyons, Goree Carter, Clarence Samuels, Little Willie Littlefield, Big Joe Turner, Kingstar Harmonizers, The Loyal Five and The Southwind Quartet. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:05:52 -0000 full Robert Javors This show examines the Freedom Records label of Houston, TX. It covers the years 1948-1950 and features blues, R&B and gospel. Looks at artists like Connie McBooker, Lonnie Lyons, Goree Carter, Clarence Samuels, Little Willie Littlefield, Big Joe Turner, Kingstar Harmonizers, The Loyal Five and The Southwind Quartet. This show examines the Freedom Records label of Houston, TX. It covers the years 1948-1950 and features blues, R&B and gospel. Looks at artists like Connie McBooker, Lonnie Lyons, Goree Carter, Clarence Samuels, Little Willie Littlefield, Big Joe Turner, Kingstar Harmonizers, The Loyal Five and The Southwind Quartet.

]]> 7140 First part of show features obscure blues, R&B and soul from the 1960's. Hear artists like Carson Oliver, Sweet Clifford & Katherine Holt. Second part of show features blues and R&B from the late 40's through the early 1950's. Get acquainted with artists such as Horse Collar Williams, Gayle Brown, Bob Carter Trio and Herbert Beard. Sun, 10 Nov 2019 20:36:13 -0000 full Robert Javors First part of show features obscure blues, R&B and soul from the 1960's. Hear artists like Carson Oliver, Sweet Clifford & Katherine Holt. Second part of show features blues and R&B from the late 40's through the early 1950's. Get acquainted with artists such as Horse Collar Williams, Gayle Brown, Bob Carter Trio and Herbert Beard. First part of show features obscure blues, R&B and soul from the 1960's. Hear artists like Carson Oliver, Sweet Clifford & Katherine Holt. Second part of show features blues and R&B from the late 40's through the early 1950's. Get acquainted with artists such as Horse Collar Williams, Gayle Brown, Bob Carter Trio and Herbert Beard.

]]> 7140 This episode features part 2 of a look at Trumpet records of Jackson, MS (1950/4). Features well-known artists like Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Joe Williams & Arthur Crudup as well as lesser known artists like Bobo Thomas, Wally Mercer & Luther Huff. The last part of the show features 1960's blues, R&B and soul with artists like Percy Welch, Little Daddy Walton, Junior Gordon & Baby Huey and The Babysitters. Tue, 05 Nov 2019 19:35:36 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features part 2 of a look at Trumpet records of Jackson, MS (1950/4). Features well-known artists like Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Joe Williams & Arthur Crudup as well as lesser known artists like Bobo Thomas, Wally Mercer & Luther Huff. The last part of the show features 1960's blues, R&B and soul with artists like Percy Welch, Little Daddy Walton, Junior Gordon & Baby Huey and The Babysitters. This episode features part 2 of a look at Trumpet records of Jackson, MS (1950/4). Features well-known artists like Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Joe Williams & Arthur Crudup as well as lesser known artists like Bobo Thomas, Wally Mercer & Luther Huff. The last part of the show features 1960's blues, R&B and soul with artists like Percy Welch, Little Daddy Walton, Junior Gordon & Baby Huey and The Babysitters.

]]> 7140 This show features issued and unissued recordings made by the Trumpet record label from Jackson, MS from 1950-1954. Featured artists are Sonny Boy Williamson & Willie Love (both with mini-biographies) and The Southern Sons gospel group. Also appearing are Big Joe Williams, Luther Huff, Tiny Kennedy, Jerry "Boogie" McCain and many others. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:40:11 -0000 full Robert Javors This show features issued and unissued recordings made by the Trumpet record label from Jackson, MS from 1950-1954. Featured artists are Sonny Boy Williamson & Willie Love (both with mini-biographies) and The Southern Sons gospel group. Also appearing are Big Joe Williams, Luther Huff, Tiny Kennedy, Jerry "Boogie" McCain and many others. This show features issued and unissued recordings made by the Trumpet record label from Jackson, MS from 1950-1954. Featured artists are Sonny Boy Williamson & Willie Love (both with mini-biographies) and The Southern Sons gospel group. Also appearing are Big Joe Williams, Luther Huff, Tiny Kennedy, Jerry "Boogie" McCain and many others.

]]> 7140 This show features blues artists from the Baton Rouge, LA area. It includes 35 songs recorded from 1954-1970 by artists like Lightnin' Slim, Slim Harpo, Robert Pete Williams, Silas Hogan Jimmy Anderson, Schoolboy Cleve, Henry Gray and others. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:27:25 -0000 full Robert Javors This show features blues artists from the Baton Rouge, LA area. It includes 35 songs recorded from 1954-1970 by artists like Lightnin' Slim, Slim Harpo, Robert Pete Williams, Silas Hogan Jimmy Anderson, Schoolboy Cleve, Henry Gray and others. This show features blues artists from the Baton Rouge, LA area. It includes 35 songs recorded from 1954-1970 by artists like Lightnin' Slim, Slim Harpo, Robert Pete Williams, Silas Hogan Jimmy Anderson, Schoolboy Cleve, Henry Gray and others.

]]> 7140 This show features only 4 artists who greatly influenced my musical taste: Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers, Ray Charles (The Genius of Ray Charles LP), The Spaniels (Goodnite, It's Time to Go LP) and Oscar Brown Jr. (Sin & Soul LP). Thu, 31 Oct 2019 01:20:24 -0000 full Robert Javors This show features only 4 artists who greatly influenced my musical taste: Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers, Ray Charles (The Genius of Ray Charles LP), The Spaniels (Goodnite, It's Time to Go LP) and Oscar Brown Jr. (Sin & Soul LP). This show features only 4 artists who greatly influenced my musical taste: Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers, Ray Charles (The Genius of Ray Charles LP), The Spaniels (Goodnite, It's Time to Go LP) and Oscar Brown Jr. (Sin & Soul LP).

]]> 7140 Part 2 of the early years of R&B, 1944-1949. Features artists like Joe Houston, Gene Phillips, Mabel Smith, Jay McShann, Ivory Joe Hunter, Luke Jones, Helen Humes, Cousin Joe, etc. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:35:15 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 2 of the early years of R&B, 1944-1949. Features artists like Joe Houston, Gene Phillips, Mabel Smith, Jay McShann, Ivory Joe Hunter, Luke Jones, Helen Humes, Cousin Joe, etc. Part 2 of the early years of R&B, 1944-1949. Features artists like Joe Houston, Gene Phillips, Mabel Smith, Jay McShann, Ivory Joe Hunter, Luke Jones, Helen Humes, Cousin Joe, etc.

]]> 7140 This show is devoted to the early years of R&B, 1945 through 1950. Covers artists like Gatemouth Moore, Roy Milton, King Perry, Louis Jordan, Jimmy Liggins, Big John Greer, Chubby Newsome, Bull Moose Jackson, Mabel Scott, etc. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:57:32 -0000 full Robert Javors This show is devoted to the early years of R&B, 1945 through 1950. Covers artists like Gatemouth Moore, Roy Milton, King Perry, Louis Jordan, Jimmy Liggins, Big John Greer, Chubby Newsome, Bull Moose Jackson, Mabel Scott, etc. This show is devoted to the early years of R&B, 1945 through 1950. Covers artists like Gatemouth Moore, Roy Milton, King Perry, Louis Jordan, Jimmy Liggins, Big John Greer, Chubby Newsome, Bull Moose Jackson, Mabel Scott, etc.

]]> 7140 This episode features songs written by Jessie Mae Robinson. During her career (1945-ca.1965) she had over 10 songs in the R&B Top 10 Billboard charts. Hear her songs sung by Dinah Washington, Cleanhead Vinson, T-Bone Walker, Johnny Otis, Charles Brown, Nina Simone, Savannah Churchill, B.B. King, etc. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:59:23 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features songs written by Jessie Mae Robinson. During her career (1945-ca.1965) she had over 10 songs in the R&B Top 10 Billboard charts. Hear her songs sung by Dinah Washington, Cleanhead Vinson, T-Bone Walker, Johnny Otis, Charles Brown, Nina Simone, Savannah Churchill, B.B. King, etc. This episode features songs written by Jessie Mae Robinson. During her career (1945-ca.1965) she had over 10 songs in the R&B Top 10 Billboard charts. Hear her songs sung by Dinah Washington, Cleanhead Vinson, T-Bone Walker, Johnny Otis, Charles Brown, Nina Simone, Savannah Churchill, B.B. King, etc.

]]> 7141 This episode features songs written by Rose Marie McCoy who during her career, starting in 1946, published over 850 songs. Hear her songs performed by Louis Jordan, Faye Adams, The Du Droppers, 5 Keys, Big Maybelle, Aretha Franklin, Nappy Brown, Otis Williams and The Charms, Etc. The show features 36 songs. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:36:21 -0000 full Robert Javors This episode features songs written by Rose Marie McCoy who during her career, starting in 1946, published over 850 songs. Hear her songs performed by Louis Jordan, Faye Adams, The Du Droppers, 5 Keys, Big Maybelle, Aretha Franklin, Nappy Brown, Otis Williams and The Charms, Etc. The show features 36 songs. This episode features songs written by Rose Marie McCoy who during her career, starting in 1946, published over 850 songs. Hear her songs performed by Louis Jordan, Faye Adams, The Du Droppers, 5 Keys, Big Maybelle, Aretha Franklin, Nappy Brown, Otis Williams and The Charms, Etc. The show features 36 songs.

]]> 7141 Part 3 and final part of show devoted to blues, R&B and doo wop songs with girl's names in the song titles. Hear songs by The Jesters, Chimes, Schoolboys, Bardu Ali, Buddy Lucas, Medallions, Tampa Red, Spaniels, Jake Porter, and dozens more.. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:19:30 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 3 and final part of show devoted to blues, R&B and doo wop songs with girl's names in the song titles. Hear songs by The Jesters, Chimes, Schoolboys, Bardu Ali, Buddy Lucas, Medallions, Tampa Red, Spaniels, Jake Porter, and dozens more.. Part 3 and final part of show devoted to blues, R&B and doo wop songs with girl's names in the song titles. Hear songs by The Jesters, Chimes, Schoolboys, Bardu Ali, Buddy Lucas, Medallions, Tampa Red, Spaniels, Jake Porter, and dozens more..

]]> 7139 Part 2 of blues, R&B and doo wop songs that have a girl's name in the song title. Includes songs by The Thrillers, Buccaneers, Coronets, Clovers, Calvin Boze, Don & Dewey, Jimmy Wilson, etc. Show includes 35 songs. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:06:16 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 2 of blues, R&B and doo wop songs that have a girl's name in the song title. Includes songs by The Thrillers, Buccaneers, Coronets, Clovers, Calvin Boze, Don & Dewey, Jimmy Wilson, etc. Show includes 35 songs. Part 2 of blues, R&B and doo wop songs that have a girl's name in the song title. Includes songs by The Thrillers, Buccaneers, Coronets, Clovers, Calvin Boze, Don & Dewey, Jimmy Wilson, etc. Show includes 35 songs.

]]> 7140 This show features blues, R&B and doo wop all of which have a girl's name in the song title. Includes artists like Louis Lymon & Teenchords, 5 Chimes, Young Jessie, Flamingos, Duke Henderson, Jimmy Liggins, etc. There are 38 songs included. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:13:27 -0000 full Robert Javors This show features blues, R&B and doo wop all of which have a girl's name in the song title. Includes artists like Louis Lymon & Teenchords, 5 Chimes, Young Jessie, Flamingos, Duke Henderson, Jimmy Liggins, etc. There are 38 songs included. This show features blues, R&B and doo wop all of which have a girl's name in the song title. Includes artists like Louis Lymon & Teenchords, 5 Chimes, Young Jessie, Flamingos, Duke Henderson, Jimmy Liggins, etc. There are 38 songs included.

]]> 7139 Highlights rockin' R&B from the late 1940's through the early 1950's. Features artists such as Tiny Grimes, Joe Morris, Todd Rhodes, Preston Love, Little Esther and Bobby Nunn, Johnny Otis, etc. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:58:32 -0000 full Robert Javors Highlights rockin' R&B from the late 1940's through the early 1950's. Features artists such as Tiny Grimes, Joe Morris, Todd Rhodes, Preston Love, Little Esther and Bobby Nunn, Johnny Otis, etc. Highlights rockin' R&B from the late 1940's through the early 1950's. Features artists such as Tiny Grimes, Joe Morris, Todd Rhodes, Preston Love, Little Esther and Bobby Nunn, Johnny Otis, etc.

]]> 7139 The history of the 1960's & 1970's reflected in blues, R&B and gospel recordings. Songs cover the Vietnam War, Dr. Martin Luther King, the riots and social unrest in urban America, and Presidents Kennedy, Johnson & Nixon. Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:21:24 -0000 full Robert Javors The history of the 1960's & 1970's reflected in blues, R&B and gospel recordings. Songs cover the Vietnam War, Dr. Martin Luther King, the riots and social unrest in urban America, and Presidents Kennedy, Johnson & Nixon. The history of the 1960's & 1970's reflected in blues, R&B and gospel recordings. Songs cover the Vietnam War, Dr. Martin Luther King, the riots and social unrest in urban America, and Presidents Kennedy, Johnson & Nixon.

]]> 7140 The history of the Truman, Eisenhower & Kennedy presidencies as expressed in R&B (Little Maxie Bailey, Dizzy Dixon, Wilbert Harrison, etc), gospel (Rosetta Tharpe, Thermon Ruth, Sensation Six, Echoes of Zion, etc.) and blues (John Lee Hooker, La. Red, Johnny Young, etc.) Fri, 02 Aug 2019 17:03:40 -0000 full Robert Javors The history of the Truman, Eisenhower & Kennedy presidencies as expressed in R&B (Little Maxie Ba... The history of the Truman, Eisenhower & Kennedy presidencies as expressed in R&B (Little Maxie Bailey, Dizzy Dixon, Wilbert Harrison, etc), gospel (Rosetta Tharpe, Thermon Ruth, Sensation Six, Echoes of Zion, etc.) and blues (John Lee Hooker, La. Red, Johnny Young, etc.) The history of the Truman, Eisenhower & Kennedy presidencies as expressed in R&B (Little Maxie Bailey, Dizzy Dixon, Wilbert Harrison, etc), gospel (Rosetta Tharpe, Thermon Ruth, Sensation Six, Echoes of Zion, etc.) and blues (John Lee Hooker, La. Red, Johnny Young, etc.)

]]> 7139 no Songs about FDR, Truman, Eisenhower & Kennedy and the times they lived in. Features gospel (Otis Jackson, Royal Harmonaires, Gospel Pilgrims, etc.), blues (Jpsh White, Joe Pullum, Casey Bill Weldon, etc.) and R&B (Cousin Joe, Andrew Tibbs, Louis Jordan, etc.) Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:46:55 -0000 full Robert Javors Songs about FDR, Truman, Eisenhower & Kennedy and the times they lived in. Features gospel (Otis ... Songs about FDR, Truman, Eisenhower & Kennedy and the times they lived in. Features gospel (Otis Jackson, Royal Harmonaires, Gospel Pilgrims, etc.), blues (Jpsh White, Joe Pullum, Casey Bill Weldon, etc.) and R&B (Cousin Joe, Andrew Tibbs, Louis Jordan, etc.) Songs about FDR, Truman, Eisenhower & Kennedy and the times they lived in. Features gospel (Otis Jackson, Royal Harmonaires, Gospel Pilgrims, etc.), blues (Jpsh White, Joe Pullum, Casey Bill Weldon, etc.) and R&B (Cousin Joe, Andrew Tibbs, Louis Jordan, etc.)

]]> 7140 no A look at the Gee & Gone labels. Emphasis on vocal groups (Teenagers, Cleftones, Harptones, Mellow Keys, Dubs, etc.) with a look at some obscure single artists (Eddie Tex Curtis, Ollie Shephard, Little Frankie Brunson, Oliver Jones, Dottie Johnson, etc.). Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:08:24 -0000 full Robert Javors A look at the Gee & Gone labels. Emphasis on vocal groups (Teenagers, Cleftones, Harptones, Mello... A look at the Gee & Gone labels. Emphasis on vocal groups (Teenagers, Cleftones, Harptones, Mellow Keys, Dubs, etc.) with a look at some obscure single artists (Eddie Tex Curtis, Ollie Shephard, Little Frankie Brunson, Oliver Jones, Dottie Johnson, etc.). A look at the Gee & Gone labels. Emphasis on vocal groups (Teenagers, Cleftones, Harptones, Mellow Keys, Dubs, etc.) with a look at some obscure single artists (Eddie Tex Curtis, Ollie Shephard, Little Frankie Brunson, Oliver Jones, Dottie Johnson, etc.).

]]> 7140 no For the Birds, Part 2. Features doo wop by groups named after birds from the late 1940's through the early 1960's. You will hear groups like the Crows, Wrens, Parrots, 5 Wings, Hawks Swans, Robins, Penguins, Orioles and 5 Hollywood Blue Jays. Fri, 12 Jul 2019 23:34:35 -0000 full Robert Javors For the Birds, Part 2. Features doo wop by groups named after birds from the late 1940's through ... For the Birds, Part 2. Features doo wop by groups named after birds from the late 1940's through the early 1960's. You will hear groups like the Crows, Wrens, Parrots, 5 Wings, Hawks Swans, Robins, Penguins, Orioles and 5 Hollywood Blue Jays. For the Birds, Part 2. Features doo wop by groups named after birds from the late 1940's through the early 1960's. You will hear groups like the Crows, Wrens, Parrots, 5 Wings, Hawks Swans, Robins, Penguins, Orioles and 5 Hollywood Blue Jays.

]]> 7140 no For the Birds, Part 1. Features doo wop groups named after birds from 1946-1963. From well known (Orioles Larks, Penguins, etc.) to the obscure (5 Wings, 5 Owls,5 Birds, Hawks, etc.) Thu, 04 Jul 2019 21:48:03 -0000 full Robert Javors For the Birds, Part 1. Features doo wop groups named after birds from 1946-1963. From well known ... For the Birds, Part 1. Features doo wop groups named after birds from 1946-1963. From well known (Orioles Larks, Penguins, etc.) to the obscure (5 Wings, 5 Owls,5 Birds, Hawks, etc.) For the Birds, Part 1. Features doo wop groups named after birds from 1946-1963. From well known (Orioles Larks, Penguins, etc.) to the obscure (5 Wings, 5 Owls,5 Birds, Hawks, etc.)

]]> 7135 no Features mid to late 1950's R&B (Larry Williams, Clyde McPhatter, Nappy Brown, Joe Turner, Earl Connelly King, etc.) and doo wop (Penguins, Drifters,Cliques, Cookies, etc.). Also includes R&B duos like Bobbie & Ronald, Gene & Eunice, and Shirley & Lee. Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:46:51 -0000 full Robert Javors Features mid to late 1950's R&B (Larry Williams, Clyde McPhatter, Nappy Brown, Joe Turner, Earl C... Features mid to late 1950's R&B (Larry Williams, Clyde McPhatter, Nappy Brown, Joe Turner, Earl Connelly King, etc.) and doo wop (Penguins, Drifters,Cliques, Cookies, etc.). Also includes R&B duos like Bobbie & Ronald, Gene & Eunice, and Shirley & Lee. Features mid to late 1950's R&B (Larry Williams, Clyde McPhatter, Nappy Brown, Joe Turner, Earl Connelly King, etc.) and doo wop (Penguins, Drifters,Cliques, Cookies, etc.). Also includes R&B duos like Bobbie & Ronald, Gene & Eunice, and Shirley & Lee.

]]> 7134 no R&B single artists (Clarence Henry, Lester Williams, Roscoe Gordon, etc.), duets (Sugar & Spice, Gene & Eunice, etc.) and vocal groups (Penguins, Mello-Harps, Vernon Green & Medallions. etc.). From 1951-1959. Fri, 21 Jun 2019 19:01:11 -0000 full Robert Javors R&B single artists (Clarence Henry, Lester Williams, Roscoe Gordon, etc.), duets (Sugar & Spice, ... R&B single artists (Clarence Henry, Lester Williams, Roscoe Gordon, etc.), duets (Sugar & Spice, Gene & Eunice, etc.) and vocal groups (Penguins, Mello-Harps, Vernon Green & Medallions. etc.). From 1951-1959. R&B single artists (Clarence Henry, Lester Williams, Roscoe Gordon, etc.), duets (Sugar & Spice, Gene & Eunice, etc.) and vocal groups (Penguins, Mello-Harps, Vernon Green & Medallions. etc.). From 1951-1959.

]]> 7140 no R&B popular in Jamaica from 1950-1955. Heavy emphasis on uptempo shuffle rhythm. Artists like Willie Mabon, Chuck Willis, Little Willie Littlefield, Floyd Dixon, Jimmy McCracklin, Marvin & Johnny, Rosco Gordon and Guitar Slim. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:07:22 -0000 full Robert Javors R&B popular in Jamaica from 1950-1955. Heavy emphasis on uptempo shuffle rhythm. Artists like Wil... R&B popular in Jamaica from 1950-1955. Heavy emphasis on uptempo shuffle rhythm. Artists like Willie Mabon, Chuck Willis, Little Willie Littlefield, Floyd Dixon, Jimmy McCracklin, Marvin & Johnny, Rosco Gordon and Guitar Slim. R&B popular in Jamaica from 1950-1955. Heavy emphasis on uptempo shuffle rhythm. Artists like Willie Mabon, Chuck Willis, Little Willie Littlefield, Floyd Dixon, Jimmy McCracklin, Marvin & Johnny, Rosco Gordon and Guitar Slim.

]]> 7139 no More R&B popular in Jamaica. Covers the years 1950-1955.Some doo wop (Lollypoppers, Charms, Clovers) and mostly hot R&B (Chuck Higgins, Zuzu Bollin, Oscar McLollie, Jimmy McCracklin, Jack Dupree, Jimmy Wilson, Harold Burrage, et. al.) Sat, 08 Jun 2019 22:49:52 -0000 full Robert Javors More R&B popular in Jamaica. Covers the years 1950-1955.Some doo wop (Lollypoppers, Charms, Clove... More R&B popular in Jamaica. Covers the years 1950-1955.Some doo wop (Lollypoppers, Charms, Clovers) and mostly hot R&B (Chuck Higgins, Zuzu Bollin, Oscar McLollie, Jimmy McCracklin, Jack Dupree, Jimmy Wilson, Harold Burrage, et. al.) More R&B popular in Jamaica. Covers the years 1950-1955.Some doo wop (Lollypoppers, Charms, Clovers) and mostly hot R&B (Chuck Higgins, Zuzu Bollin, Oscar McLollie, Jimmy McCracklin, Jack Dupree, Jimmy Wilson, Harold Burrage, et. al.)

]]> 7141 no R&B to Jamaica, the Early Years (1944-1951), Part 2. Features artists Ray-O-Vacs, Griffin Bros., King Tut, Sonny Thompson, Jackie Brenston, Gene Phillips & dozens of others. Fri, 31 May 2019 20:43:03 -0000 full Robert Javors R&B to Jamaica, the Early Years (1944-1951), Part 2. Features artists Ray-O-Vacs, Griffin Bros., ... R&B to Jamaica, the Early Years (1944-1951), Part 2. Features artists Ray-O-Vacs, Griffin Bros., King Tut, Sonny Thompson, Jackie Brenston, Gene Phillips & dozens of others. R&B to Jamaica, the Early Years (1944-1951), Part 2. Features artists Ray-O-Vacs, Griffin Bros., King Tut, Sonny Thompson, Jackie Brenston, Gene Phillips & dozens of others.

]]> 7140 no R&B Goes to Jamaica, Part 1. Covers the early years (1944-1951) of Jamaican sound systems playing U.S. R&B. Includes artists like Louis Jordan, Joe & Jimmy Liggins, Felix Gross, Gene Phillips, Percy Mayfield, Roy Milton, Hal Singer and dozens more playing mostly uptempo R&B with a shuffle beat. Thu, 23 May 2019 18:56:15 -0000 full Robert Javors R&B Goes to Jamaica, Part 1. Covers the early years (1944-1951) of Jamaican sound systems playing... R&B Goes to Jamaica, Part 1. Covers the early years (1944-1951) of Jamaican sound systems playing U.S. R&B. Includes artists like Louis Jordan, Joe & Jimmy Liggins, Felix Gross, Gene Phillips, Percy Mayfield, Roy Milton, Hal Singer and dozens more playing mostly uptempo R&B with a shuffle beat. R&B Goes to Jamaica, Part 1. Covers the early years (1944-1951) of Jamaican sound systems playing U.S. R&B. Includes artists like Louis Jordan, Joe & Jimmy Liggins, Felix Gross, Gene Phillips, Percy Mayfield, Roy Milton, Hal Singer and dozens more playing mostly uptempo R&B with a shuffle beat.

]]> 7141 no This show features jive and vaudeville type performances from the 1930s thru the 1940s. Features obscure groups like the 5 Jones Boys, The Toppers, 3 Barons, 3 Bits of Rhythm, Down Home Boys, Bandanna Girls, etc. plus better known acts such as Lucky Millinder, Babs Gonzales, Big Three Trio and Count Basie. Thu, 16 May 2019 21:57:27 -0000 full Robert Javors This show features jive and vaudeville type performances from the 1930s thru the 1940s. Features ... This show features jive and vaudeville type performances from the 1930s thru the 1940s. Features obscure groups like the 5 Jones Boys, The Toppers, 3 Barons, 3 Bits of Rhythm, Down Home Boys, Bandanna Girls, etc. plus better known acts such as Lucky Millinder, Babs Gonzales, Big Three Trio and Count Basie. This show features jive and vaudeville type performances from the 1930s thru the 1940s. Features obscure groups like the 5 Jones Boys, The Toppers, 3 Barons, 3 Bits of Rhythm, Down Home Boys, Bandanna Girls, etc. plus better known acts such as Lucky Millinder, Babs Gonzales, Big Three Trio and Count Basie.

]]> 7141 no Conclusion of look at Excello records of Nashville from 1952 to 1960. Features blues, R&B and gospel plus a feature of jive and vaudeville type performances from the 30s & 40s. Highlights groups like 3 Blackbirds, 3 Flames, Lewis Bronzeville Five, 3 Sharps and a Flat and many more. Sun, 12 May 2019 20:41:45 -0000 full Robert Javors Conclusion of look at Excello records of Nashville from 1952 to 1960. Features blues, R&B and gos... Conclusion of look at Excello records of Nashville from 1952 to 1960. Features blues, R&B and gospel plus a feature of jive and vaudeville type performances from the 30s & 40s. Highlights groups like 3 Blackbirds, 3 Flames, Lewis Bronzeville Five, 3 Sharps and a Flat and many more. Conclusion of look at Excello records of Nashville from 1952 to 1960. Features blues, R&B and gospel plus a feature of jive and vaudeville type performances from the 30s & 40s. Highlights groups like 3 Blackbirds, 3 Flames, Lewis Bronzeville Five, 3 Sharps and a Flat and many more.

]]> 7140 no Looks at Nashville's Excello label from 1952-1967. Features blues (Blues Rockers, Crown Prince Waterford, Rudy Green, etc.), gospel (Silvertone Singers, Boyer Brothers, Jewel Gospel Singers, etc.) and R&B (Jack Cooley, Larry Birdsong, Slim Hunt, Charles Friday, etc.). Fri, 03 May 2019 15:12:44 -0000 full Robert Javors Looks at Nashville's Excello label from 1952-1967. Features blues (Blues Rockers, Crown Prince Wa... Looks at Nashville's Excello label from 1952-1967. Features blues (Blues Rockers, Crown Prince Waterford, Rudy Green, etc.), gospel (Silvertone Singers, Boyer Brothers, Jewel Gospel Singers, etc.) and R&B (Jack Cooley, Larry Birdsong, Slim Hunt, Charles Friday, etc.). Looks at Nashville's Excello label from 1952-1967. Features blues (Blues Rockers, Crown Prince Waterford, Rudy Green, etc.), gospel (Silvertone Singers, Boyer Brothers, Jewel Gospel Singers, etc.) and R&B (Jack Cooley, Larry Birdsong, Slim Hunt, Charles Friday, etc.).

]]> 7141 no Third & final part of lok at Aladdin records from L.A. Covers mid-1940s to mid-1950s. Includes special tribute to Peppermint Harris. Covers doo wop (Five Keys, Jivers,Sha-Weez, Dodgers, etc.), R&B (Ike Carpenter, Shirley & Lee, Gene & Eunice, etc.) and blues (Jimmy Wilson, Joe Turner, Johnny Fuller, etc.) Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:44:17 -0000 full Robert Javors Third & final part of lok at Aladdin records from L.A. Covers mid-1940s to mid-1950s. Includes sp... Third & final part of lok at Aladdin records from L.A. Covers mid-1940s to mid-1950s. Includes special tribute to Peppermint Harris. Covers doo wop (Five Keys, Jivers,Sha-Weez, Dodgers, etc.), R&B (Ike Carpenter, Shirley & Lee, Gene & Eunice, etc.) and blues (Jimmy Wilson, Joe Turner, Johnny Fuller, etc.) Third & final part of lok at Aladdin records from L.A. Covers mid-1940s to mid-1950s. Includes special tribute to Peppermint Harris. Covers doo wop (Five Keys, Jivers,Sha-Weez, Dodgers, etc.), R&B (Ike Carpenter, Shirley & Lee, Gene & Eunice, etc.) and blues (Jimmy Wilson, Joe Turner, Johnny Fuller, etc.)

]]> 7140 no Part 2 of look at Aladdin records of Los Angeles. Covers recordings through 1951. Includes special tributes to Calvin Boze & Floyd Dixon. Also covers R&B (La Melle Prince, Little Miss Cornshucks, Wynonie Harris, etc.)& blues (Gatemouth Brown, Dirty Red, Jimmy McCracklin, Velma Nelson, etc.) Sat, 20 Apr 2019 01:10:30 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 2 of look at Aladdin records of Los Angeles. Covers recordings through 1951. Includes specia... Part 2 of look at Aladdin records of Los Angeles. Covers recordings through 1951. Includes special tributes to Calvin Boze & Floyd Dixon. Also covers R&B (La Melle Prince, Little Miss Cornshucks, Wynonie Harris, etc.)& blues (Gatemouth Brown, Dirty Red, Jimmy McCracklin, Velma Nelson, etc.) Part 2 of look at Aladdin records of Los Angeles. Covers recordings through 1951. Includes special tributes to Calvin Boze & Floyd Dixon. Also covers R&B (La Melle Prince, Little Miss Cornshucks, Wynonie Harris, etc.)& blues (Gatemouth Brown, Dirty Red, Jimmy McCracklin, Velma Nelson, etc.)

]]> 7139 no A look at the Aladdin label from Los Angeles, Part 1 (1945-1949). Includes blues (Thunder Smith, Lightnin' Hopkins, Joe Turner, etc.), R&B (Jay McShann, Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, Jimmy Lewis, etc.) and a little gospel by the Soul Stirrers. Mon, 15 Apr 2019 18:35:42 -0000 full Robert Javors A look at the Aladdin label from Los Angeles, Part 1 (1945-1949). Includes blues (Thunder Smith, ... A look at the Aladdin label from Los Angeles, Part 1 (1945-1949). Includes blues (Thunder Smith, Lightnin' Hopkins, Joe Turner, etc.), R&B (Jay McShann, Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, Jimmy Lewis, etc.) and a little gospel by the Soul Stirrers. A look at the Aladdin label from Los Angeles, Part 1 (1945-1949). Includes blues (Thunder Smith, Lightnin' Hopkins, Joe Turner, etc.), R&B (Jay McShann, Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, Jimmy Lewis, etc.) and a little gospel by the Soul Stirrers.

]]> 7140 no 2nd & final look at Harlem's Old Town records.Features blues (Bob Gaddy, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, etc.), doo wop (Valentines, Supremes,Vocaleers, etc/), R&B (Ursula Reed, Cherokee Conyers, Preston Brown) and early soul (Jesse Gee, Donald Height, Bobby Adams, etc.). Also has 4 song tribute to Arthur Prysock. Sat, 06 Apr 2019 17:45:22 -0000 full Robert Javors 2nd & final look at Harlem's Old Town records.Features blues (Bob Gaddy, Sonny Terry & Brownie Mc... 2nd & final look at Harlem's Old Town records.Features blues (Bob Gaddy, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, etc.), doo wop (Valentines, Supremes,Vocaleers, etc/), R&B (Ursula Reed, Cherokee Conyers, Preston Brown) and early soul (Jesse Gee, Donald Height, Bobby Adams, etc.). Also has 4 song tribute to Arthur Prysock. 2nd & final look at Harlem's Old Town records.Features blues (Bob Gaddy, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, etc.), doo wop (Valentines, Supremes,Vocaleers, etc/), R&B (Ursula Reed, Cherokee Conyers, Preston Brown) and early soul (Jesse Gee, Donald Height, Bobby Adams, etc.). Also has 4 song tribute to Arthur Prysock.

]]> 7140 no A look at Old Town's major artists. Features The Five Crowns, Billy Bland, The Fiestas, The Fairfield Four, Robert & Johnny, The Solitaires and Bob Gaddy. Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:31:38 -0000 full Robert Javors A look at Old Town's major artists. Features The Five Crowns, Billy Bland, The Fiestas, The Fairf... A look at Old Town's major artists. Features The Five Crowns, Billy Bland, The Fiestas, The Fairfield Four, Robert & Johnny, The Solitaires and Bob Gaddy. A look at Old Town's major artists. Features The Five Crowns, Billy Bland, The Fiestas, The Fairfield Four, Robert & Johnny, The Solitaires and Bob Gaddy.

]]> 7140 no Second and final show devoted to Parrot & Blue Lake records of Chicago in the mid-1950's. Features doo wop (Flamingos, Fascinators, Fortunes, etc.), R&B (Walter Spriggs, Leon Tarver, Marvin Philips, etc.) and blues (Curtis Jones, Baby Boy Warren, J.B. Lenoir, etc.). Many unissued recordings are played. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:53:32 -0000 full Robert Javors Second and final show devoted to Parrot & Blue Lake records of Chicago in the mid-1950's. Feature... Second and final show devoted to Parrot & Blue Lake records of Chicago in the mid-1950's. Features doo wop (Flamingos, Fascinators, Fortunes, etc.), R&B (Walter Spriggs, Leon Tarver, Marvin Philips, etc.) and blues (Curtis Jones, Baby Boy Warren, J.B. Lenoir, etc.). Many unissued recordings are played. Second and final show devoted to Parrot & Blue Lake records of Chicago in the mid-1950's. Features doo wop (Flamingos, Fascinators, Fortunes, etc.), R&B (Walter Spriggs, Leon Tarver, Marvin Philips, etc.) and blues (Curtis Jones, Baby Boy Warren, J.B. Lenoir, etc.). Many unissued recordings are played.

]]> 7141 no Exploration of the Parrot & Blue Lake labels from Chicago in the mid-1950's. Lots of doo wop (Orchids, Pelicans, 5 Thrills, Rockettes, etc.), blues (Ernest Lewis, John Brim, Little Wille Foster, etc.), R&B (Lu Mac, Jo-Jo Adams, Dusty Brown, etc.) and a little gospel (Peace Makers & Willie Webb Singers). Fri, 15 Mar 2019 02:19:08 -0000 full Robert Javors Exploration of the Parrot & Blue Lake labels from Chicago in the mid-1950's. Lots of doo wop (Orc... Exploration of the Parrot & Blue Lake labels from Chicago in the mid-1950's. Lots of doo wop (Orchids, Pelicans, 5 Thrills, Rockettes, etc.), blues (Ernest Lewis, John Brim, Little Wille Foster, etc.), R&B (Lu Mac, Jo-Jo Adams, Dusty Brown, etc.) and a little gospel (Peace Makers & Willie Webb Singers). Exploration of the Parrot & Blue Lake labels from Chicago in the mid-1950's. Lots of doo wop (Orchids, Pelicans, 5 Thrills, Rockettes, etc.), blues (Ernest Lewis, John Brim, Little Wille Foster, etc.), R&B (Lu Mac, Jo-Jo Adams, Dusty Brown, etc.) and a little gospel (Peace Makers & Willie Webb Singers).

]]> 7140 no 2nd and final part of tribute to Chicago's Cobra, Abco & Artistic labels.Features vocal groups (Clouds, Rip-Chords, etc.), R&B (Harold Burrage, Duke Jenkins, Clarence Jolly, etc.) & blues (Shakey Jake, Otis Rush, Little Willie Foster, etc.) Mon, 11 Mar 2019 22:32:17 -0000 full Robert Javors 2nd and final part of tribute to Chicago's Cobra, Abco & Artistic labels.Features vocal groups (C... 2nd and final part of tribute to Chicago's Cobra, Abco & Artistic labels.Features vocal groups (Clouds, Rip-Chords, etc.), R&B (Harold Burrage, Duke Jenkins, Clarence Jolly, etc.) & blues (Shakey Jake, Otis Rush, Little Willie Foster, etc.) 2nd and final part of tribute to Chicago's Cobra, Abco & Artistic labels.Features vocal groups (Clouds, Rip-Chords, etc.), R&B (Harold Burrage, Duke Jenkins, Clarence Jolly, etc.) & blues (Shakey Jake, Otis Rush, Little Willie Foster, etc.)

]]> 7140 no Show looks at Chicago labels owned by Elias Toscano in the mid to late 50's: Abco, Cobra & Artistic. Features doo wop (Calvaes, Rip-Chords & Clouds), blues (Otis Rush, Walter Horton, Buddy Guy, etc.) and R&B (Harold Burrage, Betty Everett, Clarence Jolly, etc.). Sat, 02 Mar 2019 05:35:11 -0000 full Robert Javors Show looks at Chicago labels owned by Elias Toscano in the mid to late 50's: Abco, Cobra & Artist... Show looks at Chicago labels owned by Elias Toscano in the mid to late 50's: Abco, Cobra & Artistic. Features doo wop (Calvaes, Rip-Chords & Clouds), blues (Otis Rush, Walter Horton, Buddy Guy, etc.) and R&B (Harold Burrage, Betty Everett, Clarence Jolly, etc.). Show looks at Chicago labels owned by Elias Toscano in the mid to late 50's: Abco, Cobra & Artistic. Features doo wop (Calvaes, Rip-Chords & Clouds), blues (Otis Rush, Walter Horton, Buddy Guy, etc.) and R&B (Harold Burrage, Betty Everett, Clarence Jolly, etc.).

]]> 7141 no This show looks at The Dozens and Dirty Mother For You songs from 1929-1947 (Roosevelt Sykes, Dirty Red, Buddy Guy & Jr. Wells, Sam Price, etc.), Texas prison toasts (explicitly raunchy) from the 1960's and risque songs from Lucille Bogan (1929-1935) and Bo Carter (1930 & 1931). Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:53:20 -0000 full Robert Javors This show looks at The Dozens and Dirty Mother For You songs from 1929-1947 (Roosevelt Sykes, Dir... This show looks at The Dozens and Dirty Mother For You songs from 1929-1947 (Roosevelt Sykes, Dirty Red, Buddy Guy & Jr. Wells, Sam Price, etc.), Texas prison toasts (explicitly raunchy) from the 1960's and risque songs from Lucille Bogan (1929-1935) and Bo Carter (1930 & 1931). This show looks at The Dozens and Dirty Mother For You songs from 1929-1947 (Roosevelt Sykes, Dirty Red, Buddy Guy & Jr. Wells, Sam Price, etc.), Texas prison toasts (explicitly raunchy) from the 1960's and risque songs from Lucille Bogan (1929-1935) and Bo Carter (1930 & 1931).

]]> 7140 no A look at Federal records, Part 3. Concentrates on the mid to late 1950's. Features doo wop (Lamplighters, Platters, Royals, etc.), R&B (Cal Green, Jimmy Witherspoon, Rudy Ray Moore, etc.) and blues (Willie Mabon, Little Willie Littlefield, Preston Love, etc.) Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:04:00 -0000 full Robert Javors A look at Federal records, Part 3. Concentrates on the mid to late 1950's. Features doo wop (Lamp... A look at Federal records, Part 3. Concentrates on the mid to late 1950's. Features doo wop (Lamplighters, Platters, Royals, etc.), R&B (Cal Green, Jimmy Witherspoon, Rudy Ray Moore, etc.) and blues (Willie Mabon, Little Willie Littlefield, Preston Love, etc.) A look at Federal records, Part 3. Concentrates on the mid to late 1950's. Features doo wop (Lamplighters, Platters, Royals, etc.), R&B (Cal Green, Jimmy Witherspoon, Rudy Ray Moore, etc.) and blues (Willie Mabon, Little Willie Littlefield, Preston Love, etc.)

]]> 7139 no Federal records, Part 2. Explores R&B (Annisteen Allen, Eddie Chamblee, Cecil Count Carter, etc.), doo wop (Platters, Lamplighters, etc.), blues (Pete Guitar Lewis,John Watson, Preston Love, etc.) & gospel (Florida Soul Stirrers, Sister Bonnie Bradford, etc.) Sat, 09 Feb 2019 01:46:33 -0000 full Robert Javors Federal records, Part 2. Explores R&B (Annisteen Allen, Eddie Chamblee, Cecil Count Carter, etc.)... Federal records, Part 2. Explores R&B (Annisteen Allen, Eddie Chamblee, Cecil Count Carter, etc.), doo wop (Platters, Lamplighters, etc.), blues (Pete Guitar Lewis,John Watson, Preston Love, etc.) & gospel (Florida Soul Stirrers, Sister Bonnie Bradford, etc.) Federal records, Part 2. Explores R&B (Annisteen Allen, Eddie Chamblee, Cecil Count Carter, etc.), doo wop (Platters, Lamplighters, etc.), blues (Pete Guitar Lewis,John Watson, Preston Love, etc.) & gospel (Florida Soul Stirrers, Sister Bonnie Bradford, etc.)

]]> 7141 no Looks at the first two years of Federal records. Awesome blues (Baby Boy Warren, John Lee, Little Willie Littlefield, etc.), great doo wop (Dominoes,Royals, 4 Jaqcks, etc.), early R&B (Max Bailey, Little Esther, Teddy Williams, etc.) & obscure gospel (Golden Eagles, 4 Internes, Thelma Bumpess, etc.) Sat, 02 Feb 2019 00:24:09 -0000 full Robert Javors Looks at the first two years of Federal records. Awesome blues (Baby Boy Warren, John Lee, Little... Looks at the first two years of Federal records. Awesome blues (Baby Boy Warren, John Lee, Little Willie Littlefield, etc.), great doo wop (Dominoes,Royals, 4 Jaqcks, etc.), early R&B (Max Bailey, Little Esther, Teddy Williams, etc.) & obscure gospel (Golden Eagles, 4 Internes, Thelma Bumpess, etc.) Looks at the first two years of Federal records. Awesome blues (Baby Boy Warren, John Lee, Little Willie Littlefield, etc.), great doo wop (Dominoes,Royals, 4 Jaqcks, etc.), early R&B (Max Bailey, Little Esther, Teddy Williams, etc.) & obscure gospel (Golden Eagles, 4 Internes, Thelma Bumpess, etc.)

]]> 7140 no Part 3 of tribute to Vee Jay records. Covers the years 1954-1956. Features R&B (Joe Buckner, Danny Cobb, Dizzy Dixon, etc.), blues (J.B.Hutto, Eddie Taylor,Billy Boy Arnold, Joe Williams, etc.), vocal groups Hi-Liters, Magnificents,Dells, El Dorados, etc.) and gospel (Spiritual Airs, Staple Singers, Kelly Brothers, etc.) Fri, 25 Jan 2019 20:31:12 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 3 of tribute to Vee Jay records. Covers the years 1954-1956. Features R&B (Joe Buckner, Dann... Part 3 of tribute to Vee Jay records. Covers the years 1954-1956. Features R&B (Joe Buckner, Danny Cobb, Dizzy Dixon, etc.), blues (J.B.Hutto, Eddie Taylor,Billy Boy Arnold, Joe Williams, etc.), vocal groups Hi-Liters, Magnificents,Dells, El Dorados, etc.) and gospel (Spiritual Airs, Staple Singers, Kelly Brothers, etc.) Part 3 of tribute to Vee Jay records. Covers the years 1954-1956. Features R&B (Joe Buckner, Danny Cobb, Dizzy Dixon, etc.), blues (J.B.Hutto, Eddie Taylor,Billy Boy Arnold, Joe Williams, etc.), vocal groups Hi-Liters, Magnificents,Dells, El Dorados, etc.) and gospel (Spiritual Airs, Staple Singers, Kelly Brothers, etc.)

]]> 7140 no Features Part 2 of tribute to Vee Jay records from 1953-1955. Vocal groups (Spaniels, El Dorados, Dells, etc.), R&B (Billy Emerson, Earl Phillips, Al Smith, Priscilla Bowman, etc.), blues (Sunnyland Slim, Floyd Jones, Eddie Taylor, etc.) & gospel (Staple Singers, Highway QC's, etc.). Fri, 18 Jan 2019 23:42:03 -0000 full Robert Javors Features Part 2 of tribute to Vee Jay records from 1953-1955. Vocal groups (Spaniels, El Dorados,... Features Part 2 of tribute to Vee Jay records from 1953-1955. Vocal groups (Spaniels, El Dorados, Dells, etc.), R&B (Billy Emerson, Earl Phillips, Al Smith, Priscilla Bowman, etc.), blues (Sunnyland Slim, Floyd Jones, Eddie Taylor, etc.) & gospel (Staple Singers, Highway QC's, etc.). Features Part 2 of tribute to Vee Jay records from 1953-1955. Vocal groups (Spaniels, El Dorados, Dells, etc.), R&B (Billy Emerson, Earl Phillips, Al Smith, Priscilla Bowman, etc.), blues (Sunnyland Slim, Floyd Jones, Eddie Taylor, etc.) & gospel (Staple Singers, Highway QC's, etc.).

]]> 7140 no This show features the early years (1953/4) of Vee Jay records. Highlights are vocal groups (Spaniels, El Dorados, Five Echoes, etc.), blues (Sunnyland Slim, Floyd Jones, Jimmy Reed, etc.), R&B (Pro McClam, Floyd Valentine, Al Smith, Tommy Dean, etc.) and gospel (Maceo Woods, Lockhart Sgrs, Rasberry Sgrs, etc.) Mon, 14 Jan 2019 18:45:06 -0000 full Robert Javors This show features the early years (1953/4) of Vee Jay records. Highlights are vocal groups (Span... This show features the early years (1953/4) of Vee Jay records. Highlights are vocal groups (Spaniels, El Dorados, Five Echoes, etc.), blues (Sunnyland Slim, Floyd Jones, Jimmy Reed, etc.), R&B (Pro McClam, Floyd Valentine, Al Smith, Tommy Dean, etc.) and gospel (Maceo Woods, Lockhart Sgrs, Rasberry Sgrs, etc.) This show features the early years (1953/4) of Vee Jay records. Highlights are vocal groups (Spaniels, El Dorados, Five Echoes, etc.), blues (Sunnyland Slim, Floyd Jones, Jimmy Reed, etc.), R&B (Pro McClam, Floyd Valentine, Al Smith, Tommy Dean, etc.) and gospel (Maceo Woods, Lockhart Sgrs, Rasberry Sgrs, etc.)

]]> 7141 no The story of Hollywood records from 1954 to 1958. Features doo wop (Feathers, L'Captans, 4 Jacks Arrows, etc), blues (McCracklin, Johnny Fuller, Muke Thomas, etc), R&B (Linda Hayes, Jesse Belvin, King Perry, Frankie Ervin, etc.) plus a smattering of gospel (Rising Star Sgrs & Soul Comforters). Sat, 05 Jan 2019 22:49:03 -0000 full Robert Javors The story of Hollywood records from 1954 to 1958. Features doo wop (Feathers, L'Captans, 4 Jacks ... The story of Hollywood records from 1954 to 1958. Features doo wop (Feathers, L'Captans, 4 Jacks Arrows, etc), blues (McCracklin, Johnny Fuller, Muke Thomas, etc), R&B (Linda Hayes, Jesse Belvin, King Perry, Frankie Ervin, etc.) plus a smattering of gospel (Rising Star Sgrs & Soul Comforters). The story of Hollywood records from 1954 to 1958. Features doo wop (Feathers, L'Captans, 4 Jacks Arrows, etc), blues (McCracklin, Johnny Fuller, Muke Thomas, etc), R&B (Linda Hayes, Jesse Belvin, King Perry, Frankie Ervin, etc.) plus a smattering of gospel (Rising Star Sgrs & Soul Comforters).

]]> 7141 no Holiday music, Part 2. Features classic blues from the 20' & 30's (Bessie Smith, Victoria Spivey, Bumble Bee Slim, etc.) plus lots of R&B, blues, doo wop & gospel from the late 40's thru 1970. Listen to Johnny Otis, Carla Thomas, Titus Turner, The Moonglows, The Janells, & plenty others. Sat, 29 Dec 2018 00:05:36 -0000 full Robert Javors Holiday music, Part 2. Features classic blues from the 20' & 30's (Bessie Smith, Victoria Spivey,... Holiday music, Part 2. Features classic blues from the 20' & 30's (Bessie Smith, Victoria Spivey, Bumble Bee Slim, etc.) plus lots of R&B, blues, doo wop & gospel from the late 40's thru 1970. Listen to Johnny Otis, Carla Thomas, Titus Turner, The Moonglows, The Janells, & plenty others. Holiday music, Part 2. Features classic blues from the 20' & 30's (Bessie Smith, Victoria Spivey, Bumble Bee Slim, etc.) plus lots of R&B, blues, doo wop & gospel from the late 40's thru 1970. Listen to Johnny Otis, Carla Thomas, Titus Turner, The Moonglows, The Janells, & plenty others.

]]> 7140 no Blues, R&B, gospel and doo wop holiday songs with emphasis on the late 1940's and the 1950's.Oddities by The Victory Five, Big Bud, Felix Gross, Boll Weevil, Kenny Williams, Maggie Ingram with the Silver Stars, etc. Mon, 24 Dec 2018 19:35:59 -0000 full Robert Javors Blues, R&B, gospel and doo wop holiday songs with emphasis on the late 1940's and the 1950's.Oddi... Blues, R&B, gospel and doo wop holiday songs with emphasis on the late 1940's and the 1950's.Oddities by The Victory Five, Big Bud, Felix Gross, Boll Weevil, Kenny Williams, Maggie Ingram with the Silver Stars, etc. Blues, R&B, gospel and doo wop holiday songs with emphasis on the late 1940's and the 1950's.Oddities by The Victory Five, Big Bud, Felix Gross, Boll Weevil, Kenny Williams, Maggie Ingram with the Silver Stars, etc.

]]> 7141 no Features extra tracks from previous shows. More from Dootsie Williams' labels, more uptempo R&B, add'l Chance tracks, live Ike & Tina, and more West Coast R&B from Money, Cash and Recorded in Hollywood labels. Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:58:52 -0000 full Robert Javors Features extra tracks from previous shows. More from Dootsie Williams' labels, more uptempo R&B, ... Features extra tracks from previous shows. More from Dootsie Williams' labels, more uptempo R&B, add'l Chance tracks, live Ike & Tina, and more West Coast R&B from Money, Cash and Recorded in Hollywood labels. Features extra tracks from previous shows. More from Dootsie Williams' labels, more uptempo R&B, add'l Chance tracks, live Ike & Tina, and more West Coast R&B from Money, Cash and Recorded in Hollywood labels.

]]> 7140 no The second & final look at labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Emphasis on the years 1954-1962 and vocal group harmony. Listen to the Penguins, Medallions, Meadowlarks, Calvanes, Cuff Links, etc. Sat, 08 Dec 2018 23:12:09 -0000 full Robert Javors The second & final look at labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Emphasis on the years 1954-1962 and ... The second & final look at labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Emphasis on the years 1954-1962 and vocal group harmony. Listen to the Penguins, Medallions, Meadowlarks, Calvanes, Cuff Links, etc. The second & final look at labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Emphasis on the years 1954-1962 and vocal group harmony. Listen to the Penguins, Medallions, Meadowlarks, Calvanes, Cuff Links, etc.

]]> 7141 no Second and final part of a look at the labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Emphasis on 1954-1962 & vocal group harmony. Listen to the Medallions, Penguins, Cuff Links, Calvanes, Meadowlarks, et.al. Sat, 08 Dec 2018 23:05:25 -0000 full Robert Javors Second and final part of a look at the labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Emphasis on 1954-1962 & ... Second and final part of a look at the labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Emphasis on 1954-1962 & vocal group harmony. Listen to the Medallions, Penguins, Cuff Links, Calvanes, Meadowlarks, et.al. Second and final part of a look at the labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Emphasis on 1954-1962 & vocal group harmony. Listen to the Medallions, Penguins, Cuff Links, Calvanes, Meadowlarks, et.al.

]]> 7141 no This is the first part of an exploration of labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Concentrates on his early years with Blue (Blu) and early Dootone. Heavy on R&B (Roy Milton, Johnny Taylor, Duke Henderson, Fats Gains,etc), some blues, a little gospel and the rarer of vocal groups like The Pipes, The Saigons, The Dootones & The Calvanes. Sat, 01 Dec 2018 01:59:42 -0000 full Robert Javors This is the first part of an exploration of labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Concentrates on his... This is the first part of an exploration of labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Concentrates on his early years with Blue (Blu) and early Dootone. Heavy on R&B (Roy Milton, Johnny Taylor, Duke Henderson, Fats Gains,etc), some blues, a little gospel and the rarer of vocal groups like The Pipes, The Saigons, The Dootones & The Calvanes. This is the first part of an exploration of labels owned by Dootsie Williams. Concentrates on his early years with Blue (Blu) and early Dootone. Heavy on R&B (Roy Milton, Johnny Taylor, Duke Henderson, Fats Gains,etc), some blues, a little gospel and the rarer of vocal groups like The Pipes, The Saigons, The Dootones & The Calvanes.

]]> 7139 no Features uptempo R&B from 1951-1962. Many rarities and obscurities like Tucker Coles, Pat Valdelar, Harmon Jump Jones, Scat Man Bailey, Jessie Mae, Percy Welch, Eddie Alston & Jimmie Lee. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:39:19 -0000 full Robert Javors Features uptempo R&B from 1951-1962. Many rarities and obscurities like Tucker Coles, Pat Valdela... Features uptempo R&B from 1951-1962. Many rarities and obscurities like Tucker Coles, Pat Valdelar, Harmon Jump Jones, Scat Man Bailey, Jessie Mae, Percy Welch, Eddie Alston & Jimmie Lee. Features uptempo R&B from 1951-1962. Many rarities and obscurities like Tucker Coles, Pat Valdelar, Harmon Jump Jones, Scat Man Bailey, Jessie Mae, Percy Welch, Eddie Alston & Jimmie Lee.

]]> 7141 no Part 3 of tribute to Ike Turner both as sideman & main artist on recordings from St. Louis & East St. Louis (Phantom, Stevens, Ballad, Joyce labels among others), Chicago (Cobra & Artistic labels, & recordings by the Ike & Tina Revue (Sue, Kent & Liberty labels). Years covered are 1954-1970. Sun, 18 Nov 2018 04:21:40 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 3 of tribute to Ike Turner both as sideman & main artist on recordings from St. Louis & East... Part 3 of tribute to Ike Turner both as sideman & main artist on recordings from St. Louis & East St. Louis (Phantom, Stevens, Ballad, Joyce labels among others), Chicago (Cobra & Artistic labels, & recordings by the Ike & Tina Revue (Sue, Kent & Liberty labels). Years covered are 1954-1970. Part 3 of tribute to Ike Turner both as sideman & main artist on recordings from St. Louis & East St. Louis (Phantom, Stevens, Ballad, Joyce labels among others), Chicago (Cobra & Artistic labels, & recordings by the Ike & Tina Revue (Sue, Kent & Liberty labels). Years covered are 1954-1970.

]]> 7139 no Part 2 of the music of Ike Turner. Ike as leader & sideman in recordings done in the South from 1951-1954. Featured artists include Bobby Blue Bland,Howlin' Wolf, Jackie Brenston, The Prisonaires, Little Jr. Parker & Billy the Kid Emerson among many others. Sun, 11 Nov 2018 22:08:34 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 2 of the music of Ike Turner. Ike as leader & sideman in recordings done in the South from 1... Part 2 of the music of Ike Turner. Ike as leader & sideman in recordings done in the South from 1951-1954. Featured artists include Bobby Blue Bland,Howlin' Wolf, Jackie Brenston, The Prisonaires, Little Jr. Parker & Billy the Kid Emerson among many others. Part 2 of the music of Ike Turner. Ike as leader & sideman in recordings done in the South from 1951-1954. Featured artists include Bobby Blue Bland,Howlin' Wolf, Jackie Brenston, The Prisonaires, Little Jr. Parker & Billy the Kid Emerson among many others.

]]> 7141 no Explores Ike Turner's career as leader & sideman from 1951-1954 on records made in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. Features artists like Jr. Parker, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Jackie Brenston, Bobby Blue Bland, Roscoe Gordon and many others. Sat, 03 Nov 2018 18:59:29 -0000 full Robert Javors Explores Ike Turner's career as leader & sideman from 1951-1954 on records made in Tennessee, Mis... Explores Ike Turner's career as leader & sideman from 1951-1954 on records made in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. Features artists like Jr. Parker, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Jackie Brenston, Bobby Blue Bland, Roscoe Gordon and many others. Explores Ike Turner's career as leader & sideman from 1951-1954 on records made in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. Features artists like Jr. Parker, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Jackie Brenston, Bobby Blue Bland, Roscoe Gordon and many others.

]]> 7140 no Show focuses on the Chance & Sabre labels 91950-1954) featuring blues(Johnny Shines, Big Boy Spires, J.B. Hutto, etc),R&B (Rudy Green, Skippy Brown, Bobby Prince, etc.),vocal groups (Moonglows, Flamingos, 5 Chances, etc.)and a little gospel. Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:43:47 -0000 full Robert Javors Show focuses on the Chance & Sabre labels 91950-1954) featuring blues(Johnny Shines, Big Boy Spir... Show focuses on the Chance & Sabre labels 91950-1954) featuring blues(Johnny Shines, Big Boy Spires, J.B. Hutto, etc),R&B (Rudy Green, Skippy Brown, Bobby Prince, etc.),vocal groups (Moonglows, Flamingos, 5 Chances, etc.)and a little gospel. Show focuses on the Chance & Sabre labels 91950-1954) featuring blues(Johnny Shines, Big Boy Spires, J.B. Hutto, etc),R&B (Rudy Green, Skippy Brown, Bobby Prince, etc.),vocal groups (Moonglows, Flamingos, 5 Chances, etc.)and a little gospel.

]]> 7140 no A look at the Chance and Sabre labels from Chicago, 1950-1954. Looks at doo wop (Flamingos, Moonglows, Spaniels, 5 Chances, etc.), down home blues (John Lee Hooker, Homesick James, Big Boy Spires, etc.) and R&B (Rudy Greene, JoJo Adams, Jimmy Binkley, etc). Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:59:56 -0000 full Robert Javors A look at the Chance and Sabre labels from Chicago, 1950-1954. Looks at doo wop (Flamingos, Moong... A look at the Chance and Sabre labels from Chicago, 1950-1954. Looks at doo wop (Flamingos, Moonglows, Spaniels, 5 Chances, etc.), down home blues (John Lee Hooker, Homesick James, Big Boy Spires, etc.) and R&B (Rudy Greene, JoJo Adams, Jimmy Binkley, etc). A look at the Chance and Sabre labels from Chicago, 1950-1954. Looks at doo wop (Flamingos, Moonglows, Spaniels, 5 Chances, etc.), down home blues (John Lee Hooker, Homesick James, Big Boy Spires, etc.) and R&B (Rudy Greene, JoJo Adams, Jimmy Binkley, etc).

]]> 7140 no Final look at John Dolphin's Los Angeles labels. Features R&B, blues and vocal groups on Money and Cash labels from the mid-1950's. Lots of unissued songs & alternate takes. Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:37:14 -0000 full Robert Javors Final look at John Dolphin's Los Angeles labels. Features R&B, blues and vocal groups on Money an... Final look at John Dolphin's Los Angeles labels. Features R&B, blues and vocal groups on Money and Cash labels from the mid-1950's. Lots of unissued songs & alternate takes. Final look at John Dolphin's Los Angeles labels. Features R&B, blues and vocal groups on Money and Cash labels from the mid-1950's. Lots of unissued songs & alternate takes.

]]> 7140 no Examination of John Dolphin's labels of the early 1950's: Recorded in Hollywood, Lucky, Cash & Money. Covers vocal groups, R&B, blues and some gospel.Many unissued songs and alternate takes of issued songs. Fri, 05 Oct 2018 23:00:47 -0000 full Robert Javors Examination of John Dolphin's labels of the early 1950's: Recorded in Hollywood, Lucky, Cash & Mo... Examination of John Dolphin's labels of the early 1950's: Recorded in Hollywood, Lucky, Cash & Money. Covers vocal groups, R&B, blues and some gospel.Many unissued songs and alternate takes of issued songs. Examination of John Dolphin's labels of the early 1950's: Recorded in Hollywood, Lucky, Cash & Money. Covers vocal groups, R&B, blues and some gospel.Many unissued songs and alternate takes of issued songs.

]]> 7140 no Examination of John Dolphin labels of the early 1950;s: Recorded in Hollywood, Lucky, Cash and Money. Covers vocal groups, R&B, blues & a little gospel. Fri, 05 Oct 2018 22:56:10 -0000 full Robert Javors Examination of John Dolphin labels of the early 1950;s: Recorded in Hollywood, Lucky, Cash and Mo... Examination of John Dolphin labels of the early 1950;s: Recorded in Hollywood, Lucky, Cash and Money. Covers vocal groups, R&B, blues & a little gospel. Examination of John Dolphin labels of the early 1950;s: Recorded in Hollywood, Lucky, Cash and Money. Covers vocal groups, R&B, blues & a little gospel.

]]> 7140 no An examination of Dolphin's of Hollywood and Recorded in Hollywood doo wop, R&B, gospel and blues from 1948-1953.Features many unissued recordings. Sat, 29 Sep 2018 19:21:47 -0000 full Robert Javors An examination of Dolphin's of Hollywood and Recorded in Hollywood doo wop, R&B, gospel and blues... An examination of Dolphin's of Hollywood and Recorded in Hollywood doo wop, R&B, gospel and blues from 1948-1953.Features many unissued recordings. An examination of Dolphin's of Hollywood and Recorded in Hollywood doo wop, R&B, gospel and blues from 1948-1953.Features many unissued recordings.

]]> 7140 no Second half of Coral R&B plus Part 1 of tribute to John Dolphin's labels: Dolphin's of Hollywood and Recorded in Hollywood. Features R&B, blues, gospel and doo wop. Sun, 23 Sep 2018 20:22:45 -0000 full Robert Javors Second half of Coral R&B plus Part 1 of tribute to John Dolphin's labels: Dolphin's of Hollywood ... Second half of Coral R&B plus Part 1 of tribute to John Dolphin's labels: Dolphin's of Hollywood and Recorded in Hollywood. Features R&B, blues, gospel and doo wop. Second half of Coral R&B plus Part 1 of tribute to John Dolphin's labels: Dolphin's of Hollywood and Recorded in Hollywood. Features R&B, blues, gospel and doo wop.

]]> 7139 no Part 2 of blues, gospel and R&B about the Korean War plus Part 1 of doo wop, blues and R&B from the Coral label from 1949-1952. Sat, 15 Sep 2018 21:11:49 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 2 of blues, gospel and R&B about the Korean War plus Part 1 of doo wop, blues and R&B from t... Part 2 of blues, gospel and R&B about the Korean War plus Part 1 of doo wop, blues and R&B from the Coral label from 1949-1952. Part 2 of blues, gospel and R&B about the Korean War plus Part 1 of doo wop, blues and R&B from the Coral label from 1949-1952.

]]> 7140 no R&B, gospel and blues about the Korean War from 1950-1954.Includes on air news broadcasts about Korean War from radio & TV. Mon, 10 Sep 2018 23:25:31 -0000 full Robert Javors R&B, gospel and blues about the Korean War from 1950-1954.Includes on air news broadcasts about K... R&B, gospel and blues about the Korean War from 1950-1954.Includes on air news broadcasts about Korean War from radio & TV. R&B, gospel and blues about the Korean War from 1950-1954.Includes on air news broadcasts about Korean War from radio & TV.

]]> 7141 no Exploration of the Herald label from 1951-1963. Features down home blues like Little Walter, R&B likeBlind Billy Tate, Larry Dale, Tommy Ridgley, etc. & doo wop like The Nutmegs, Turban, Mello-Kings, Etc. Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:56:45 -0000 full Robert Javors Exploration of the Herald label from 1951-1963. Features down home blues like Little Walter, R&B ... Exploration of the Herald label from 1951-1963. Features down home blues like Little Walter, R&B likeBlind Billy Tate, Larry Dale, Tommy Ridgley, etc. & doo wop like The Nutmegs, Turban, Mello-Kings, Etc. Exploration of the Herald label from 1951-1963. Features down home blues like Little Walter, R&B likeBlind Billy Tate, Larry Dale, Tommy Ridgley, etc. & doo wop like The Nutmegs, Turban, Mello-Kings, Etc.

]]> 7139 no Part 2 featuring Bobby & Danny Robinson's labels such as Fire, Fury, Red Robin, Whirlin Disc & Vest. Focus on R&B, blues and doo wop from Harlem in the 1950's & 1960's. Mon, 27 Aug 2018 17:17:30 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 2 featuring Bobby & Danny Robinson's labels such as Fire, Fury, Red Robin, Whirlin Disc & V... Part 2 featuring Bobby & Danny Robinson's labels such as Fire, Fury, Red Robin, Whirlin Disc & Vest. Focus on R&B, blues and doo wop from Harlem in the 1950's & 1960's. Part 2 featuring Bobby & Danny Robinson's labels such as Fire, Fury, Red Robin, Whirlin Disc & Vest. Focus on R&B, blues and doo wop from Harlem in the 1950's & 1960's.

]]> 7140 no A look at the R&B, blues and doo wop produced by Bobby & Danny Robinson on their many labels: Red Robin, Everlast, Fire, Fury, Vest & Whirlin' Disc in the 1950's & 1060's. Mon, 20 Aug 2018 02:05:11 -0000 full Robert Javors A look at the R&B, blues and doo wop produced by Bobby & Danny Robinson on their many labels: Red... A look at the R&B, blues and doo wop produced by Bobby & Danny Robinson on their many labels: Red Robin, Everlast, Fire, Fury, Vest & Whirlin' Disc in the 1950's & 1060's. A look at the R&B, blues and doo wop produced by Bobby & Danny Robinson on their many labels: Red Robin, Everlast, Fire, Fury, Vest & Whirlin' Disc in the 1950's & 1060's.

]]> 7141 no More rip roaring R&B from 1947-1961. Features obscure labels & artists such as Moohah, Fats Witherspoon, Red McAllister, Joe Conwright, Sonny Brooks, The Dukes of Rhythm and many others. Sun, 12 Aug 2018 23:25:56 -0000 full Robert Javors More rip roaring R&B from 1947-1961. Features obscure labels & artists such as Moohah, Fats Withe... More rip roaring R&B from 1947-1961. Features obscure labels & artists such as Moohah, Fats Witherspoon, Red McAllister, Joe Conwright, Sonny Brooks, The Dukes of Rhythm and many others. More rip roaring R&B from 1947-1961. Features obscure labels & artists such as Moohah, Fats Witherspoon, Red McAllister, Joe Conwright, Sonny Brooks, The Dukes of Rhythm and many others.

]]> 7139 no Features rip roaring R&B from the late 40's thru the early 60's.Highlights obscure singers and oddball record labels. Examples are Tangerine, King James, Harold Young, Dottie Johnson, Baby Doll & Billie McAllister. Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:30:43 -0000 full Robert Javors Features rip roaring R&B from the late 40's thru the early 60's.Highlights obscure singers and od... Features rip roaring R&B from the late 40's thru the early 60's.Highlights obscure singers and oddball record labels. Examples are Tangerine, King James, Harold Young, Dottie Johnson, Baby Doll & Billie McAllister. Features rip roaring R&B from the late 40's thru the early 60's.Highlights obscure singers and oddball record labels. Examples are Tangerine, King James, Harold Young, Dottie Johnson, Baby Doll & Billie McAllister.

]]> 7140 no Show features vaudeville, hokum & Jive from the 20's thru the 40's. Highlights are Butterbeans & Susie, Victoria Spivey & Lonnie Johnson, The Hokum Boys, Pigmeat Pete & Catjuice Charlie among others. Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:20:44 -0000 full Robert Javors Show features vaudeville, hokum & Jive from the 20's thru the 40's. Highlights are Butterbeans & ... Show features vaudeville, hokum & Jive from the 20's thru the 40's. Highlights are Butterbeans & Susie, Victoria Spivey & Lonnie Johnson, The Hokum Boys, Pigmeat Pete & Catjuice Charlie among others. Show features vaudeville, hokum & Jive from the 20's thru the 40's. Highlights are Butterbeans & Susie, Victoria Spivey & Lonnie Johnson, The Hokum Boys, Pigmeat Pete & Catjuice Charlie among others.

]]> 7140 no Features mostly obscure women in blues and R&B from 1947-1959.Singers like Edna McRaney, Lu Mac, Kitty Stevenson, Baby Dee, Eunice Davis, Effie Smith, Dorothy Logan and dozens of others. Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:27:55 -0000 full Robert Javors Features mostly obscure women in blues and R&B from 1947-1959.Singers like Edna McRaney, Lu Mac, ... Features mostly obscure women in blues and R&B from 1947-1959.Singers like Edna McRaney, Lu Mac, Kitty Stevenson, Baby Dee, Eunice Davis, Effie Smith, Dorothy Logan and dozens of others. Features mostly obscure women in blues and R&B from 1947-1959.Singers like Edna McRaney, Lu Mac, Kitty Stevenson, Baby Dee, Eunice Davis, Effie Smith, Dorothy Logan and dozens of others.

]]> 7140 no First hour devoted to Matt Murphy, Chicago blues guitarist who died in June. Second hour devoted to women in blues and R&B from 1947-1954. Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:23:28 -0000 full Robert Javors First hour devoted to Matt Murphy, Chicago blues guitarist who died in June. Second hour devoted ... First hour devoted to Matt Murphy, Chicago blues guitarist who died in June. Second hour devoted to women in blues and R&B from 1947-1954. First hour devoted to Matt Murphy, Chicago blues guitarist who died in June. Second hour devoted to women in blues and R&B from 1947-1954.

]]> 7139 no The second part of an exploration of Apollo records concentrating on blues, R&B, vocal groups & gospel from 1945 to 1955. Sat, 30 Jun 2018 21:04:41 -0000 full Robert Javors The second part of an exploration of Apollo records concentrating on blues, R&B, vocal groups & g... The second part of an exploration of Apollo records concentrating on blues, R&B, vocal groups & gospel from 1945 to 1955. The second part of an exploration of Apollo records concentrating on blues, R&B, vocal groups & gospel from 1945 to 1955.

]]> 20 no Part 1 of exploration of Apollo Records from 1945 to 1955. Looks at R&B, blues, vocal groups and gospel with short feature on Mahalia Jackson. Mon, 25 Jun 2018 21:21:28 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 1 of exploration of Apollo Records from 1945 to 1955. Looks at R&B, blues, vocal groups and ... Part 1 of exploration of Apollo Records from 1945 to 1955. Looks at R&B, blues, vocal groups and gospel with short feature on Mahalia Jackson. Part 1 of exploration of Apollo Records from 1945 to 1955. Looks at R&B, blues, vocal groups and gospel with short feature on Mahalia Jackson.

]]> 20 no The third & final part of King Records story. Special tributes to Bull Moose Jackson, Hurricanes, Roy Brown, Tiny Bradshaw and Lucky Millinder plus more R&B,blues and doo wop from 1947-1956. Sat, 16 Jun 2018 20:06:04 -0000 full Robert Javors The third & final part of King Records story. Special tributes to Bull Moose Jackson, Hurricanes,... The third & final part of King Records story. Special tributes to Bull Moose Jackson, Hurricanes, Roy Brown, Tiny Bradshaw and Lucky Millinder plus more R&B,blues and doo wop from 1947-1956. The third & final part of King Records story. Special tributes to Bull Moose Jackson, Hurricanes, Roy Brown, Tiny Bradshaw and Lucky Millinder plus more R&B,blues and doo wop from 1947-1956.

]]> 20 no Examination of King Records,Part 2 focusing on R&B,blues, gospel & vocal groups. Special focus on Swallows, Ivory Joe Hunter, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, and The Checkers. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:57:39 -0000 full Robert Javors Examination of King Records,Part 2 focusing on R&B,blues, gospel & vocal groups. Special focus on... Examination of King Records,Part 2 focusing on R&B,blues, gospel & vocal groups. Special focus on Swallows, Ivory Joe Hunter, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, and The Checkers. Examination of King Records,Part 2 focusing on R&B,blues, gospel & vocal groups. Special focus on Swallows, Ivory Joe Hunter, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, and The Checkers.

]]> 20 no A look at King Records, Part 1. Blues, R&B, doo wop and gospel from 1945 to 1951. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 19:43:30 -0000 full Robert Javors A look at King Records, Part 1. Blues, R&B, doo wop and gospel from 1945 to 1951. A look at King Records, Part 1. Blues, R&B, doo wop and gospel from 1945 to 1951. A look at King Records, Part 1. Blues, R&B, doo wop and gospel from 1945 to 1951.

]]> 20 no Examination of Oakland's Big Town label featuring R&B, blues, doo wop and gospel from 1944 to 1956. Thu, 31 May 2018 02:30:39 -0000 full Robert Javors Examination of Oakland's Big Town label featuring R&B, blues, doo wop and gospel from 1944 to 1956. Examination of Oakland's Big Town label featuring R&B, blues, doo wop and gospel from 1944 to 1956. Examination of Oakland's Big Town label featuring R&B, blues, doo wop and gospel from 1944 to 1956.

]]> 20 no Examination of the Derby record label from 1949-1954 emphasizing R&B vocals and hot R&B instrumentals plus some vocal group harmony, Fri, 18 May 2018 22:33:02 -0000 full Robert Javors Examination of the Derby record label from 1949-1954 emphasizing R&B vocals and hot R&B instrumen... Examination of the Derby record label from 1949-1954 emphasizing R&B vocals and hot R&B instrumentals plus some vocal group harmony, Examination of the Derby record label from 1949-1954 emphasizing R&B vocals and hot R&B instrumentals plus some vocal group harmony,

]]> 20 no Early Post-World War II Chicago blues 1946-1951 featuring artists like Little Walter, Johnny Shines, Leroy Foster, Eddie Boyd, etc. Tue, 15 May 2018 01:02:00 -0000 full Robert Javors Early Post-World War II Chicago blues 1946-1951 featuring artists like Little Walter, Johnny Shin... Early Post-World War II Chicago blues 1946-1951 featuring artists like Little Walter, Johnny Shines, Leroy Foster, Eddie Boyd, etc. Early Post-World War II Chicago blues 1946-1951 featuring artists like Little Walter, Johnny Shines, Leroy Foster, Eddie Boyd, etc.

]]> 20 no Early post-World War II Chicago blues concentrating on artists like Memphis Minnie, Tampa Red,Roosevelt Sykes,Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Bill Broonzy, Joe Williams, Sunnyland Slim,Muddy Waters, and Little Walter. Mon, 07 May 2018 00:37:51 -0000 full Robert Javors Early post-World War II Chicago blues concentrating on artists like Memphis Minnie, Tampa Red,Roo... Early post-World War II Chicago blues concentrating on artists like Memphis Minnie, Tampa Red,Roosevelt Sykes,Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Bill Broonzy, Joe Williams, Sunnyland Slim,Muddy Waters, and Little Walter. Early post-World War II Chicago blues concentrating on artists like Memphis Minnie, Tampa Red,Roosevelt Sykes,Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Bill Broonzy, Joe Williams, Sunnyland Slim,Muddy Waters, and Little Walter.

]]> 20 no Exploration of Chicago's Aristocrat label (the predecessor of Chess records) from 1947-1950. Includes blues, R&B, gospel & doo wop. Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:52:31 -0000 full Robert Javors Exploration of Chicago's Aristocrat label (the predecessor of Chess records) from 1947-1950. Incl... Exploration of Chicago's Aristocrat label (the predecessor of Chess records) from 1947-1950. Includes blues, R&B, gospel & doo wop. Exploration of Chicago's Aristocrat label (the predecessor of Chess records) from 1947-1950. Includes blues, R&B, gospel & doo wop.

]]> 20 no Further exploration of the Atlantic record label from the 40s thru the 60s emphasizing its stars Ruth Brown, LaVern Baker, Ray Charles & Wilson Pickett. Fri, 20 Apr 2018 21:32:58 -0000 full Robert Javors Further exploration of the Atlantic record label from the 40s thru the 60s emphasizing its stars ... Further exploration of the Atlantic record label from the 40s thru the 60s emphasizing its stars Ruth Brown, LaVern Baker, Ray Charles & Wilson Pickett. Further exploration of the Atlantic record label from the 40s thru the 60s emphasizing its stars Ruth Brown, LaVern Baker, Ray Charles & Wilson Pickett.

]]> 20 no Early history of the Atlantic record label incl. blues, R&B, doo wop & gospel from the late 1940s thru the early 1950s. Mon, 16 Apr 2018 22:51:46 -0000 full Robert Javors Early history of the Atlantic record label incl. blues, R&B, doo wop & gospel from the late 1940s... Early history of the Atlantic record label incl. blues, R&B, doo wop & gospel from the late 1940s thru the early 1950s. Early history of the Atlantic record label incl. blues, R&B, doo wop & gospel from the late 1940s thru the early 1950s.

]]> 20 no Downhome blues from the Modern label recorded in Mississippi, Arkansas & Tennessee from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:58:54 -0000 full Robert Javors Downhome blues from the Modern label recorded in Mississippi, Arkansas & Tennessee from the late ... Downhome blues from the Modern label recorded in Mississippi, Arkansas & Tennessee from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. Downhome blues from the Modern label recorded in Mississippi, Arkansas & Tennessee from the late 1940s to the early 1950s.

]]> 20 no Blues and R&B sax-led instrumentals from the 1940s & 1950s. Mon, 02 Apr 2018 03:53:35 -0000 full Robert Javors Blues and R&B sax-led instrumentals from the 1940s & 1950s. Blues and R&B sax-led instrumentals from the 1940s & 1950s. Blues and R&B sax-led instrumentals from the 1940s & 1950s.

]]> 20 no Top 25 doo wop ballads plus uptempo doo wops from the late 1940s through the 1950s. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 01:07:19 -0000 full Robert Javors Top 25 doo wop ballads plus uptempo doo wops from the late 1940s through the 1950s. Top 25 doo wop ballads plus uptempo doo wops from the late 1940s through the 1950s. Top 25 doo wop ballads plus uptempo doo wops from the late 1940s through the 1950s.

]]> 20 no 1940s and 1950s Blues, R&B and gospel from the Peacock label of Houston, TX. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:34:05 -0000 full Robert Javors 1940s and 1950s Blues, R&B and gospel from the Peacock label of Houston, TX. 1940s and 1950s Blues, R&B and gospel from the Peacock label of Houston, TX. 1940s and 1950s Blues, R&B and gospel from the Peacock label of Houston, TX.

]]> 20 no West coast jump blues from the 1940s & 1950s, mostly from Los Angeles. Wed, 28 Mar 2018 22:15:48 -0000 full Robert Javors West coast jump blues from the 1940s & 1950s, mostly from Los Angeles. West coast jump blues from the 1940s & 1950s, mostly from Los Angeles. West coast jump blues from the 1940s & 1950s, mostly from Los Angeles.

]]> 20 no Highlights R&B, blues and doo wop from the Deluxe record label from the late 1940s through the late 1950s. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:58:32 -0000 full Robert Javors Highlights R&B, blues and doo wop from the Deluxe record label from the late 1940s through the la... Highlights R&B, blues and doo wop from the Deluxe record label from the late 1940s through the late 1950s. Highlights R&B, blues and doo wop from the Deluxe record label from the late 1940s through the late 1950s.

]]> 20 no Blues Shouters from the 1940s & 1950s. Emphasis on singers like Wynonie Harris, Bullmoose Jackson & Roy Brown. Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:44:32 -0000 full Robert Javors Blues Shouters from the 1940s & 1950s. Emphasis on singers like Wynonie Harris, Bullmoose Jackson... Blues Shouters from the 1940s & 1950s. Emphasis on singers like Wynonie Harris, Bullmoose Jackson & Roy Brown. Blues Shouters from the 1940s & 1950s. Emphasis on singers like Wynonie Harris, Bullmoose Jackson & Roy Brown.

]]> 20 no Obscure women in blues and R&B from 1950-1962. Fri, 02 Mar 2018 01:48:52 -0000 full Robert Javors Obscure women in blues and R&B from 1950-1962. Obscure women in blues and R&B from 1950-1962. Obscure women in blues and R&B from 1950-1962.

]]> 20 no Part 2 of history of RCA Victor blues and R&B from the 1920s through the 1950s. Wed, 14 Feb 2018 21:06:28 -0000 full Robert Javors Part 2 of history of RCA Victor blues and R&B from the 1920s through the 1950s. Part 2 of history of RCA Victor blues and R&B from the 1920s through the 1950s. Part 2 of history of RCA Victor blues and R&B from the 1920s through the 1950s.

]]> 20 no Blues recorded by RCA Victor during the 1920s and 1930s. Sat, 10 Feb 2018 19:58:58 -0000 full Robert Javors Blues recorded by RCA Victor during the 1920s and 1930s. Blues recorded by RCA Victor during the 1920s and 1930s. Blues recorded by RCA Victor during the 1920s and 1930s.

]]> 20 no Southern Soul music from the 1960s and 1970s. Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:11:54 -0000 full Robert Javors Southern Soul music from the 1960s and 1970s. Southern Soul music from the 1960s and 1970s. Southern Soul music from the 1960s and 1970s.

]]> 20 no Detroit blues from the 1940s and 1950s with emphasis on harmonica. Mon, 29 Jan 2018 23:32:27 -0000 full Robert Javors Detroit blues from the 1940s and 1950s with emphasis on harmonica. Detroit blues from the 1940s and 1950s with emphasis on harmonica. Detroit blues from the 1940s and 1950s with emphasis on harmonica.

]]> 20 no R&B bands, gospel & harmonica from Detroit during the 1940s & 1950s. Sat, 20 Jan 2018 21:26:16 -0000 full Robert Javors R&B bands, gospel & harmonica from Detroit during the 1940s & 1950s. R&B bands, gospel & harmonica from Detroit during the 1940s & 1950s. R&B bands, gospel & harmonica from Detroit during the 1940s & 1950s.

]]> 20 no #s 26-50 of the best doo wop ballads plus assorted uptempo doo wop songs. Thu, 11 Jan 2018 22:47:17 -0000 full Robert Javors #s 26-50 of the best doo wop ballads plus assorted uptempo doo wop songs. #s 26-50 of the best doo wop ballads plus assorted uptempo doo wop songs. #s 26-50 of the best doo wop ballads plus assorted uptempo doo wop songs.

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]]> 20 no Christmas and New Year's music featuring blues, R&B, gospel and doo wop from the 1940s-1950s. Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:16:57 -0000 full Robert Javors Christmas and New Year's music featuring blues, R&B, gospel and doo wop from the 1940s-1950s. Christmas and New Year's music featuring blues, R&B, gospel and doo wop from the 1940s-1950s. Christmas and New Year's music featuring blues, R&B, gospel and doo wop from the 1940s-1950s.

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]]> 20 no Early history of blues on the Sun record label including original versions of many of Elvis Presley's Sun recordings Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:06:18 -0000 full Robert Javors Early history of blues on the Sun record label including original versions of many of Elvis Presl... Early history of blues on the Sun record label including original versions of many of Elvis Presley's Sun recordings Early history of blues on the Sun record label including original versions of many of Elvis Presley's Sun recordings

]]> 20 no African American music from the 1930s through the 1950s featuring blues, R&B and doo-wop. This episode highlights risqué songs. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:51:53 -0000 full Robert Javors African American music from the 1930s through the 1950s featuring blues, R&B and doo-wop. This ep... African American music from the 1930s through the 1950s featuring blues, R&B and doo-wop. This episode highlights risqué songs. African American music from the 1930s through the 1950s featuring blues, R&B and doo-wop. This episode highlights risqué songs.

]]> 20 no African-American music from the 1940s and 1950s with an automobile theme including blues, R&B, doo wop. Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:54:09 -0000 full Robert Javors African-American music from the 1940s and 1950s with an automobile theme including blues, R&B, do... African-American music from the 1940s and 1950s with an automobile theme including blues, R&B, doo wop. African-American music from the 1940s and 1950s with an automobile theme including blues, R&B, doo wop.

]]> 20 no African-American music about alcohol from the 1940s and 1950s featuring blues, R&B and doo wop. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:12:19 -0000 full Robert Javors African-American music about alcohol from the 1940s and 1950s featuring blues, R&B and doo wop. African-American music about alcohol from the 1940s and 1950s featuring blues, R&B and doo wop. African-American music about alcohol from the 1940s and 1950s featuring blues, R&B and doo wop.

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