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Song of the Day: Lightnin’ Hopkins “Mojo Hand”

Alex Deley  10:00 am on March 25, 2020March 31, 2020

One of Lightnin’ Hopkins‘ signature songs, “Mojo Hand” is a slinky and slightly occult blending of musical worlds.

Categories: Blog, blues, music, Song of the Day Tags: blues, country blues, delta blues, lightnin hopkins, music, song of the day

Song of the Day: Ali Farka TourĂ© “Heygana”

Alex Deley  10:00 am on February 10, 2020January 31, 2020

“Heygana” is a mesmerizing, snaking desert blues number from the great Malian Sahel musician, Ali Farka TourĂ©.

Categories: afrobeat, afropop, blues, music, Song of the Day Tags: afro blues, afro pop, ali farka toure, blues, desert blues, Mali, music, Rory Mcleod, song of the day

Song of the Day: Snooks Eaglin “When They Ring Them Golden Bells”

Alex Deley  10:00 am on November 29, 2019November 29, 2019

Snooks Eaglin‘s read on the gospel tune, “When They Ring Them Golden Bells”, is a transcendent acoustic blues experience from the NoLa great.

Categories: Blog, blues, music, R&B, Song of the Day Tags: blues, Harry Oster, music, R&B, Snooks Eaglin, song of the day

Song of the Day: Freddie King “Sen-Sa-Shun”

DJ Ty Hussell  10:00 am on September 12, 2019August 27, 2019

“Texas Cannonball”, Freddie King cuts loose with “Sen-Sa-Shun”, a biting instrumental that showcase his formidable 6-string talents.

Categories: Blog, blues, music, R&B, Song of the Day Tags: blues, Freddie King, music, song of the day, texas blues

Song of the Day: Bo Diddley “Spanish Guitar”

DJ Ty Hussell  10:00 am on July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

“Spanish Guitar” is a slinky and grooving instrumental cut by the immortal rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, Bo Diddley.

Categories: Blog, music, R&B, Song of the Day Tags: blues, Bo Diddley, music, R&B, rock and roll, song of the day

Song of the Day: Skip James “Hard Times On The Killing Floor Blues”

Alex Deley  10:00 am on April 30, 2019April 26, 2019

Skip James‘ 1931 delta blues masterpiece, “Hard Times On The Killing Floor Blues” is a song that can haunt your subconscious.

Categories: Blog, blues, music, Song of the Day Tags: blues, delta blues, music, Skip James, song of the day

Song of the Day: Fleetwood Mac “Albatross”

DJ Stereo Faith  10:00 am on April 4, 2019March 25, 2019

The initial blues-based line-up of Fleetwood Mac hit paydirt with their dreamy instrumental number, “Albatross”.

Categories: Blog, blues, music, Song of the Day Tags: blues, Fleetwood Mac, music, Peter Green, rock, song of the day

Song of the Day: Aquarium Rescue Unit “Yield Not to Temptation”

Neville C.  10:00 am on January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Atlanta music scene legend Col. Bruce Hampton and his Aquarium Rescue Unit deliver a stirring take on a Bobby Bland classic.

Categories: Blog, blues, blues, jazz, jazz-funk, music, R&B, Song of the Day Tags: blues, Bobby Bland, bruce hampton, grateful dead, music, rock, song of the day, widespread panic

Song of the Day: Gary U.S. Bonds “I Wanna Holler”

DJ KC  10:00 am on December 26, 2018December 14, 2018

“I Wanna Holler” is a long-unreleased swampy Gary U.S. Bonds rarity that ranks among the great Southern Soul tracks.

Categories: Blog, blues, music, R&B, Song of the Day Tags: blues, Gary U.S. Bonds, R&B, song of the day, soul

Song of the Day: Paul Pena “Jet Airliner”

Neville C.  10:00 am on November 30, 2018November 30, 2018

Paul Pena‘s song, “Jet Airliner” became a hit for Steve Miller as a happy accident after a dispute almost ended Pena’s career.

Categories: Blog, blues, music, R&B, rock, Song of the Day, soul Tags: blues, Cape Verde, music, Paul Pena, R&B, rock, song of the day, soul, Steve Miller

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